# Points vs Understood

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Understood at none against Points's 3. Understood also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (70% vs 53%). Points's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Points sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Understood asks for nothing beyond the download.

Understood holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Understood has 1.2K ratings behind it against 236, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Points's written reviews are positive against 70% of Understood's.

Points ships an update weekly, Understood every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Points | Understood |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-kids-behavior-tracker/id1440423671/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/understood-support-adhd-kids/id1552485748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 236 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ABDULKADER BADLA](https://appshunter.io/developer/641577739) | [Understood for All, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552485750) |

## What reviewers say

### Points

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-kids-behavior-tracker/id1440423671)

This app helps parents and teachers motivate children by tracking behavior and assigning chores. It uses a points and rewards system to encourage positive habits and responsibility, with customizable rewards and progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Track child behavior and habits, Assign and track household chores, Points and rewards system, Customizable rewards, Progress monitoring charts, Teacher and parent collaboration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annually | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Understood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/understood-support-adhd-kids/id1552485748)

This app helps parents understand and manage their child's big emotions, especially for those with learning and thinking differences. It offers a behavior tracker, personalized insights, and skill-building lessons developed by psychologists to improve responses and build confidence.

**Highlights:** Behavior Tracker, Personalized Insights, Skill-building Lessons, Psychologist-developed strategies, Real-time Guidance, De-escalation Techniques

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for understanding ADHD and learning disabilities
- 👍 Provides useful parenting strategies
- 👍 Connects parents with experts and other families
- 👍 Informative and educational content
- 👍 Game-changing resource for parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 👎 Not user-friendly or intuitive interface
- 👎 Lacks customization options
- 👎 Doesn't cater to all ADHD types
- 👎 Overwhelming amount of text-based content

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and app not loading properly
- Difficulties accessing and downloading resources

**Requested features**

- Add support for tracking multiple children
- Improve app aesthetics and interactivity
- Incorporate more visual and audio-based content
- Enhance community engagement and expert involvement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Points free?

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

### Is Understood free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Points or Understood?

Understood is rated higher. Points averages 4.6 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while Understood averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Points or Understood have ads?

Points shows ads; Understood does not.

### Which is updated more often, Points or Understood?

Points ships an update weekly, and Understood every 3 weeks. Most recently, Points was updated on October 24, 2026 and Understood on October 20, 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.*