# GettingOut vs Pickd

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pickd at 100% against GettingOut's 5%. Pickd also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9) and ads (none vs shown). GettingOut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 9). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pickd sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. GettingOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pickd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GettingOut has 2.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of GettingOut's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pickd's.

GettingOut ships an update every 2 months, Pickd every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GettingOut | Pickd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettingout/id907226423/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickd-help-me-decide/id6768721844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 5.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Telmate, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/907226426) | [Jaxson Babiuch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896598985) |

## 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


### Pickd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickd-help-me-decide/id6768721844)

This app helps you make better choices by creating interactive decision posts and gathering real-time opinions from friends and the community. Compare options, vote on others' decisions, and discover trending choices to help you decide with confidence.

**Highlights:** Create interactive decision posts, Compare options side-by-side with photos, Vote on user posts, Explore trending community decisions, Share posts with friends, Build profile and audience, Connect social platforms

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pickd Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GettingOut free?

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

### Is Pickd free?

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

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

Pickd is rated higher. GettingOut averages 1.9 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Pickd averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do GettingOut or Pickd have ads?

GettingOut shows ads; Pickd does not.

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

GettingOut ships an update every 2 months, and Pickd every 3 days. Most recently, GettingOut was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pickd on September 10, 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.*