# Just Between Us vs Routine 24

The clearest difference is ads: Just Between Us at none against Routine 24's shown. Just Between Us also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). Routine 24's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Between Us sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Routine 24 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Routine 24 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Between Us has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Routine 24's.

Just Between Us ships an update every 3 weeks, Routine 24 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Between Us | Routine 24 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-between-us-couples-chat/id1498275568/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-24/id6752961476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Get Your Marriage On!](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465288805) | [Kwanhoon Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841961373) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Between Us

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-between-us-couples-chat/id1498275568)

This app provides a secure and private messaging platform for couples to share intimate messages, photos, and romantic invites. It features password protection and double encryption to ensure conversations remain confidential between partners.

**Highlights:** Private messaging for couples, Secure photo sharing, Password protection, Double encryption, Conversation starters, Romantic invites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock All - Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock All - One Time Fee | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure and private communication
- 🔐 Encrypted messages and photos
- 🔒 Password protection and lock features
- 💕 Helps maintain intimacy in relationships
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Issues with sending/receiving messages and media
- ⚠️ Unreliable notification system
- 🕰️ Slow performance and loading times
- 💰 Concerns about hidden upgrade costs

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 📽️ 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


### Routine 24

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-24/id6752961476)

This app offers a unique 24-hour circular interface for visual time management. It helps users create custom routines, build habits, and see their entire day at a glance. Discover community templates and smart notifications to optimize your schedule.

**Highlights:** 24-hour circular interface, Customizable daily routines, Habit building tools, Community routine templates, Smart notifications, Dark and light themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Member Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Member Yearly | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Between Us free?

Just Between Us is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Routine 24 free?

Routine 24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Just Between Us or Routine 24?

Routine 24 is rated higher. Just Between Us averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Routine 24 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Just Between Us or Routine 24 have ads?

Routine 24 shows ads; Just Between Us does not.

### Which is updated more often, Just Between Us or Routine 24?

Just Between Us ships an update every 3 weeks, and Routine 24 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Just Between Us was updated on October 18, 2026 and Routine 24 on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*