# GettingOut vs GettingOut Visits

The clearest difference is ads: GettingOut Visits at none against GettingOut's shown. GettingOut Visits also leads on rating (2.2 vs 1.9). GettingOut's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 13). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GettingOut Visits holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GettingOut has 2.1K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of GettingOut's written reviews are positive against 3% of GettingOut Visits's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GettingOut ships an update every 2 months, GettingOut Visits every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GettingOut | GettingOut Visits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettingout/id907226423/reviews) | **[2.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettingout-visits/id1342522622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **5.1% of reviews** | 3.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | #47 |
| Size | 33 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Telmate, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/907226426) | [Telmate, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/907226426) |

## What reviewers say

### GettingOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettingout/id907226423)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Stay connected with incarcerated loved ones through easy communication. Send messages, photos, and videos, and manage contacts directly from your mobile device. This app facilitates reliable connections, helping to maintain relationships.

**Highlights:** Send and receive messages, Send photos and videos, Make deposits, Manage contacts, Stay connected on the go

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Ability to communicate with loved ones
- 🙂 Convenient messaging feature
- 👀 Video call option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive messaging and call costs
- 🤯 Unreliable and inconsistent performance
- 🔍 Difficulty depositing funds and managing accounts
- 🤖 Poor customer service and lack of support

**Reported bugs**

- Messages disappearing or not sending properly
- Inability to log in or access accounts
- Incorrect time stamps and sync issues
- Repeated prompts for app updates

**Requested features**

- Notification system for new messages
- Ability to save message drafts
- Improved photo and video sharing capabilities
- Easier account management and fund transfers


### GettingOut Visits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettingout-visits/id1342522622)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with incarcerated loved ones through video calls from your mobile device. Enjoy flexible, on-demand visits without scheduling, and only pay for the time you use. Keep in touch easily and conveniently, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote video calls, On-demand visits (Visit Now), Pay per minute, No scheduling required, Flexible visitation times, No upfront costs

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient to talk to loved ones
- 🚀 Better connection and quality on app vs. website

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and freezing during calls
- 🔇 No sound notifications for incoming calls
- 💰 Expensive and charges for every little thing
- 🤖 Poor customer service and lack of support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and logs users out frequently
- Issues with depositing money and accessing accounts
- Compatibility problems with certain devices and browsers
- Scheduled visits not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add sound notifications for incoming calls
- Improve video/audio quality and reliability
- Allow scheduling of video visits directly in the app
- Combine messaging, video, and deposit features into one app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GettingOut free?

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

### Is GettingOut Visits free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GettingOut or GettingOut Visits?

GettingOut Visits is rated higher. GettingOut averages 1.9 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while GettingOut Visits averages 2.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do GettingOut or GettingOut Visits have ads?

GettingOut shows ads; GettingOut Visits does not.

### Which is updated more often, GettingOut or GettingOut Visits?

GettingOut ships an update every 2 months, and GettingOut Visits every 4 months. Most recently, GettingOut was updated on September 25, 2026 and GettingOut Visits on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GettingOut or GettingOut Visits?

GettingOut currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and GettingOut Visits at #47. 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.*