Comparison

Pinter App vs PointMe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pinter App

This app helps you brew fresh beer at home. It provides brewing step reminders, direct access to order brewing supplies, and guided instructions. Get support instantly through live chat.

Highlights
  • Brewing step reminders
  • In-app calendar
  • Order Fresh Presses
  • Guided brewing instructions
  • Live chat support
Features
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Tap into a world of Fresh Beer! Get the most out of brewing with your Pinter. Use our in-app calendar to easily keep track of your Pinter(s): get handy notifications reminding you when to move on to the next step of brewing. Shop the website directly from the app to order Fresh Presses in just a few taps. Intuitive app-based instructions guide you through every step. Instant access to live chat and customer support exactly when you need it.

About

PointMe

This app eliminates decision fatigue for nights out by acting as a compass. Simply select a category like bar or cafe, tap the compass, and follow the arrow to the nearest destination. It also features a random mode to discover nearby points of interest.

Highlights
  • Real-time compass navigation
  • Category selection (Bar, Restaurant, Cafe, Liquor Store)
  • Random destination discovery
  • Minimalist, clutter-free interface
  • Privacy-focused, no tracking
  • Group decision-making tie-breaker
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Stop scrolling. Start walking. Ever spent 20 minutes standing on a street corner debating where to go? “Is that bar too crowded?” “I think that cafe is closed...” “I don’t care, you pick!” Indecision is the enemy of a good night out. PointMe kills the debate by turning your phone into a compass that points you directly to the nearest destination. Just tap the compass, follow the arrow, and get there first. How It Works • Open PointMe: No accounts, no clutter • Choose Your Vibe: Select Bar, Restaurant, Cafe, or Liquor Store. • Tap the Compass: PointMe instantly locks onto the closest spot in that category. • Follow the Arrow: The real-time compass points the way. Walk until you arrive. The "Random" Mode Not sure what you’re looking for? Switch to the Random Category mode. PointMe will pick the closest point of interest—whether it’s a museum, a local landmark, or a hidden attraction—and point you there. It’s the easiest way to discover what’s right around the corner. Why PointMe? Pure Utility: A minimalist GPS tool built for one thing: getting you there. Zero Friction: No feeds, no ads, no decision fatigue. Privacy First: We don’t track you. Your location is used only to find your destination and never leaves your device. The Tie-Breaker: The final word for groups who can't decide where to go. Side Effects May Include • Getting to the bar while your friends are still looking at their phones. • Discovering a "hidden gem" simply because it was the closest one. • Actually enjoying your night instead of planning it. Stop debating. Start walking. Download PointMe and let the compass lead the way.

Screenshots

Pinter App4 screens
PointMe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PointMe at 5.0 against Pinter App's 4.1. PointMe also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%). Pinter App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (316 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PointMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pinter App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PointMe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinter App has 316 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Pinter App's written reviews are positive against 100% of PointMe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinter App ships an update monthly, PointMe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pinter App versus PointMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinter AppPointMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (316 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings316 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB43 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThe Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co LTDOlivier Pham

Customer experience

Pinter App

All ratings316 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative35.4%

PointMe

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pinter App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App not recognizing existing accounts
  • Inconsistent app behavior
  • Unreliable push notifications
  • Inability to edit brew timeline
  • Outdated content and instructions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Better calendar integration
  • Improved push notifications
  • More customization options
  • Seamless website-app integration
  • Clearer brewing instructions

PointMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pinter App

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PointMe

One-time1
  • PointMe - Full Access$1.99

Questions

Is Pinter App free?
Pinter App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PointMe free?
PointMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pinter App or PointMe?
PointMe is rated higher. Pinter App averages 4.1 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while PointMe averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Pinter App or PointMe have ads?
Neither Pinter App nor PointMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pinter App or PointMe?
Pinter App ships an update monthly, and PointMe every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pinter App was updated on October 14, 2026 and PointMe on September 22, 2026.

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