# KickBack Points vs Bear Shield

The clearest difference is rating: Bear Shield at 5.0 against KickBack Points's 3.0. KickBack Points's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.2). 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.

Bear Shield 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KickBack Points ships an update every 5 months, Bear Shield every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KickBack Points | Bear Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickback-points/id528848853/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-shield/id6747821868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 109 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KickBack Points, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/528848856) | [Missouri State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/348991589) |

## 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


### Bear Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-shield/id6747821868)

Enhance organizational security with tools like a panic slider, tip submission, and a safety timer. This app provides an extra layer of protection for your community.

**Highlights:** Panic Slider, Submit Tips, Safety Timer, Organizational Protection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KickBack Points free?

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

### Is Bear Shield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KickBack Points or Bear Shield?

Bear Shield is rated higher. KickBack Points averages 3.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Bear Shield averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do KickBack Points or Bear Shield have ads?

Neither KickBack Points nor Bear Shield shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KickBack Points or Bear Shield?

KickBack Points ships an update every 5 months, and Bear Shield every 4 months. Most recently, KickBack Points was updated on September 18, 2026 and Bear Shield on August 22, 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.*