# POINPY vs Nitelore

The clearest difference is rating: POINPY at 5.0 against Nitelore's 4.6. POINPY also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (95% vs 79%). Nitelore's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#208 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POINPY sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Nitelore sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

POINPY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POINPY has 280 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of POINPY's written reviews are positive against 79% of Nitelore's.

POINPY ships an update every 2 weeks, Nitelore every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POINPY | Nitelore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poinpy/id1529163722/reviews)** | [4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitelore/id6790147739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **280** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | **95.4% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#208** |
| Size | 218 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [Crabware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824719778) |

## 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 |


### Nitelore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitelore/id6790147739)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience extreme anti-gravity racing with explosive combat across diverse, spectacular tracks. Compete in various game modes, upgrade your ships, and challenge other players online or through daily challenges. Enjoy customizable controls and cross-platform play.

**Highlights:** Ultraspeed anti-gravity racing, Explosive combat and rival pilots, Multiple game modes (Grand Prix, Time Attack, Elimination, Death Race), Online multiplayer with friends and strangers, Spectacular and diverse tracks, Ship customization and upgrades, Daily challenges and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offworld | $1.99 | one-time |
| World Tour | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Cache - 6,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Nitelore | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Vault - 18,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Hoard - 40,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Motherlode - 90,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POINPY free?

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

### Is Nitelore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POINPY or Nitelore?

POINPY is rated higher. POINPY averages 5.0 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while Nitelore averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.

### Do POINPY or Nitelore have ads?

Neither POINPY nor Nitelore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POINPY or Nitelore?

POINPY ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nitelore every 4 days. Most recently, POINPY was updated on November 7, 2026 and Nitelore on November 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.*