# PointSolutions vs Professor Index

PointSolutions and Professor Index both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Professor Index's written reviews are positive against 22% of PointSolutions's. Professor Index also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). PointSolutions's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 59). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PointSolutions against 4.5 for Professor Index. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PointSolutions has 12K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of PointSolutions's written reviews are positive against 88% of Professor Index's.

PointSolutions ships an update every 5 weeks, Professor Index monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PointSolutions | Professor Index |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointsolutions/id300028504/reviews) | **[4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/professor-index/id6476449470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turning Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300028507) | [Professor Index, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725377550) |

## 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


### Professor Index

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/professor-index/id6476449470)

This app allows college students to rate and review professors and courses, providing insights into teaching effectiveness and course relevance. Students can compare professor profiles and make informed enrollment decisions based on peer feedback.

**Highlights:** Rate and review professors, Get feedback on future professors, Compare professor profiles, Make data-informed enrollment decisions, Gamified review incentives

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PointSolutions free?

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

### Is Professor Index free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PointSolutions or Professor Index?

Professor Index is rated higher. PointSolutions averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Professor Index averages 4.5 from 59 ratings.

### Do PointSolutions or Professor Index have ads?

Neither PointSolutions nor Professor Index shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PointSolutions or Professor Index?

PointSolutions ships an update every 5 weeks, and Professor Index monthly. Most recently, PointSolutions was updated on October 21, 2026 and Professor Index on October 21, 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.*