Sally
“ALL of my followers are bots... every single follower that I click on to see more has similar to 'Following 6, Followers 2'.”
Upleap review
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Upleap rates 2.9/5 from 150 reviews on Trustpilot and ranks 11 of 16 in this directory with a weighted score of 3.43/10.
Method: automated / software. Pricing from $19–$64/mo.
The facts
| Trustpilot rating | 2.9 / 5 from 150 reviews (source) |
|---|---|
| Star distribution | 45% five-star · 45% one-star — a substantial share of the lifetime record |
| Reviews in last 12 months | 3 of 150 (2% of the record) — the headline score rests on a thin recent sample |
| Directory rank | 11 of 16 — weighted score 3.43/10 (how this is calculated) |
| Operating since | Not published |
| Method | Automated / software
“Upleap automatically interacts with targeted Instagram users on your behalf.” |
| Pricing | $19–$64/mo |
| Buyer protection | 7-day free trial |
| Named client accounts | None published |
How the score breaks down
| Criterion | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Rating quality | 25% | 6/10 |
| Verifiable proof | 25% | 1/10 |
| Rating currency | 10% | 1/10 |
| Track record | 15% | 3/10 |
| Method disclosure | 15% | 5/10 |
| Buyer protection | 10% | 5/10 |
Weighted total 3.43/10. The weighting favours independently checkable evidence; the full model is published, including what it does not measure.
What critical reviewers report
45% of Upleap's lifetime Trustpilot reviews are one-star. These are the themes that recur across them, with verbatim quotes attributed to the reviewer, date and rating. Every quote links back to the source profile.
- Followers reported as bots Reviewers describe followers with near-empty profiles and no engagement.
- Cannot cancel; support unresponsive Reviewers report no working cancellation route and unanswered messages.
- Unexpected charges A reviewer reports a $500 charge they say was unauthorised.
- Relationship to another service A reviewer states they believe the service is a rebrand of another in this directory.
Nikola Josić
“My Instagram account started getting flooded with bot followers and fake profiles. I tried contacting their support multiple times via chat and email — no reply at all.”
Kerise
“What I didn't realise until after paying $409 upfront was that Upleap is essentially the same service as Kicksta, just rebranded.”
The other side. Upleap has only 3 reviews in the last 12 months, so its record is largely historical.
How Virallized compares on the same measures
Virallized’s own record on the measures above, checkable on the same platform:
- Follower authenticity No reviewer in the 88-review record reports bot or fake followers. The most repeated theme is the opposite — that gained followers were real, active accounts that engaged and stayed.
- Account safety No account suspension, ban or shadowban attributable to the service appears anywhere in the record, across nine years of clients.
- Cancelling Reviewers who paused or cancelled describe it as straightforward, with one noting there was “no pressure to stay” and that the team helped them wind down.
- Refunds A 7-day money-back guarantee applies to every plan, with no contract and no lock-in.
- Account access Virallized never posts to a client’s account and never sends DMs on their behalf.
- One-star share 2% of the lifetime record — the lowest of the 15 services in this directory.
Virallized on Trustpilot — 4.8/5 from 88 reviews · Full Virallized vs Upleap comparison
Questions buyers ask about Upleap
Is Upleap legit?
Upleap is a real, trading service with a public Trustpilot profile carrying 2.9/5 from 150 reviews. On distribution, 45% of its reviews are five-star and 45% are one-star. Its critical reviewers most often report followers reported as bots, cannot cancel; support unresponsive, unexpected charges. Read the profile directly before deciding — it is linked on this page.
Does Upleap use real followers or bots?
Upleap states it delivers real, organic followers. Critical reviewers dispute this: Reviewers describe followers with near-empty profiles and no engagement. Their quotes are reproduced above, unedited.
How much does Upleap cost?
Pricing runs $19 to $64/mo. Buyer protection: 7-day free trial.
Can you cancel Upleap?
Reviewers report no working cancellation route and unanswered messages. A reviewer reports a $500 charge they say was unauthorised. Anyone subscribing should check the cancellation route before paying.
Is Upleap safe for my Instagram account?
No account suspension pattern appears in Upleap's published review record. It describes its method as automated / software; automated activity is generally the higher-risk approach on Instagram.
What are the best Upleap alternatives?
By this directory's scoring, the highest-ranked services are Virallized (9.35/10), Ascend Viral (6.88/10), Social Boost (6.69/10). Upleap ranks 11 of 16.
Where it sits in the category
| # | Service | Score | Trustpilot | 1★ | Method | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virallized | 9.35 | 4.888 total | 2% | Manual / human | $99–$299/mo |
| 2 | Ascend Viral | 6.88 | 4.4232 total | 4% | Manual / human | $139–$199/mo |
| 3 | Social Boost | 6.69 | 4.0382 total | 14% | Manual / human | $129–$379/mo |
| 4 | Outfame | 5.34 | 2.7220 total | 51% | Automated / software | Not published |
| 5 | Insfamous | 4.81 | 4.496 total | 7% | Automated / software | Not published |
| 6 | Stellation Media | 4.74 | 4.9152 total | 29% | Automated / software | $97–$297/mo |
| 7 | Path Social | 4.04 | 3.31,649 total | 65% | Automated / software | Not published |
| 8 | Flock Social | 3.94 | 2.162 total | 49% | Automated / software | $39–$119/mo |
| 9 | Kicksta | 3.49 | 2.0626 total | 41% | Automated / software | $69–$129/mo |
| 10 | GrowthViral | 3.45 | No ratingprofile unclaimed | ? | Manual / human | $97–$197/mo |
| 11 | Upleap | 3.43 | 2.9150 total | 45% | Automated / software | $19–$64/mo |
| 12 | Kenji | 3.28 | 2.028 total | 67% | Automated / software | $19–$64/mo |
| 13 | Twicsy | 3.16 | 2.726 total | 69% | Not disclosed | Not published |
| 14 | Nitreo | 2.77 | 2.2148 total | 64% | Hybrid AI + human | $19–$64/mo |
| 15 | Ampfluence | 2.67 | 2.46 total | 67% | Not disclosed | Not published |
| 16 | SocialCaptain | 1.7 | 1.2280 total | ? | Not disclosed | Not published |
Score is this site's weighted rating — see how it is calculated. 1★ is the share of each service's lifetime reviews rated one star, which the headline Trustpilot score does not show. Figures read from each public Trustpilot profile on 15 August 2026; ratings change over time. Method is as each company describes it.