Kickstarter vs bitup.am
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kickstarter
Explore and support innovative projects across various creative fields. Discover groundbreaking ideas in games, technology, art, and more. Pledge to projects that inspire you and stay updated on their progress.
- Discover creative projects globally
- Pledge to projects
- Receive project updates
- Track backings
- Join a global creative community
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Discover, back, and bring bold ideas to life. The Kickstarter app connects you with groundbreaking projects across games, publishing, technology, comics, and film. Whether you’re passionate about design, gadgets, stories, or innovation, there’s something for everyone. Use the app to: • Browse creative projects from around the world • Pledge to projects that align with your passions • Stay in the loop with updates and reminders • Follow your backings in one place • Join a global movement that fuels ideas worth sharing Start discovering today and help the next big idea take off.
bitup.am
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BITUP is a dynamic platform that bridges the gap between ambitious individuals and generous donors. Whether you're an artist, athlete, innovator, or entrepreneur, Bitup.am provides a community-driven space where your dreams are fueled by collective support and donations. Key Features: Launch Your Projects: Showcase your vision and receive direct donations from supporters around the world. Earn Rewards: Share your posts and activities to earn exciting rewards and boost your visibility. Real-Time Messaging: Stay connected with your supporters through real-time communication. Group Collaboration: Create or join public and private groups to collaborate, share ideas, and grow your network. Secure Donation System: Transparent and secure funding ensures that every contribution directly supports your mission. Bitup.am empowers creators by providing them with the tools, encouragement, and financial support they need to succeed. Join BITUP today — where dreams find donors, and achievements take flight!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: bitup.am at none against Kickstarter's shown. bitup.am also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Kickstarter's advantage is chart position (#189 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Kickstarter ships an update every 4 weeks, bitup.am fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kickstarter | bitup.am |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (59K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kickstarter, PBC | Misak Margaryan |
Bugs and requests
Kickstarter
Reported bugs
5 issues- Explore tab broken in latest update
- Notifications not working correctly
- Activity feed not updating
- Issues with submitting surveys through the app
- Clunky UI, especially when updating pledges
Requested features
6 requests- Allow filtering backed projects by status (received, active, closed)
- Ability to follow creators directly in the app
- Improve comments section (threading, search, etc.)
- Add an archive/delete function for completed/cancelled projects
- Introduce a read/unread project status
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- Allow users to block problematic creators
bitup.am
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kickstarter
No in-app purchases
bitup.am
No in-app purchases









