Comparison

Just Between Us vs Jagi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Just Between Us

This secure messaging app allows couples to share private texts, photos, and videos. It offers features like romantic invites and conversation prompts to foster connection, with end-to-end encryption and password protection for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Encrypted messaging
  • Photo and video sharing
  • Romantic invites
  • Conversation prompts
  • Password protection
  • Thumb kisses
  • Dedicated couples channel
Features
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Just Between Us is a fun chat app for couples that want to keep the spark alive through a fun and interactive messaging system. Couples using Just Between Us can send photos, videos, texts, romantic invites and conversation prompts. Long distance couples can send each other a thumb kiss as well. The app is password protected so you can feel confident knowing that no one else will accidentally stumble across your conversations. Communicating with your spouse with Just Between Us is encrypted to protect private communication. The app works only with one other person that you synced with, giving couples a dedicated channel for private communication. Just Between Us has undergone an audit by a private third-party security company to independently review its security implementation. It truly is a safe and secure way to connect remotely with your partner! How It Works: 1. Download the app and set up your free account. 2. Invite your sweetheart to do the same. 3. Share your unique sync code with him or her. 4. Instantly send messages, photos, or videos to each other. With Just Between Us, you’ll enjoy more flirting, more fun, and a deeper connection with your sweetheart, with the peace of mind that your communication is just between the two of you. About In-app Purchases This app is free to download and use right away. You can upgrade to unlock its premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You can go to your Apple Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Visit https://getyourmarriageon.com/terms-of-use/ to read our full Terms Of Service and https://getyourmarriageon.com/privacy-policy/ to learn about our Privacy Policy. Frequently Asked Questions: Q. Who is this app for? A. it's designed for couples in committed relationships (e.g. married couples). Q. What do people use this app for? A. Sending messages - including photos and videos - to just one other person, not a group or multiple individuals. Q. Can I chat with multiple people or groups with this messaging app? A. No. You can message only the one person you're synced with. Q. Are our messages truly private and encrypted? A. Yes. This app uses RSA and AES encryption to help protect your private communication. Q. Besides sending messages and photos, what else makes this app unique? A. You can send each other "thumb kisses", create photo galleries of your favorite photos, stage photos and videos to send for later, answer inspiring questions to spark conversation, and send invitations to each other.

About

Jagi

This app provides a private digital space for couples to cherish their shared moments, track important dates, and strengthen their bond. It offers interactive features like daily questions, games, and a virtual companion that grows with your relationship.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets for shared moments
  • Virtual companion that grows with your bond
  • Daily questions and custom touch actions
  • Distance tracking and reunion countdowns
  • Couple games and quizzes
  • Shared photo and voice note timeline
  • Monthly relationship recap
Features
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Jagi (자기) is Korean for "darling". It is what you call the person who is yours. Jagi is a home for the two of you. One little app where your days together, your inside jokes, your photos and your rituals live, right on your home screens. WIDGETS FOR YOUR HOME SCREEN See your days together, the distance between you, their mood and your next countdown at a glance. Set them up once, feel closer every time you unlock your phone. A COMPANION YOU RAISE TOGETHER Hatch a tiny companion and watch it grow as your bond does. Every question you answer and every game you play feeds it. It even wears your couple colors. LITTLE RITUALS, EVERY DAY One daily question to answer for each other. Touches and custom actions to send a hug, a kiss or a "miss you" in one tap. Small things, every day, that add up. MADE FOR DISTANCE TOO Live apart? Jagi shows the distance between you, both your local times, and the countdown to your next reunion. PLAY TOGETHER Couple games and quizzes to learn things about each other you thought you already knew. KEEP WHAT MATTERS Share photos and voice notes, plan dates, build lists together, and relive it all in a timeline for two. YOUR MONTHLY WRAPPED Every month, Jagi turns your little moments into a beautiful story you can keep and share. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Jagi is for exactly two people: you and yours. No feed, no strangers, no likes. Some features are part of Jagi Forever, our premium upgrade. Questions or ideas? Tell us right from the app, one person reads every message. Your days together deserve a home. Give them Jagi. Terms of Use: https://heyjagi.love/terms

Screenshots

Just Between Us4 screens
Jagi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Just Between Us at 4.8 against Jagi's 4.0. Just Between Us also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 2). Jagi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Just Between Us sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Jagi sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Just Between Us holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Between Us has 2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Just Between Us's written reviews are positive against 67% of Jagi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Between Us ships an update every 3 weeks, Jagi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Just Between Us versus Jagi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust Between UsJagi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB54 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperGet Your Marriage On!Erwan ROMBO

Customer experience

Just Between Us

All ratings1,967 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral9.9%
Negative21.1%

Jagi

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Just Between Us

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Decryption/encryption errors
  • Messages and photos not syncing or disappearing
  • App crashes when trying to access chat or gallery
  • Notifications not working consistently

Requested features

5 requests
  • 📽️ Ability to send longer videos
  • 🎨 More customization options (e.g., font size, filters)
  • ⏱️ Adjustable message/photo expiration timers
  • 🔗 Integration with other apps (e.g., Intimately Us)
  • 👥 Ability to connect with multiple partners

Jagi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Just Between Us

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock All - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Unlock All - Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock All - One Time Fee$49.99
13 purchases

Jagi

Subscriptions8
  • Joy Love Plus$7.991 Month
  • Jagi Forever$9.991 Month
  • Jagi Forever$19.991 Year
Show 5 more
  • Joy Love Plus$19.991 Year
  • Jagi Forever$24.991 Year
  • Jagi Forever$29.991 Year
  • Jagi Forever$39.991 Year
  • Joy Love Plus$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • Streak repair$0.99
  • Night pass$1.99
  • 5 night passes$6.99
Show 2 more
  • Jagi Forever$79.99
  • Joy Love Plus$99.99

Questions

Is Just Between Us free?
Just Between Us is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jagi free?
Jagi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just Between Us or Jagi?
Just Between Us is rated higher. Just Between Us averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Jagi averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Just Between Us or Jagi have ads?
Neither Just Between Us nor Jagi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just Between Us or Jagi?
Just Between Us ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jagi every 2 days. Most recently, Just Between Us was updated on October 30, 2026 and Jagi on October 24, 2026.

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