# POINPY vs Pocket Harbor

The clearest difference is ads: POINPY at none against Pocket Harbor's shown. POINPY also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (274 vs 2). Pocket Harbor's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POINPY sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Harbor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for POINPY against 5.0 for Pocket Harbor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POINPY has 274 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

POINPY ships an update every 2 weeks, Pocket Harbor every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POINPY | Pocket Harbor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (274 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poinpy/id1529163722/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-harbor/id6772897329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **274** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [Nicholas Bianchino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883398265) |

## What reviewers say

### POINPY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poinpy/id1529163722)

Bounce upwards, dodging enemies and collecting fruit to feed a hungry beast. Unlock new abilities and modes as you climb higher in this vertical action game. Explore randomly generated areas and master one-handed controls.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-handed controls, Bounce and flip mechanics, Collect fruit for beast's juice, Dodge adorable baddies, Unlockable puzzle and endless modes, Randomly generated areas

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Generous Tip! | $9.99 | one-time |


### Pocket Harbor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-harbor/id6772897329)

Embark on a cozy fishing adventure, managing your harbor and sending boats on expeditions. Discover and collect a wide variety of fish, upgrade your fleet, and build a thriving community. Uncover mysteries and compete with friends in this relaxing RPG.

**Highlights:** Dispatch boats on expeditions, Discover and collect fish, Breed fish for rare mutations, Upgrade boats and hire crew, Build and manage your harbor, Visit and trade with friends, Compete in tournaments

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gilded Koi Sanctuary | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sunken Cathedral | $0.99 | one-time |
| Celestial Cartographer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Icehaven | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emberwake Foundry | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Age Harbor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Naturalist's Haven | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coral Conservatory | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ghost Fleet | $0.99 | one-time |
| White Whale Memorial | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POINPY free?

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

### Is Pocket Harbor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POINPY or Pocket Harbor?

Pocket Harbor is rated higher. POINPY averages 5.0 out of 5 from 274 ratings, while Pocket Harbor averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do POINPY or Pocket Harbor have ads?

Pocket Harbor shows ads; POINPY does not.

### Which is updated more often, POINPY or Pocket Harbor?

POINPY ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pocket Harbor every 4 days. Most recently, POINPY was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pocket Harbor on October 31, 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.*