BioPhotonics vs Pointe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BioPhotonics
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BioPhotonics, the world's leading magazine covering light and the life sciences, is also available as a mobile app. Features include the ability to: • Read articles in a mobile-friendly format • Download a pdf of each issue • Search archived issues Every issue of BioPhotonics brings the latest in lasers, optics, imaging, microscopy, spectroscopy, lighting, and other biophotonic technologies. The magazine is at the forefront of a coming transformation, bringing light-based technologies to medical research, diagnosis, and treatment. It is written for an audience of researchers, engineers, and clinicians. This application is powered by GTxcel, a leader in digital publishing technology, provider of hundreds of online digital publications and mobile magazine apps.
Pointe
This community radio station app broadcasts news, music, and family programs from the Point and Villa community. It aims to entertain, inform, and connect listeners globally with local happenings.
- Community-based radio station
- Local news and information
- Cross-generational music
- Family-friendly programs
- Global listener connectivity
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Pointe is a community based radio station in the heart of the Point and Villa community. The radio station seeks to enlighten and entertain listeners from all over the world and to inform the public on what’s happening in the island. Pointe FM delivers factual and timely news, cross generational music and programs for the entire family. Pointe FM is managed and operated by hard working Antiguans and Barbudans, employing a number of young talented individuals from across the nation. Tune in on 99.1FM or download our app to stay connected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BioPhotonics at every 7 months against Pointe's every 33 months. BioPhotonics also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BioPhotonics ships an update every 7 months, Pointe every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BioPhotonics | Pointe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (46 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 46 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 33 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 248 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Laurin Publishing Co., Inc. | sherwin jupiter |
In-app purchases
BioPhotonics
No in-app purchases
Pointe
No in-app purchases
