Comparison

Just Between Us vs OneOhOne

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

OneOhOne

This app offers a simple, daily way to stay connected with a loved one without the pressure of messaging or calls. A single tap lets someone know you're okay, and you can see their status in real-time. It's designed for those who want a low-pressure connection.

Highlights
  • One-tap daily check-in
  • Real-time partner status
  • Customizable reminder settings
  • Push and email notifications
  • Minimalist design
  • Cross-timezone support
Features
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OneOhOne is the simplest way to stay connected with someone you love. No messages to compose. No calls to schedule. Just one tap, once a day, to let someone know you're okay. HOW IT WORKS • Invite your partner, parent, or friend with a simple code • Check in daily with a single tap • See when your partner checks in • Get gentle reminders if someone hasn't checked in PERFECT FOR • Long-distance relationships • Checking on elderly parents • Staying connected with a best friend far away • Anyone who wants a simple, pressure-free way to say "I'm here" WHY ONEOHONE? Sometimes you don't need to say much. A simple check-in can mean everything. OneOhOne removes the pressure of constant messaging while keeping you connected to the people who matter most. FEATURES • One-tap daily check-in • Real-time partner status • Customizable reminder settings • Push notifications when your partner checks in • Email notifications if check-ins are missed • Beautiful, minimal design • Works across any timezone PRIVACY FIRST Your connection is private. We don't track your location, read your messages, or sell your data. OneOhOne simply helps two people stay connected. Download OneOhOne and start your daily ritual of connection.

Screenshots

Just Between Us4 screens
OneOhOne3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OneOhOne at none against Just Between Us's 3. OneOhOne also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Just Between Us's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. OneOhOne asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OneOhOne 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 2K ratings behind it against 3, 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 OneOhOne's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Just Between Us versus OneOhOne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust Between UsOneOhOne
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGet Your Marriage On!ZIYU XIANG

Customer experience

Just Between Us

All ratings1,974 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral9.9%
Negative21.1%

OneOhOne

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

OneOhOne

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
None

OneOhOne

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Between Us free?
Just Between Us is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneOhOne free?
OneOhOne is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Just Between Us or OneOhOne?
OneOhOne is rated higher. Just Between Us averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while OneOhOne averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Just Between Us or OneOhOne have ads?
Neither Just Between Us nor OneOhOne shows ads.

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