# After Incarceration vs Getting out Messaging

The clearest difference is rating: After Incarceration at 5.0 against Getting out Messaging's 4.3. After Incarceration also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Getting out Messaging's advantage is ratings volume (409 vs 3) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. After Incarceration sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Getting out Messaging sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

After Incarceration holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Getting out Messaging has 409 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

After Incarceration ships an update every 2 weeks, Getting out Messaging monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | After Incarceration | Getting out Messaging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-incarceration/id6769445937/reviews)** | [4.3 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getting-out-messaging/id6782858625/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **409** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#92** |
| Size | 91 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Movement Strategy Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896658918) | [JTCounty OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782858627) |

## What reviewers say

### After Incarceration

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-incarceration/id6769445937)

This app provides a supportive community for individuals impacted by the criminal legal system. It offers peer support, a resource library, and affinity groups to help users navigate transitions and connect with others who have similar experiences.

**Highlights:** Peer support guide, Resource library, Affinity groups, Community connection, Legal rights information, Employment resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Kitty | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| The Kitty — Annual | $11.99 | per year |


### Getting out Messaging

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

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Free · 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 After Incarceration free?

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

### Is Getting out Messaging free?

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

### Which has better reviews, After Incarceration or Getting out Messaging?

After Incarceration is rated higher. After Incarceration averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Getting out Messaging averages 4.3 from 409 ratings.

### Do After Incarceration or Getting out Messaging have ads?

Neither After Incarceration nor Getting out Messaging shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, After Incarceration or Getting out Messaging?

After Incarceration ships an update every 2 weeks, and Getting out Messaging monthly. Most recently, After Incarceration was updated on October 31, 2026 and Getting out Messaging on October 31, 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.*