# PointSolutions vs Armillary Sphere

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Armillary Sphere at 86% against PointSolutions's 22%. Armillary Sphere also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). PointSolutions's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (12K vs 6). 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.

PointSolutions holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PointSolutions has 12K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of PointSolutions's written reviews are positive against 86% of Armillary Sphere's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PointSolutions ships an update every 5 weeks, Armillary Sphere every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PointSolutions | Armillary Sphere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointsolutions/id300028504/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armillary-sphere/id1225026601/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turning Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300028507) | [HKU TELI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153931100) |

## 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


### Armillary Sphere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armillary-sphere/id1225026601)

Explore the cosmos with this 3D astronomical tool. Measure and record the positions and movements of celestial bodies, and determine sunrise/sunset times and day length. Reconstructs an ancient scientific instrument using modern technology.

**Highlights:** 3D astronomical model, Measure celestial positions, Record Sun and star movements, Determine sunrise/sunset times, Calculate day length, Adjustable Meridian, Equator, Horizon, Ecliptic, Altitude

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PointSolutions free?

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

### Is Armillary Sphere free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PointSolutions or Armillary Sphere?

PointSolutions is rated higher. PointSolutions averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Armillary Sphere averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do PointSolutions or Armillary Sphere have ads?

Neither PointSolutions nor Armillary Sphere shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PointSolutions or Armillary Sphere?

PointSolutions ships an update every 5 weeks, and Armillary Sphere every 5 months. Most recently, PointSolutions was updated on October 2, 2026 and Armillary Sphere on September 18, 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.*