# UpStart

> iOS business directory for discovering and connecting with premium small to medium enterprises. (iPhone/iPad app by Eesa Patel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upstart/id1600931873 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eesa Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536337389)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.51/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upstart/id1600931873/reviews.md

## What is UpStart?

UpStart is an app directory exclusively on iOS, showcasing small to medium high-end businesses in over 256 sectors across 20 industries.

Discover those elite brands in 3 ways: 
* General Search: Just looking?    Browse through our 256 sectors in 20 industries
* Extensive Search: Know the sector and city you're looking in?     Find brands in a specific industry, sector and city
* Brand Search: Know the exact Brand you're looking for?     Find their contact and social media details here

User Features:
* Create your own UpStarter profile with your details and display picture
* Endorse (like) brands and have them show up on your home page
* Scroll through brand images showcasing their product/service
* View other users that have endorsed a brand
* Report a brand
* Access a brand's contact and social media details

Brand Features: 
* Upload details of your brand for review
* Register and subscribe to be visible on UpStart
* View interactions in brand statistics

Our Brands Goal is to empower, categorise and subsequently expand their exposure.
Our Users Goal is to display quality brands for them to interact with.
Our UpStart Goal is to establish a community that connects empowering users to premium brands.

So what are you waiting for? Download the app now and become an UpStarter!



* Disclaimer: UpStart uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA). The link to our Terms of Use is as follows, https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Browse businesses by sector and industry
- Search for specific brands
- View brand contact and social media details
- Create user profiles
- Endorse and save favorite brands
- View brand statistics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Sector | $16.49 | per month |
| 2 Sectors | $32.99 | per month |
| 3 Sectors | $48.99 | per month |
| 4 Sectors | $65.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upstart/id1600931873/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Final pay off

*2024-01-17*

Can not see my final pay off.  Will not suggest this app.

### 5/5 — Personal Loan

*2023-07-01*

I have been very satisfied with this app and company. I needed a loan to repair my car and my roof. Had absolutely no problem getting my loans. Thank you for you’re quick response and the loans. I’ve been with this company for over a year.

## Frequently asked questions about UpStart

### What is UpStart?

UpStart is an iOS app directory that showcases small to medium high-end businesses across over 256 sectors and 20 industries. It aims to connect users with premium brands and help businesses expand their exposure.

### How can I find businesses on UpStart?

You can discover businesses through general search by browsing sectors, extensive search by specifying sector and city, or brand search if you know the exact brand name.

### Can I create a profile on UpStart?

Yes, you can create an UpStarter profile with your details and display picture. You can also endorse brands you like, and these will appear on your home page.

### What are the subscription plans for businesses on UpStart?

Businesses can register and subscribe to be visible on UpStart. Subscription plans include options for 1, 2, 3, or 4 sectors per month, with prices ranging from $16.49 to $65.99 per month. Some plans offer a free trial period.

### Is UpStart available on Android devices?

No, UpStart is exclusively available on iOS devices, including iPhone and iPod.

### What is the user rating for UpStart?

UpStart has a rating of 3.5 stars from 49 ratings.

### How often is UpStart updated?

The app was last updated on May 3, 2022, with version 1.0. The release date was also May 3, 2022.

### What is the age rating for UpStart?

UpStart is rated for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2022-05-03

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-04.*