GettingOut vs Cirgou
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GettingOut
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.
- Send and receive messages
- Send photos and videos
- Make deposits
- Manage contacts
- Stay connected on the go
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GTL’s GettingOut mobile app is rooted in the power of relationships. It provides simple and reliable communication between inmates and their family and friends -- allowing them to stay connected, even on the go! With our free mobile app, you can easily make deposits, send and receive messages with our new and improved messaging feature, send photos and videos (select facilities), manage contacts and more. Download the GettingOut app today!
Cirgou
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Cirgou is a way of life, Through us, you can discover and find the delicious food in your life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cirgou at none against GettingOut's shown. Cirgou also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). GettingOut's advantage is chart position (#34 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GettingOut ships an update every 2 months, Cirgou fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GettingOut | Cirgou |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #34 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telmate, LLC | Cirgou inc |
Bugs and requests
GettingOut
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- Notification system for new messages
- Ability to save message drafts
- Improved photo and video sharing capabilities
- Easier account management and fund transfers
Cirgou
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GettingOut
No in-app purchases
Cirgou
No in-app purchases
