# Points vs NewsNav

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NewsNav at none against Points's 3. NewsNav also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Points's advantage is ratings volume (234 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. NewsNav asks for nothing beyond the download.

NewsNav holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Points has 234 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Points | NewsNav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-kids-behavior-tracker/id1440423671/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsnav/id6738906404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **234** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 86 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ABDULKADER BADLA](https://appshunter.io/developer/641577739) | [3UP NETWORK TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761126271) |

## 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 |


### NewsNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsnav/id6738906404)

Stay informed with real-time news updates from global sources and access integrated Google search and navigation. This app offers a personalized news feed tailored to your interests and a user-friendly interface for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time news updates, Comprehensive news coverage, Personalized news feed, Integrated Google search, Precise navigation support, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Points free?

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

### Is NewsNav free?

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

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

NewsNav is rated higher. Points averages 4.6 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while NewsNav averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Points or NewsNav have ads?

Both Points and NewsNav show ads.

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

Points ships an update weekly, and NewsNav weekly. Most recently, Points was updated on October 15, 2026 and NewsNav on October 8, 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.*