Comparison

GettingOut vs Get Now

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Send and receive messages
  • Send photos and videos
  • Make deposits
  • Manage contacts
  • Stay connected on the go
Features
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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!

About

Get Now

Connect with incarcerated loved ones through a secure and intuitive messaging platform. Easily find facilities and contacts, manage conversations, and receive instant notifications to maintain meaningful relationships.

Highlights
  • Secure messaging technology
  • Search correctional facilities
  • Locate and manage contacts
  • Intuitive chat interface
  • Instant message notifications
  • Light and dark mode support
Read full description

This application is a secure and easy-to-use messaging platform designed to help people stay connected with incarcerated family members and friends. It offers a simple and reliable way to communicate, making it easier to maintain meaningful relationships regardless of distance. Users can quickly search for correctional facilities, locate contacts, and begin conversations through an intuitive chat interface created for convenience and accessibility. The app uses secure messaging technology to help keep conversations private and reliable. Easily manage contacts, organize chats, and browse your complete message history with a built-in search feature that helps you quickly find important conversations. Instant notifications ensure you never miss a new message, allowing you to stay connected in real time. Designed with a clean and straightforward interface, the app makes communication simple and accessible without unnecessary complexity. It also supports both light and dark mode, providing a comfortable experience in any lighting conditions. Free users have access to the essential messaging features and core communication tools. Premium subscribers receive unlimited conversations and unlimited contacts, making it even easier to stay connected with everyone who matters most. Whether you're maintaining family relationships, offering support to loved ones, or simply keeping in touch, this app provides a secure, dependable, and user-friendly messaging experience. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App: Purchases: Weekly - $4.99, Monthly - $12.99, Yearly - $39.99, One‑Time Purchase-$59.99 Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16SXh_ps3vi6cbqwrHBHx3nYZeJ0dH0OiplcrZA_Qojg/edit

Screenshots

GettingOut4 screens
Get Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Get Now at 4.2 against GettingOut's 1.9. Get Now also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). GettingOut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 196). On price, review sentiment, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Get Now sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. GettingOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Get Now holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GettingOut has 2.2K ratings behind it against 196, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of GettingOut's written reviews are positive against 0% of Get Now's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GettingOut ships an update every 2 months, Get Now every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
GettingOut versus Get Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGettingOutGet Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (2.2K ratings)4.2 (196 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better196
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#34 — better#210
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB72 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTelmate, LLCLOTOS BALTICA SOLUTION, UAB

Customer experience

GettingOut

All ratings2,199 ratings
Positive18.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative76.0%
Written reviews952 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative90.0%

Get Now

All ratings196 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Get Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GettingOut

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Get Now

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is GettingOut free?
GettingOut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Get Now free?
Get Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GettingOut or Get Now?
Get Now is rated higher. GettingOut averages 1.9 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Get Now averages 4.2 from 196 ratings.
Do GettingOut or Get Now have ads?
GettingOut shows ads; Get Now does not.
Which is updated more often, GettingOut or Get Now?
GettingOut ships an update every 2 months, and Get Now every 3 weeks. Most recently, GettingOut was updated on October 18, 2026 and Get Now on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, GettingOut or Get Now?
GettingOut currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and Get Now at #210. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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