# Inmate Canteen vs Getting out Messaging

The clearest difference is rating: Getting out Messaging at 4.3 against Inmate Canteen's 1.2. Getting out Messaging also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (623 vs 86). Inmate Canteen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Getting out Messaging sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Inmate Canteen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Getting out Messaging holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Getting out Messaging has 623 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Inmate Canteen's written reviews are positive against 7% of Getting out Messaging's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inmate Canteen | Getting out Messaging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inmate-canteen/id6737781368/reviews) | **[4.3 (623 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getting-out-messaging/id6782858625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **623** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **6.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #195 | **#68** |
| Size | 95 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TWVending Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/624033121) | [JTCounty OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782858627) |

## What reviewers say

### Inmate Canteen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inmate-canteen/id6737781368)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with incarcerated individuals through a dedicated communication platform. Send messages, make video calls, and conduct voice calls to stay in touch with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Message inmates, Video calls, Voice calls, Inmate communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Getting out Messaging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getting-out-messaging/id6782858625)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Social Networking, #170 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect securely with loved ones through a user-friendly messaging platform. Features include inmate search, an AI writing assistant for message composition, and robust privacy controls. Offers both free and premium subscription options for enhanced communication.

**Highlights:** Secure messaging, Inmate search, AI writing assistant, Message status updates, Passcode and biometric authentication, Contact management

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly-Tria | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inmate Canteen free?

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

### Is Getting out Messaging free?

Getting out Messaging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Inmate Canteen or Getting out Messaging?

Getting out Messaging is rated higher. Inmate Canteen averages 1.2 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Getting out Messaging averages 4.3 from 623 ratings.

### Do Inmate Canteen or Getting out Messaging have ads?

Inmate Canteen shows ads; Getting out Messaging does not.

### Which is updated more often, Inmate Canteen or Getting out Messaging?

Inmate Canteen ships an update monthly, and Getting out Messaging monthly. Most recently, Inmate Canteen was updated on November 8, 2026 and Getting out Messaging on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Inmate Canteen or Getting out Messaging?

Inmate Canteen currently peaks at #195 in the App Store charts, and Getting out Messaging at #68. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*