# KickBack Points vs UPLNK

The clearest difference is rating: UPLNK at 4.5 against KickBack Points's 3.0. UPLNK also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 30%) and ratings volume (206 vs 40). KickBack Points's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). 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.

UPLNK holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UPLNK has 206 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of KickBack Points's written reviews are positive against 45% of UPLNK's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KickBack Points | UPLNK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickback-points/id528848853/reviews) | **[4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uplnk/id1321016987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 109 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KickBack Points, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/528848856) | [City of Lincoln, Nebraska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321016986) |

## What reviewers say

### KickBack Points

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickback-points/id528848853)

Track your loyalty points and rewards from participating merchants. Easily find nearby locations and view your transaction history to maximize your earnings and plan your next reward.

**Highlights:** Displays current points total, Recent transaction history, Find participating merchants, Search locations by city, state, or zip, Enroll your card

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Can track points
- 👍 Can see game status
- 👍 Can see club status
- 👍 Can see recent transactions
- 👍 Can view locations nationwide

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 App won't open
- 🐛 App is useless
- 🐛 Points never accurate

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't open
- Points not accurate
- Contests not working
- Cannot opt-in to offers
- Cannot contact support

**Requested features**

- Integrate Touch ID
- Integrate Passbook
- Barcode function for scanning
- Wallet option
- Use virtual card at pump


### UPLNK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uplnk/id1321016987)

Report non-emergency city issues like potholes and graffiti directly to responsible departments. Track the status of reported problems, add comments, and upload photos. Access various city databases within Lincoln, Nebraska.

**Highlights:** Report non-emergency city issues, Track issue status, Comment on submissions, Upload photos, Access city databases, Route issues to departments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KickBack Points free?

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

### Is UPLNK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KickBack Points or UPLNK?

UPLNK is rated higher. KickBack Points averages 3.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while UPLNK averages 4.5 from 206 ratings.

### Do KickBack Points or UPLNK have ads?

Neither KickBack Points nor UPLNK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KickBack Points or UPLNK?

KickBack Points ships an update every 5 months, and UPLNK every 5 months. Most recently, KickBack Points was updated on October 14, 2026 and UPLNK on October 16, 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.*