# Upshift vs Pagelock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Upshift at 65% against Pagelock's 0%. Upshift also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upshift sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Pagelock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Upshift holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upshift has 53 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Upshift's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pagelock's.

Upshift ships an update weekly, Pagelock every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upshift | Pagelock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upshift-1-productivity-app/id6749509316/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagelock-read-before-scroll/id6760515731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 184 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Upshift s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830841747) | [Omar Darwish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822966114) |

## What reviewers say

### Upshift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upshift-1-productivity-app/id6749509316)

This all-in-one productivity app helps you build habits, block distractions, and achieve goals through gamified challenges and community support. It features a structured quest system, real-time progress tracking, and focus tools to help you level up your life.

**Highlights:** Gamified quest system for habit building, Integrated app blocker with 'Quest Block', Real-time progress tracking and leveling, Community support and challenges, Focus tools including time tracking, Porn and gambling blocking with Strict Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $8.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Month) | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $34.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |


### Pagelock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagelock-read-before-scroll/id6760515731)

This app helps you build a reading habit by replacing mindless scrolling with engaging with a physical book. It requires you to read and answer a question about a scanned book page before you can access distracting apps, promoting focus and reducing screen time.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps until reading, Unlock phone through reading, Scan printed book pages, Complete reading checks, Timed reading sessions, Set daily reading goals, Track reading progress

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PageLock Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PageLock Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| PageLock Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upshift free?

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

### Is Pagelock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Upshift or Pagelock?

Upshift is rated higher. Upshift averages 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Pagelock averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Upshift or Pagelock have ads?

Neither Upshift nor Pagelock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Upshift or Pagelock?

Upshift ships an update weekly, and Pagelock every 4 weeks. Most recently, Upshift was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pagelock on November 5, 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.*