GettingOut vs Getting Out
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!
Getting Out
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GettingOut at none against Getting Out's 5. GettingOut also leads on chart position (#35 vs #174). Getting Out's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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. Getting Out sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. GettingOut asks for nothing beyond the download.
GettingOut ships an update every 2 months, Getting Out every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GettingOut | Getting Out |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #35 — better | #174 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telmate, LLC | LOTOS BALTICA SOLUTION, UAB |
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
Getting Out
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GettingOut
No in-app purchases
Getting Out
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month
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- Yearly$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
