# Just Between Us vs Sleeps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sleeps at none against Just Between Us's 3. Sleeps 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 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Between Us sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sleeps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sleeps 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 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 Sleeps's.

Just Between Us ships an update every 3 weeks, Sleeps monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Between Us | Sleeps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-between-us-couples-chat/id1498275568/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleeps-how-many/id6792544030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Get Your Marriage On!](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465288805) | [Ilias Rafailidis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874647979) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Between Us

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

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:** 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


### Sleeps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleeps-how-many/id6792544030)

This app helps children visualize the time until special events by counting down the number of sleeps remaining. Users can create personalized countdowns with titles, dates, pictures, and colors, and view the remaining sleeps on their home screen via widgets. It also offers optional reminders and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Sleeps countdowns, Customizable events, Home screen widgets, Siri integration, Optional reminders, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Between Us free?

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

### Is Sleeps free?

Sleeps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Just Between Us or Sleeps?

Sleeps is rated higher. Just Between Us averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Sleeps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Just Between Us or Sleeps have ads?

Neither Just Between Us nor Sleeps shows ads.

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

Just Between Us ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sleeps monthly. Most recently, Just Between Us was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sleeps on October 7, 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.*