# G vs Pointers

The clearest difference is price: Pointers at Free against G's $0.99. Pointers also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). G's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Pointers is free to download; G costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

G ships an update every 9 months, Pointers every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | G | Pointers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-meter/id1516294953/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rob Barltrop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513961240) | [Schoolvoice LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437739807) |

## What reviewers say

### G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-meter/id1516294953)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app uses your device's accelerometers to calculate real-time g-force, speed, and altitude. Compare performance metrics from activities like rollercoasters or track cars. Note: not intended for flight or safety-critical use.

**Highlights:** Real-time g-force calculation, Speed and altitude tracking, Max/min value logging, Accelerometer data utilization, Performance comparison tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pointers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointers/id6596760632)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is G free?

G costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pointers free?

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

### Do G or Pointers have ads?

Neither G nor Pointers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, G or Pointers?

G ships an update every 9 months, and Pointers every 2 weeks. Most recently, G was updated on September 9, 2026 and Pointers on September 19, 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.*