# Launchpoint vs Surplus Funds

The clearest difference is update cadence: Launchpoint at every 8 days against Surplus Funds's every 2 months. Launchpoint also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). Surplus Funds's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Surplus Funds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Launchpoint has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Launchpoint ships an update every 8 days, Surplus Funds every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Launchpoint | Surplus Funds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchpoint-make-money/id6479632197/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surplus-funds/id6765951344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Launchpoint](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806692742) | [EXCESS QUEST LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896137502) |

## What reviewers say

### Launchpoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchpoint-make-money/id6479632197)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Earn money by creating content for social media. Get paid for using sounds, posting stories, making videos, and integrating products. Access exclusive opportunities, including free products and NIL deals for student athletes. Cash out easily via PayPal or Venmo.

**Highlights:** Get paid for using sounds, Earn from posting stories, Monetize video content, Product integration opportunities, Automatic video captioning, Link in bio customization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Smooth and stress-free process
- 💡 Great for UGC creators
- 💰 Good opportunities to earn money
- ✅ Straightforward withdrawal process

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Fake app/payouts mentioned
- ❌ Incompetent app/tracking issues
- 🐛 Difficult UI navigation
- 🐛 Joining campaigns is a pain
- 🐛 Email verification issues

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking doesn't work half of the time
- Takes over an hour to link missing videos
- App doesn't track views correctly
- Nearly impossible to link account without contacting developer support
- Email verification requires constant back and forth

**Requested features**

- Update app for smaller schools to be included for NIL
- Improve email verification process
- Add more campaigns for macro-creators
- Fix contract not found errors
- Improve tracking functionality


### Surplus Funds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surplus-funds/id6765951344)

This CRM is designed for professionals recovering surplus funds. It helps manage cases from lead to payout, including claimant contact, document signing, and team collaboration. Features AI assistance for drafting messages and summarizing cases.

**Highlights:** Case tracking from lead to payout, Direct dialing and SMS messaging, Document sending for e-signature, Team collaboration channels, AI assistant for drafting and summarization, Email integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Launchpoint free?

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

### Is Surplus Funds free?

Surplus Funds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Launchpoint or Surplus Funds?

Surplus Funds is rated higher. Launchpoint averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Surplus Funds averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Launchpoint or Surplus Funds have ads?

Neither Launchpoint nor Surplus Funds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Launchpoint or Surplus Funds?

Launchpoint ships an update every 8 days, and Surplus Funds every 2 months. Most recently, Launchpoint was updated on October 24, 2026 and Surplus Funds on October 24, 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.*