PointCheckout vs Fortis Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PointCheckout
This app allows users to pay for online purchases using their accumulated loyalty and reward points from participating programs. It offers a flexible alternative to traditional redemption methods, enabling seamless transactions across a network of merchants.
- Pay with loyalty points
- Participating reward programs
- Online merchant network
- Flexible redemption options
- Simplified integration for partners
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PointCheckout is the first of its kind dedicated online payment provider for loyalty and reward points allowing members of participating reward programs to pay online within the PointCheckout merchant network using their points. PointCheckout was created in response to lack of flexibility and options in the redemption process for many of the worlds reward programs including those of banks, telecoms, and airlines. PointCheckout simplifies the process of adding redemption partners for reward programs by integrating only once to the PointCheckout online store network. Customers can finally enjoy their rewards wherever they shop online with ease.
Fortis Mobile
This application allows businesses to securely accept various payment types, including magstripe, EMV chip, and contactless, using a compatible mobile card reader and a smartphone or tablet. It transforms your device into a mobile credit card terminal, ensuring you can process transactions anywhere.
- Accept magstripe cards
- Process EMV chip payments
- Handle NFC/contactless transactions
- Use smartphone/tablet as terminal
- Secure payment processing
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The new Fortis Mobile app is a secure and easy way to accept payments. Compatible with the IDTech VP3300 mobile card reader, accept traditional magstripe cards, EMV Smart Cards, and NFC/Contactless payments anytime and anywhere your business takes you. Use a compatible smartphone or tablet as a mobile credit card terminal and never miss a sale. It’s simple to get started: • Download the ”Fortis Mobile” app from the Apple App Store. • Have your Fortis gateway account credentials ready to go. If you don’t know where to find the information, reach out to helpdesk@fortispay.com for assistance. • Username/email • Password • Gateway domain • Contact Fortis at technicalsupport@fortispay.com for help ordering your IDTech VP3300 device and/or obtain setup instructions • Use the Fortis encrypted IDTech VP3300 card reader to accept payments- swipe (magstripe), dip (EMV chip), or tap (contactless) (Apple Pay and Google Pay) and chip (EMV) payments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PointCheckout at 3.0 against Fortis Mobile's 1.0. PointCheckout also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PointCheckout holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
PointCheckout ships an update every 3 weeks, Fortis Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PointCheckout | Fortis Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PointCheckout Holding Company Limited | Fortis |
In-app purchases
PointCheckout
No in-app purchases
Fortis Mobile
No in-app purchases
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