# Pubpoints vs HOTSPOTTER

The clearest difference is update cadence: HOTSPOTTER at every 5 days against Pubpoints's every 5 months. HOTSPOTTER also leads on device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pubpoints sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and HOTSPOTTER sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pubpoints ships an update every 5 months, HOTSPOTTER every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pubpoints | HOTSPOTTER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubpoints/id1581282408/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pubpoints LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581282410) | [Hotspotter BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709599383) |

## What reviewers say

### Pubpoints

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubpoints/id1581282408)

Discover and share local restaurants and bars while earning reward points for exclusive benefits like free drinks. Navigate to your favorite spots with integrated directions and view venue hours.

**Highlights:** Discover local restaurants and bars, Earn reward points on purchases, Redeem points for free drinks, Navigate to venues, View venue hours, Share new experiences

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Rewards Membership | $9.99 | per month |


### HOTSPOTTER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotspotter-f-and-b-guide/id6468185428)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pubpoints free?

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

### Is HOTSPOTTER free?

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

### Which is updated more often, Pubpoints or HOTSPOTTER?

Pubpoints ships an update every 5 months, and HOTSPOTTER every 5 days. Most recently, Pubpoints was updated on November 3, 2026 and HOTSPOTTER on November 3, 2026.

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