UP vs DEF Reset
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UP
This communication tool prioritizes user privacy by offering end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls. It allows for secure sharing of various media types and the creation of private or public chat rooms. The app is designed to prevent data mining and monetization, fully complying with GDPR.
- End-to-end encrypted messaging
- Encrypted audio/video calls
- Screen sharing
- Private and public chat rooms
- File sharing
- Privacy-first design
- GDPR compliant
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Meet the UP Messenger, your everyday communication tool that does not mine, analyze or monetize your data. Offered as part of the Unplugged application suite, the UP Messenger is designed to protect your privacy and bring the control over your data back to you. Want to communicate freely? Here are some of the main features of the UP Messenger: Message- send and receive encrypted text messages, pictures, video, audio and other files with your friends, family and colleagues. Calls- make one-on-one or conference audio and video calls. You can also share your screen. Rooms- create and manage private and public communication rooms. End-to-End Encryption- every message and call is end-to-end encrypted by default. No one except you (and the other party with whom you communicate) has access to your data, not even Unplugged. Privacy-First- the UP Messenger is private by design. We cannot and will not analyze your data, monetize it or sell it to anyone. For additional information, please review our privacy policy. GDPR- the UP Messenger fully complies with the requirements of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Desktop client- visit our website to access the UP Messenger using your desktop web-browser. To learn more about Unplugged and how to reclaim control over your privacy, visit www.unplugged.com.
DEF Reset
This app helps users build enduring habits and discipline by tracking daily essential habits. Users can also interact with and compete against others on their personal improvement journey.
- Track eight essential daily habits
- Build enduring habits and discipline
- Interact with other users
- Compete with others
- Follow users on their path
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The Discipline Equals Freedom (DEF) Reset is a personal improvement and community app designed to instill enduring habits and discipline. Each day, you'll track eight essential habits and interact, compete, and follow others on the path
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: UP at 100% against DEF Reset's 28%. UP also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2). DEF Reset's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 29). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UP holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 115 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of UP's written reviews are positive against 28% of DEF Reset's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UP | DEF Reset |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (29 ratings) — better | 3.2 (115 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 27.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 115 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Unplugged Technologies Ltd | Jocko Publishing |
Customer experience
UP
DEF Reset
Bugs and requests
UP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
DEF Reset
Reported bugs
4 issues- Freezing on end-user license agreement
- Inability to update profile picture
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
- Password reset issues and login failures
Requested features
3 requests- Year-round progress tracking and calendar
- Customizable workout and habit options
- Incentives or rewards for reaching milestones
In-app purchases
UP
No in-app purchases
DEF Reset
No in-app purchases
