# Points vs Join Academy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Join Academy at none against Points's 1. Join Academy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). Points's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Points sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Join Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Points ships an update every 9 months, Join Academy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Points | Join Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-child-reward/id6464715102/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **63** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Romman Smart Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/536090189) | [Hossam Gadalrab Abbas Gadalrab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650083622) |

## What reviewers say

### Points

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-child-reward/id6464715102)

This app helps parents encourage positive behavior in their children through a points-based reward system. Parents can set goals, award points for achievements, and let children exchange points for desired rewards, fostering motivation and skill development.

**Highlights:** Behavioral goal setting, Points-based reward system, Positive reinforcement, Tracking child's progress, Customizable rewards, Modern parenting tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


### Join Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-academy/id6756069438)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Points free?

Points is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Join Academy free?

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

### Do Points or Join Academy have ads?

Points shows ads; Join Academy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Points or Join Academy?

Points ships an update every 9 months, and Join Academy every 3 months. Most recently, Points was updated on November 3, 2026 and Join Academy on November 5, 2026.

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