# UP vs Pickle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UP at none against Pickle's 1. UP also leads on ratings volume (31 vs 1). Pickle's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pickle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. UP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pickle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UP has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UP ships an update monthly, Pickle every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UP | Pickle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-messenger/id1644037554/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickle-help-me-decide/id6763628447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Unplugged Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644037556) | [MORGAN ROSE BENNETT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895401647) |

## What reviewers say

### UP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-messenger/id1644037554)

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.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, Encrypted audio/video calls, Screen sharing, Private and public chat rooms, File sharing, Privacy-first design, GDPR compliant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pickle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickle-help-me-decide/id6763628447)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pickle Premium | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UP free?

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

### Is Pickle free?

Pickle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UP or Pickle?

Pickle is rated higher. UP averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Pickle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do UP or Pickle have ads?

Neither UP nor Pickle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UP or Pickle?

UP ships an update monthly, and Pickle every 4 weeks. Most recently, UP was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pickle on October 24, 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.*