# PointSolutions vs My SMSU

The clearest difference is rating: My SMSU at 5.0 against PointSolutions's 4.4. My SMSU also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). PointSolutions's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

My SMSU 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PointSolutions ships an update every 5 weeks, My SMSU every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PointSolutions | My SMSU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointsolutions/id300028504/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smsu/id6758663179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Turning Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300028507) | [Southwest Minnesota State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/819454551) |

## 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


### My SMSU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smsu/id6758663179)

This app centralizes essential student resources, including campus organizations, peer messaging, and event listings. It offers quick access to academic portals and a digital student ID, streamlining the university experience.

**Highlights:** Club and organization discovery, Peer-to-peer messaging, Campus event management, Academic portal shortcuts, Digital student ID

**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 My SMSU free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PointSolutions or My SMSU?

My SMSU is rated higher. PointSolutions averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while My SMSU averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PointSolutions or My SMSU have ads?

Neither PointSolutions nor My SMSU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PointSolutions or My SMSU?

PointSolutions ships an update every 5 weeks, and My SMSU every 3 weeks. Most recently, PointSolutions was updated on October 26, 2026 and My SMSU on October 24, 2026.

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