Comparison

Just Between Us vs Mappy

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 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
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Just Between Us is a fun & flirty chat app for couples that want to keep the spark alive and ensure their messages (and photos) STAY PRIVATE. We've all been there before: thinking that we were sending our spouse a sexy text only to have our 9 year old reply! Or even worse, sending a flirty personal text to the WRONG person! Just Between Us lets you send Intimate Photos, Flirty Texts, Romantic Invites, Conversation Starters and even Thumb Kisses to your partner without the fear of your kids accidentally finding them first. The app is password protected so you can feel confident knowing that no one else will accidentally stumble across your personal conversations or photos. Communicating with your lover with Just Between Us is double encrypted so that no one else (not even the app programmers) can see or read your messages! It ONLY works with the one person that you're synced with, and you can rest assured that your messages are truly secure. Just Between Us voluntarily had their code audited by a 3rd security company to triple check that it couldn't be hacked. It truly is a safe and secure way to connect remotely with your lover! 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 and photos to each other that no one else will see. With Just Between Us, you’ll enjoy more flirting, more fun, and a deeper intimate connection with your sweetheart, and you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your messages will only be seen by one person... your partner! You’ll avoid the embarrassment of accidentally sending an intimate message to the wrong person, or wondering if someone else is also enjoying your sexy texts. So send that tantalizing text and share that flashy photo ;-) Just Between Us has got you covered! About In-app Purchases This app is free to download and use right away. If you’d like to remove (tasteful, curated) ads, keep the chat history for more than 30 days, and include more fun & flirty graphics into your chat, please consider upgrading to the full version -- it’s reasonably priced and totally worth it! Besides, your purchase helps support & strengthen marriages & relationships everywhere. Payment will be charged to your iTunes 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 iTunes 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 - adults in committed relationships (e.g. married couples). Q. What do people use this app for? A. Sending private, intimate messages - including photos and videos - that are to be ONLY SEEN by the one person you're synced with 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 a combination of RSA and AES encryption to guarantee 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, create disappearing images, answer flirty questions to spark conversation, and send sexy invites to each other.

About

Mappy

Features
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Your best moments deserve better than a camera roll. Most memories disappear under a mountain of screenshots and random photos. Mappy is the shared space where couples keep their story alive. From local coffee dates to international adventures, Mappy turns your experiences into a living timeline of your relationship. -- CAPTURE THE MOMENT -- Log Your Dates The restaurant you tried, the walk you took after, and the moments that made you both laugh. Add photos and jot down what made it special. It lives in your shared timeline forever. Travel Logs Document your trips together. Keep track of the cities you explored, the places you stopped, and the memories you made along the way. -- CONNECT DEEPLY -- Private Letters Sometimes you want to say more than a text allows. Write a private letter to your partner—they’ll get it instantly, and you’ll know the moment they’ve read it. Relationship Stats A quiet reminder of everything you’ve built. See how many memories you’ve made, cities you’ve visited, and the days since your last date. Shareable Cards Turn any memory into a beautiful keepsake. Export your memories as photo strips, polaroids, or letterpress cards to share on social media or iMessage. -- PLAN YOUR FUTURE -- The Wishlist Never ask "what should we do?" again. Save places you want to go and dates you keep meaning to plan. Your wishlist is shared, so you’re always on the same page. -- MAPPY PREMIUM -- Unlock the full experience with unlimited memories, premium themes, letter writing, and more. Start your story today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Just Between Us4 screens
Mappy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Just Between Us at 15.0 against Mappy's 17.6. On price, update cadence, 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 Mappy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Just Between Us versus Mappy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust Between UsMappy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB15 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperGet Your Marriage On!Ruth Lim

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

Mappy

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
2 purchases

Mappy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Mappy Premium$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Just Between Us free?
Just Between Us is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mappy free?
Mappy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Just Between Us or Mappy have ads?
Neither Just Between Us nor Mappy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just Between Us or Mappy?
Just Between Us ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mappy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Just Between Us was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mappy on September 9, 2026.

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