# Bikesy vs Pointz

The clearest difference is rating: Bikesy at 5.0 against Pointz's 4.3. Bikesy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Pointz's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (161 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pointz sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $48.00 per year. Bikesy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bikesy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pointz has 161 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bikesy ships an update every 7 months, Pointz every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bikesy | Pointz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bikesy/id1459787289/reviews)** | [4.3 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointz-plan-safer-on-bikes/id1580218237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **161** |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BlinkTag Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459787288) | [Pointz Mobility, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554795021) |

## What reviewers say

### Bikesy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bikesy/id1459787289)

This navigation app helps cyclists find flat, safe, and fast routes in the San Francisco Bay Area. It provides elevation profiles to prepare for inclines and is an open-source solution for avoiding steep hills.

**Highlights:** Find flat bike routes, Safe cycling paths, Fastest routes, Elevation profiles, San Francisco Bay Area focus, Open-source

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pointz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointz-plan-safer-on-bikes/id1580218237)

Plan safer bike routes with customizable GPS navigation and turn-by-turn directions. Discover new trails, record your rides, and stay informed about road hazards with community-powered mapping. Ideal for all types of cyclists and micromobility users.

**Highlights:** Safer route planning, Turn-by-turn GPS navigation, Community-powered hazard data, Ride tracking and saving, Maintenance reminders, Roadside assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pointz Plus | $48.00 | per year |
| Pointz Plus | $63.99 | per year |
| Pointz Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Pointz Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Pointz Plus | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great concept and idea
- 🗺️ Good routing and bike-friendly paths
- 👍 Safety slider for route preference
- 🚴 Detailed cycling maps
- 📍 Bike parking feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive annual fee ($79/year)
- 💰 Subscription-only model
- 🚫 Limited free tier (2 routes/week)
- 🤢 Overly expensive paid model
- 😫 Bait-and-switch from free to paid

**Reported bugs**

- App needs a lot of work to be more functional
- Five ads in the first five minutes
- Overlay ad takes up entire screen
- Cannot sign up or log in
- Directions not found error

**Requested features**

- Cheaper subscription option
- Free tier with basic functionality
- Option to remove ads
- Colorblind mode with alternate colors
- Ability to edit submissions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bikesy free?

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

### Is Pointz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bikesy or Pointz?

Bikesy is rated higher. Bikesy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pointz averages 4.3 from 161 ratings.

### Do Bikesy or Pointz have ads?

Pointz shows ads; Bikesy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bikesy or Pointz?

Bikesy ships an update every 7 months, and Pointz every 9 days. Most recently, Bikesy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pointz on November 3, 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.*