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Graceup vs CallFirst

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Graceup compared with CallFirst
DetailGraceup logo GraceupCallFirst logo CallFirst
What it doesA little happier, every day. Screen time app that unlocks social media after a real phone call with someone you love
StageStartup Startup
Founded2026 Not given
Based inRO GB
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree forever with one gratitude entry daily, streaks, monthly jar, groups, 20 affirmations and reminders. Premium: $6.99/month or $29.99/year in the US (saves 64% annually), includes unlimited entries, photos, unlimited affirmations, monthly recaps and custom themes. 7-day free trial for Premium. Free tier with one contact and daily unlock; paid tiers available with pricing varying by region and currency (from GBP 0 to GBP 59.99). Annual subscriptions and one-time purchases available.
Key features
  • Write one gratitude entry per day in 30 seconds
  • Monthly jar to collect and revisit happy moments
  • Private groups to share moments with friends
  • Daily affirmations in 19 categories
  • Gentle reminders at custom times
  • Add photos with memories (Premium)
  • Monthly recaps and yearly reflections (Premium)
  • Private on-device storage with iCloud or Google Drive sync
  • No email login required
  • Blocks Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Threads, Facebook and Snapchat until 60-second phone call
  • On-device call verification without access to call logs or audio
  • Customizable blocking schedule with one-tap activation
  • Supports both regular phone calls and WhatsApp calls
  • Multiple contacts and named groups on Pro tier
  • Privacy-first design with no contact data synced to servers
  • Daily unlock system resetting each day
  • Free tier with one contact and one daily unlock
What makes it different
  • Takes only 30 seconds per day to use, designed for people without time to journal
  • Monthly jar saves happy moments to revisit during difficult days
  • Completely free plan with no time limit
  • Designed for personal connection rather than productivity blocking
  • Call-based unlocking replaces generic friction like timers or breathing exercises
  • Verification happens locally on-device without server access to contact data
  • One simple mechanism designed for maximum behavioral impact
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)020
Referring domains (Majestic)018

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