# PointSolutions vs ORB Leader

The clearest difference is rating: ORB Leader at 5.0 against PointSolutions's 4.4. ORB Leader also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and review sentiment (33% vs 22%). PointSolutions's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ORB Leader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PointSolutions has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of PointSolutions's written reviews are positive against 33% of ORB Leader's.

PointSolutions ships an update every 5 weeks, ORB Leader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PointSolutions | ORB Leader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointsolutions/id300028504/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-leader/id1215719412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turning Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300028507) | [The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215719233) |

## What reviewers say

### PointSolutions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointsolutions/id300028504)

Engage with live polls and assessments on your web-enabled device. This tool enhances learning by increasing retention and allowing instructors to gauge comprehension through real-time data collection. It supports various question types and provides tools for tracking progress and communication.

**Highlights:** Real-time and self-paced polling, Display of questions and response options, Multiple choice, hotspot, and short answer questions, Attendance tracking, Grade data monitoring, Messaging to presenter

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for remote sessions
- 👍 Great for continuing education seminars
- 💡 Useful live polling technology

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly logs users out
- ⏱️ Slow and delayed
- 🔒 Login issues and connectivity problems
- 💰 Overpriced for the features provided
- 🤯 Causes students to miss points/grades

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes during sessions
- Responses not recorded properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Polling questions not opening/closing properly

**Requested features**

- Remember login ability
- Improved stability and reliability
- Simpler user interface
- Geofence enabled sign-in
- Notification system for active questions


### ORB Leader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-leader/id1215719412)

This tool helps Award Leaders manage participants for The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. It allows for quick processing of registrations and section approvals directly from a mobile device. Requires the latest Online Record Book system and a valid Award Leader login.

**Highlights:** Manage Award participants, Process registrations, Approve sections, Mobile device management, Works with ORB Next Generation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PointSolutions free?

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

### Is ORB Leader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PointSolutions or ORB Leader?

ORB Leader is rated higher. PointSolutions averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while ORB Leader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PointSolutions or ORB Leader have ads?

Neither PointSolutions nor ORB Leader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PointSolutions or ORB Leader?

PointSolutions ships an update every 5 weeks, and ORB Leader every 4 months. Most recently, PointSolutions was updated on September 27, 2026 and ORB Leader on August 20, 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.*