# Visit Big Bend! vs Highpointer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visit Big Bend! at none against Highpointer's 1. Visit Big Bend! also leads on ratings volume (319 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). Highpointer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Highpointer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Visit Big Bend! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Highpointer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visit Big Bend! has 319 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Visit Big Bend! ships an update every 4 months, Highpointer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visit Big Bend! | Highpointer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visit-big-bend/id1447648485/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highpointer/id1637482590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brewster County Tourism Council & Visit Big Bend](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447648484) | [Jeffery Bizon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508842190) |

## What reviewers say

### Visit Big Bend!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visit-big-bend/id1447648485)

Discover attractions, accommodations, dining, and shopping in Big Bend and Brewster County. Plan your perfect day based on your interests, timeframe, and location, and share your custom itinerary with friends.

**Highlights:** Personalized day experiences, Real-time event feed, Upcoming event listings, Customizable itinerary planning, Social sharing of plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Highpointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highpointer/id1637482590)

Explore and plan your journey to the highest points in all 50 US states. Research unique locations, track your progress, and rank your favorite summits. Discover the diverse beauty of America through this adventurous pursuit.

**Highlights:** Research 50 State Highpoints, Plan your expeditions, Track completion progress, Rank favorite summits, Explore diverse locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Highpointer Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visit Big Bend! free?

Visit Big Bend! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Highpointer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Visit Big Bend! or Highpointer?

Highpointer is rated higher. Visit Big Bend! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while Highpointer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Visit Big Bend! or Highpointer have ads?

Neither Visit Big Bend! nor Highpointer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visit Big Bend! or Highpointer?

Visit Big Bend! ships an update every 4 months, and Highpointer every 12 months. Most recently, Visit Big Bend! was updated on September 14, 2026 and Highpointer on June 10, 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.*