# KickBack Points vs PostalCal

The clearest difference is price: KickBack Points at Free against PostalCal's $5.99. KickBack Points also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (40 vs 1). PostalCal's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (72% vs 30%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

KickBack Points is free to download; PostalCal costs $5.99 up front. PostalCal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. KickBack Points asks for nothing beyond the download.

PostalCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KickBack Points has 40 ratings behind it against 1, 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 72% of PostalCal's.

KickBack Points ships an update every 5 months, PostalCal every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KickBack Points | PostalCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickback-points/id528848853/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postalcal/id555893957/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#135** |
| Size | 109 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KickBack Points, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/528848856) | [Andrew Franco](https://appshunter.io/developer/540639752) |

## 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


### PostalCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postalcal/id555893957)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This calendar app is designed for postal employees with rotating days off. It displays paydays and postal holidays, eliminating the need for annual paper calendars. Optional in-app purchases allow for color customization and adding personal events.

**Highlights:** Rotating days off calendar, Payday display, Postal observed holidays, Customizable color rotations, Add personal events

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Calendar Colors | $3.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Events | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use calendar
- 🗓️ Helpful for planning
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Simplifies family scheduling
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- ✅ Great functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 📅 Outdated information
- ⏳ Lacks future year updates
- ❌ Re-purchase required
- 🐛 App not opening

**Reported bugs**

- Re-purchase required after payment
- No dates after 11th day
- No 10 shows up
- Last weeks of months have dots instead of dates
- Month & Year not displayed

**Requested features**

- Sync with other calendars (iCal)
- Add custom events option
- Ability to add notes
- Integrate weather
- Add mail volumes manually


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KickBack Points free?

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

### Is PostalCal free?

PostalCal costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

PostalCal is rated higher. KickBack Points averages 3.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while PostalCal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KickBack Points or PostalCal have ads?

Neither KickBack Points nor PostalCal shows ads.

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

KickBack Points ships an update every 5 months, and PostalCal every 9 months. Most recently, KickBack Points was updated on September 27, 2026 and PostalCal on October 3, 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.*