# Just Between Us vs Knewness

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knewness at 100% against Just Between Us's 69%. Knewness also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Just Between Us's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Knewness sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knewness 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 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 100% of Knewness's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Between Us | Knewness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-between-us-couples-chat/id1498275568/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knewness-speak-scripture/id6796331528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Get Your Marriage On!](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465288805) | [QuaSync Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813275451) |

## 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


### Knewness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knewness-speak-scripture/id6796331528)

This app offers a daily Christian devotional experience, transforming scripture into personal affirmations for speaking and prayer. It includes a full Bible with narration, guided readings, and a private journal for spiritual reflection. Crisis resources are always accessible.

**Highlights:** Speak scripture in first person, Guided daily prayers, Full Bible with audio narration, Personalized scripture-based prayer, Encrypted and synced journal, Crisis resource access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knewness Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Knewness Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Between Us free?

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

### Is Knewness free?

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

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

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

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

Neither Just Between Us nor Knewness shows ads.

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

Just Between Us ships an update every 3 weeks, and Knewness every 3 weeks. Most recently, Just Between Us was updated on October 22, 2026 and Knewness on October 15, 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.*