# KickBack Points vs First Step Help

KickBack Points and First Step Help both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of First Step Help's written reviews are positive against 30% of KickBack Points's. KickBack Points's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). 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 — 3.0 for KickBack Points against 3.0 for First Step Help. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KickBack Points has 40 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of KickBack Points's written reviews are positive against 100% of First Step Help's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KickBack Points | First Step Help |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickback-points/id528848853/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-step-help/id1478309146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 109 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KickBack Points, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/528848856) | [First Step Internet, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478309145) |

## 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


### First Step Help

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-step-help/id1478309146)

This utility app performs various network tests and diagnostics to help troubleshoot internet issues. It allows users to share test results with support agents for faster problem resolution. Additional features include live view sessions and router settings checks.

**Highlights:** Network tests and diagnostics, Share test results with support, Live View sessions, Router settings check, Location data for network analysis

**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 First Step Help free?

First Step Help is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KickBack Points or First Step Help?

KickBack Points and First Step Help are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 40 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do KickBack Points or First Step Help have ads?

Neither KickBack Points nor First Step Help shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KickBack Points or First Step Help?

KickBack Points ships an update every 5 months, and First Step Help every 5 months. Most recently, KickBack Points was updated on September 18, 2026 and First Step Help 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.*