Comparison

PointSolutions vs Vernier Graphical Analysis GW

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PointSolutions

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
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The PointSolutions polling app (formerly TurningPoint) allows you to use your web-enabled device to respond to questions in real time and self-paced modes. PointSolutions is proven to increase retention and engage learners while allowing instructors to collect data to ensure comprehension. A variety of subscription options are available. FEATURES & FUNCTIONS: • Questions and response options are displayed on your device when polling is opened so that you can answer in real time or at your own pace during self-paced assessments. • Screen displays group responses, user response and indicates correct answer when polling is closed • Multiple choice, multiple response, hotspot, numeric response, true/false and short answer, open-ended question types available • Respond to attendance prompts • View courses you're enrolled in and track grade data • Ability to send messages to communicate questions or concerns to the presenter • Navigate through self-paced assessments in various ways: swiping, navigation carousel, question list view NOTE: PointSolutions mobile is compatible with iOS 13 and above. Users participating in sessions with previous OS versions can participate using a web browser by visiting ttpoll.com. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Vernier Graphical Analysis GW

This application allows science students to collect, graph, and analyze data from various sensors. It supports multiple data-collection modes, offers advanced analysis tools, and enables data sharing for lab reports and further spreadsheet analysis.

Highlights
  • Multi-sensor data collection
  • Time, event, and drop counting modes
  • Graphing and table view
  • Data analysis and statistics
  • Curve fitting
  • Data export (.CSV)
  • Manual data entry
Features
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Graphical Analysis™ GW is a tool for science students to collect, graph, and analyze data from Vernier Go Wireless® sensors. Sensor data-collection support: • Vernier Go Wireless® Temp and Go Wireless pH sensors • Vernier Go Wireless Heart Rate and Go Wireless Exercise Heart Rate monitors • Vernier LabQuest® sensors used with Go Wireless Link or LabQuest Stream interfaces • Basic support for some Vernier Go Direct® Sensors • NODE (by Variable Inc.) sensor support Additional experiment options: • Data Sharing via Wi-Fi connection to LabQuest 2 or Logger Pro® 3 • Built-in Sensors (accelerometers) • Manual Entry Note: Sensor data collection and Data Sharing require the purchase of hardware from Vernier Software & Technology. Built-in sensor and manual entry of data can be performed without a hardware purchase. For more information on Data Sharing, visit http://www.vernier.com/css Key Features - Data Collection • Multi-sensor data-collection support • Time Based, Event Based, and Drop Counting data-collection modes • Configurable data-collection rate and duration for time-based data collection • Sensor calibrations • Option to zero and reverse sensor readings • Graph match feature for use with motion detectors • Manual entry of data from keyboard and clipboard Key Features - Data Analysis • Display one, two, or three graphs simultaneously • View data in a table or show a graph and table side-by-side • Draw Predictions on a graph to uncover misconceptions • Examine, interpolate/extrapolate, and select data • Apply Statistics calculations to find mean, min, max, and standard deviation • Perform curve fits, including linear, quadratic, natural exponent, and more • Add calculated columns based on existing data to linearize data or investigate related concepts • Pinch to scale graphs Key Features - Collaboration and Sharing • Add graph titles • Export graphs and data for printing and inclusion in lab reports • Export data in .CSV format for analysis of data in spreadsheet software such as Excel®, Google Sheets™, and Numbers® Vernier Software & Technology has over 35 years of experience in providing effective learning resources for understanding experimental data in science and math classrooms. Graphical Analysis GW is a part of the extensive system of sensors, interfaces, and data-collection software from Vernier for science and STEM education.

Screenshots

PointSolutions4 screens
Vernier Graphical Analysis GW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PointSolutions at 4.4 against Vernier Graphical Analysis GW's 2.4. PointSolutions also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 158) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Vernier Graphical Analysis GW's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PointSolutions holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PointSolutions has 12K ratings behind it against 158, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of PointSolutions's written reviews are positive against 27% of Vernier Graphical Analysis GW's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PointSolutions ships an update every 5 weeks, Vernier Graphical Analysis GW every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PointSolutions versus Vernier Graphical Analysis GW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointSolutionsVernier Graphical Analysis GW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings) — better2.4 (158 ratings)
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews26.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better158
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurning Technologies, LLCVernier Software & Technology

Customer experience

PointSolutions

All ratings11,740 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative73.7%

Vernier Graphical Analysis GW

All ratings158 ratings
Positive34.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative62.7%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral12.2%
Negative61.1%

Bugs and requests

PointSolutions

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Vernier Graphical Analysis GW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PointSolutions

No in-app purchases

None

Vernier Graphical Analysis GW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PointSolutions free?
PointSolutions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vernier Graphical Analysis GW free?
Vernier Graphical Analysis GW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PointSolutions or Vernier Graphical Analysis GW?
PointSolutions is rated higher. PointSolutions averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Vernier Graphical Analysis GW averages 2.4 from 158 ratings.
Do PointSolutions or Vernier Graphical Analysis GW have ads?
Neither PointSolutions nor Vernier Graphical Analysis GW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PointSolutions or Vernier Graphical Analysis GW?
PointSolutions ships an update every 5 weeks, and Vernier Graphical Analysis GW every 3 months. Most recently, PointSolutions was updated on September 24, 2026 and Vernier Graphical Analysis GW on September 20, 2026.

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