Futhark vs SquadUp by Upspace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Futhark
Translate English to Elder & Younger Futhark runes and back again. Explore the meanings and symbolism of each rune, perfect for history and language enthusiasts. Send messages in ancient scripts with an intuitive runic keyboard.
- English to Elder Futhark translation
- Elder Futhark to English translation
- Younger Futhark translation
- Rune meanings and symbolism
- Intuitive runic keyboard
- Viking culture exploration
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Step into the Viking era with Futhark, the ultimate app for translating and exploring ancient runes. Effortlessly convert English to Elder & Younger Futhark or translate runes back to English, unlocking the rich history and symbolism of the Viking age. Discover Rune Meanings: Dive into the fascinating world of Norse mythology by exploring the meanings and symbolism of each rune. Perfect for history enthusiasts and language lovers alike! Runic Keyboard: Send messages in ancient scripts with our intuitive runic keyboard, designed to bring Viking communication to life. Whether you’re exploring Viking culture, creating unique messages, or learning about ancient Nordic history, Futhark is your gateway to the world of runes. Download now and let the journey begin!
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.
- Accountability partner system
- Shared habit building
- Daily photo progress updates
- Goal tracking
- Lifestyle improvement
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SquadUp by Upspace at none against Futhark's 7. SquadUp by Upspace also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Futhark's advantage is ratings volume (83 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
Both are free to download. Futhark sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. SquadUp by Upspace asks for nothing beyond the download.
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 83 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.
Futhark ships an update every 6 weeks, SquadUp by Upspace fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Futhark | SquadUp by Upspace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (83 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 83 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tristan Jarrett | Squad Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
Futhark
SquadUp by Upspace
In-app purchases
Futhark
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Small Tip$0.99
- Remove Ads & Tip$1.99
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- Medium Tip$2.99
- Remove Ads & Tip$3.99
- Large Tip$4.99
- Remove Ads & Tip$5.99
SquadUp by Upspace
No in-app purchases
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