# purplebase vs AchieveUp

The clearest difference is price: AchieveUp at Free against purplebase's $0.99. purplebase's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

AchieveUp is free to download; purplebase costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for purplebase against 5.0 for AchieveUp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: purplebase has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

purplebase ships an update weekly, AchieveUp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | purplebase | AchieveUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purplebase-hypnotic-typing/id1542240175/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/achieveup-mastermind-groups/id1671311222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 38 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [jagpreet singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542240177) | [Pavels Gurskis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669746585) |

## What reviewers say

### purplebase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purplebase-hypnotic-typing/id1542240175)

This app provides a private space for focused writing and self-reflection. It helps users articulate thoughts, build a personal knowledge base, and overcome writer's block through a unique "soul typing" experience.

**Highlights:** Private, one-player typing system, Focus and articulation tool, Personal knowledge base builder, Cures writer's block, Quick bursts of writing, Ideal for Bluetooth keyboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AchieveUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/achieveup-mastermind-groups/id1671311222)

Connect with like-minded individuals to form groups focused on personal, professional, and health goals. Find or create mastermind, accountability, or support groups tailored to your interests and time zone. Features include group chat, commitment tracking, and a meeting scheduler.

**Highlights:** Find or start goal-oriented groups, Groups for career, health, personal growth, and more, Commitment tracker for accountability, Meeting scheduler with time zone support, Group chat for communication, Virtual assistant for group management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is purplebase free?

purplebase costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AchieveUp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, purplebase or AchieveUp?

purplebase and AchieveUp are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do purplebase or AchieveUp have ads?

AchieveUp shows ads; purplebase does not.

### Which is updated more often, purplebase or AchieveUp?

purplebase ships an update weekly, and AchieveUp every 10 days. Most recently, purplebase was updated on October 19, 2026 and AchieveUp on October 21, 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.*