BetweenUs vs Banter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BetweenUs
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BetweenUs is a calm, AI-assisted space for two people to work through a hard conversation โ at your own pace, without anyone shouting. Pick a topic. Each of you privately writes what happened, how you feel, and what you want. BetweenUs's AI then turns those two perspectives into one neutral summary, finds where you actually agree, suggests fair next steps, and helps you draft a written agreement you can both sign. Built for couples, co-parents, roommates, family members, and anyone who has ever said "we need to talk about this, but every time we try, it goes sideways." WHAT YOU GET โข Async, private threads โ write your side when you're calm โข AI summaries that turn long, emotional text into something the other person can actually hear โข A neutral "issue map" showing where you agree, where you differ, and where the friction is โข AI-suggested solutions with trade-offs, so you both pick the next step โข A written agreement you can save, share, or export โข Voice notes (auto-transcribed for Plus members) โข Document and photo attachments โ leases, custody orders, letters, screenshots โ that the AI can read in context โข Built-in crisis check: if anything you write suggests danger or harm, we surface trusted resources right inside the thread โข Light + dark mode, end-to-end private โ only you and your invited partner can read your thread โข Free tier with 1 active thread, 2 attachments, and the full AI flow FREE โ INCLUDED FOR EVERYONE โข 1 active thread at a time โข Text entries (no voice transcription) โข Up to 2 attachments per thread โข AI summaries, issue map, suggested solutions, draft agreement โข Crisis support resources You can use BetweenUs forever on the free tier โ there is no time-limited trial. Plus is only required for the upgrades listed below. PAID FEATURES โ BetweenUs Plus Plus removes free-tier limits and unlocks the heavier AI features: โข Unlimited active threads (run a money thread and a custody thread in parallel) โข Voice-note auto-transcription, so you can speak instead of type โข Unlimited document and photo attachments per thread โข AI reading of custody orders, leases, letters, and screenshots โ the AI uses them as context for the summary, issue map, and solutions โข Export your agreement as a branded PDF you can email or sign โข Priority AI responses (faster turnaround on summaries and solutions) SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS โข Plus Monthly โ US $4.99 per month, auto-renewing โข Plus Yearly โ US $39.99 per year, auto-renewing (save 33%) โข Plus Lifetime โ US $199.00, one-time purchase, no renewal Or, instead of a subscription: โข Unlock This Thread โ US $1.99, one-time. Unlocks all Plus features for one specific thread only. Buy as many as you need for different conversations. (This is a consumable in-app purchase โ buy it once per thread.) HOW APPLE BILLING WORKS Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. For Monthly and Yearly: your subscription auto-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 of the end of the current period at the same price you signed up at. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings (Settings โ your name โ Subscriptions). Cancellation of the current active period is not available โ you keep Plus until the period ends. Plus Lifetime and per-thread unlocks are one-time purchases. They do not auto-renew. PRIVACY, TERMS, EULA โข Privacy Policy: https://getbetween.us/legal/privacy โข Terms of Use (EULA): https://getbetween.us/legal/terms โข Standard Apple EULA also applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SAFETY NOTE BetweenUs is a communication tool, not a substitute for professional mediation, couples therapy, or emergency help. If you're in danger or in crisis, please contact local emergency services or the resources listed in-app.
Banter
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Run out of things to talk about? Banter instantly serves the perfect conversation starter for any moment. First date, lifelong friends, or family dinner โ one swipe and the conversation comes alive. โข 600+ carefully crafted topics โข 6 categories: Deep, Fun, Relationships, Memories, Icebreakers, This or That โข Save your favorites โข Create your own topics โข Works fully offline โ no account, no ads โข Available in 6 languages Put the phone down and get back to real conversations. Banter is always by your side.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Banter at none against BetweenUs's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BetweenUs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Banter asks for nothing beyond the download.
BetweenUs ships an update every 2 months, Banter every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | BetweenUs | Banter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TOMMY LEE GREEN | Sedat Demir |
In-app purchases
BetweenUs
- BetweenUs Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- BetweenUs Plus Yearly$39.991 Year
- Thread Unlock$1.99
- BetweenUs Plus Lifetime$199.99
Banter
No in-app purchases









