# Fellow vs The Uplift

The clearest difference is rating: The Uplift at 5.0 against Fellow's 2.0. The Uplift also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Fellow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (66 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Uplift sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Fellow asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Uplift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fellow has 66 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fellow ships an update every 4 weeks, The Uplift every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fellow | The Uplift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fellow/id6612024910/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-uplift/id6785289785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fellow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369603449) | [Kaley Coffield](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785289787) |

## What reviewers say

### Fellow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fellow/id6612024910)

Enhance your coffee brewing experience by connecting your smart coffee maker. Create custom brew profiles, schedule brews, and fine-tune every variable for perfect results. Access educational content to master your espresso craft.

**Highlights:** Create custom brew profiles, Schedule brews in advance, Fine-tune brewing variables, Access guided educational content, Improve espresso technique

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless app pairing
- ✅ Firmware updates work well
- 🔍 Helpful profile management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🤔 Limited app functionality
- 😕 Usability concerns
- ⏱️ Frequent sign-outs

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to WiFi
- Bluetooth pairing problems
- Inconsistent device visibility

**Requested features**

- Ability to brew by grams of coffee
- Scheduling and remote start features
- Custom recipe input and management


### The Uplift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-uplift/id6785289785)

This app guides users through daily intention-setting, reflection, and mindset-shifting exercises to foster well-being and attract positive outcomes. It features an AI companion for support, guided meditations, and practical manifestation tools.

**Highlights:** Morning intention setting, Evening reflection, AI companion for support, Guided meditations, Manifestation exercises, Vision board

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Uplift | $8.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fellow free?

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

### Is The Uplift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fellow or The Uplift?

The Uplift is rated higher. Fellow averages 2.0 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while The Uplift averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Fellow or The Uplift have ads?

Neither Fellow nor The Uplift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fellow or The Uplift?

Fellow ships an update every 4 weeks, and The Uplift every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fellow was updated on October 22, 2026 and The Uplift on October 16, 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.*