# VisiTel vs Get Now

The clearest difference is rating: Get Now at 4.2 against VisiTel's 2.9. Get Now also leads on chart position (#113 vs unranked) and ratings volume (204 vs 30). VisiTel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Get Now holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Get Now has 204 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of VisiTel'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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VisiTel | Get Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visitel/id960090707/reviews) | **[4.2 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-now-video-visit/id6782851928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **204** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#113** |
| Size | 16 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manit Chanthavong](https://appshunter.io/developer/960090706) | [LOTOS BALTICA SOLUTION, UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782851930) |

## What reviewers say

### VisiTel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visitel/id960090707)

Connect with incarcerated loved ones through convenient video calls from home. Schedule and receive virtual visits after obtaining approval from the detention center. Not all facilities offer this service, so check local policies.

**Highlights:** Place video calls to detainees, Receive video calls from home, Requires detention center approval, Account creation via website, Customer support available

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Get Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-now-video-visit/id6782851928)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Free · Social Networking, #194 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly-Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VisiTel free?

VisiTel 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, VisiTel or Get Now?

Get Now is rated higher. VisiTel averages 2.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Get Now averages 4.2 from 204 ratings.

### Do VisiTel or Get Now have ads?

Neither VisiTel nor Get Now shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VisiTel or Get Now?

VisiTel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Get Now every 3 weeks. Most recently, VisiTel was updated on October 24, 2026 and Get Now on October 25, 2026.

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