LiveUp vs DIY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LiveUp
This app transforms your iOS lock screen and Dynamic Island into a personalized heads-up display. Pin essential information like reminders, deadlines, countdowns, or trip details for quick, at-a-glance access without unlocking your device.
- Personalized HUD on Lock Screen
- Dynamic Island integration
- Multiple activity types
- Quick note functionality
- Countdown timers
- Trip details display
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Pin what matters to your Lock Screen. LiveUp turns iOS Live Activities into your personal HUD, so your most important info stays on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. No more unlocking and hunting for the right app. Just glance. Great for: * One key thing: keep today's top priority visible * Reminders & deadlines: meetings, payments, meds, pickups * Countdowns: focus sessions, end-of-day, leave-now timers * Trips: flight/train key details at a glance * Quick notes: parking spot, door code, pickup code, etc. Why you'll like it: * Create in seconds * Multiple activity types (reminder / countdown / note / trip) * End or update anytime to keep your Lock Screen clean Make your first LiveUp and keep what matters in sight. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
DIY
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An awesome DIY work sharing APP! Here, you can post your wonderful handmade creations, exchange ideas with like-minded people, gain inspiration, and start a journey of creative sharing together!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DIY at none against LiveUp's 3. DIY also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.2). LiveUp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price 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. LiveUp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DIY asks for nothing beyond the download.
LiveUp ships an update fortnightly, DIY monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiveUp | DIY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 朝胜 邓 | YANBIAN MAISHI E - Commerce Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
LiveUp
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly$5.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99
DIY
No in-app purchases
