Comparison

Futhark vs SquadUp by Upspace

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Futhark

Explore ancient runes with this app, offering translation, learning tools, divination features, and a tattoo design studio. Type runes anywhere with the custom keyboard and personalize your device with rune widgets.

Highlights
  • Translate English to five runic alphabets
  • Learn runes with lessons and quizzes
  • Daily rune drawing and divination spreads
  • Design rune tattoos and bindrunes
  • Custom keyboard for typing runes
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Step into the Viking age with Futhark, your complete guide to ancient runes. Translate: Write English in five runic alphabets: the Elder Futhark, Younger Futhark, Short-Twig runes, the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc and medieval runes. You can also read runes back into English. Many runes were carved in more than one way, so choose the form you like. Learn: Master every rune with lessons, flashcards, quizzes and rune tracing. Earn a mastery seal for each rune and keep a daily streak going. Divine: Draw a Rune of the Day, cast runes in different spreads and keep a journal of your readings. Tattoo Studio: Design rune tattoos and bindrunes with templates, line styles and inks. Print true-size stencils for your artist, and try a design on your skin. Everywhere: Type runes in any app with the Futhark keyboard. Put your Rune of the Day on the Home Screen, Lock Screen and StandBy, and use Siri & Shortcuts for Rune of the Day, Draw a Rune and Write in Runes. Your progress, favorites, readings and designs sync with iCloud. Apple Intelligence: Get written readings, rune suggestions and spelling by sound, all on your device (supported devices only). Whether you’re drawn to Norse history, mythology or a meaningful design, Futhark is your gateway to the runes. Some features require Futhark Pro. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SquadUp by Upspace

Build healthy habits with an accountability partner. Invite a friend, choose a shared goal, and post daily photos to track progress. Stay motivated and achieve a more intentional lifestyle together.

Highlights
  • Accountability partner system
  • Shared habit building
  • Daily photo progress updates
  • Goal tracking
  • Lifestyle improvement
Features
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SquadUp helps you and your accountability partner build habits! It's easy to get started: just invite your partner, pick a habit you're both excited to build, then post daily photos to prove you're working towards your goal. Hold each other accountable and grow towards a more intentional, healthier lifestyle together! Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/81a4d8b3-0dfd-4900-a824-8444d127d5fd Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Futhark4 screens
SquadUp by Upspace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SquadUp by Upspace at none against Futhark's 10. SquadUp by Upspace also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Futhark's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Futhark sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SquadUp by Upspace asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SquadUp by Upspace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Futhark has 94 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Futhark's written reviews are positive against 100% of SquadUp by Upspace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Futhark ships an update every 5 weeks, SquadUp by Upspace fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Futhark versus SquadUp by Upspace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFutharkSquadUp by Upspace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (94 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTristan JarrettSquad Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Futhark

All ratings91 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

SquadUp by Upspace

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Futhark

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time8
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Remove Ads & Tip$2.99
Show 5 more
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Remove Ads & Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
  • Remove Ads & Tip$6.99
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
None

SquadUp by Upspace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Futhark free?
Futhark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SquadUp by Upspace free?
SquadUp by Upspace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Futhark or SquadUp by Upspace?
SquadUp by Upspace is rated higher. Futhark averages 4.8 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while SquadUp by Upspace averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Futhark or SquadUp by Upspace have ads?
Both Futhark and SquadUp by Upspace show ads.
Which is updated more often, Futhark or SquadUp by Upspace?
Futhark ships an update every 5 weeks, and SquadUp by Upspace fortnightly. Most recently, Futhark was updated on November 7, 2026 and SquadUp by Upspace on November 4, 2026.

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