Comparison

Koh Lanta Approved vs Pointify

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

Head to head
About

Koh Lanta Approved

This travel guide app offers an insider's look at Koh Lanta, providing essential information, interactive maps, and live updates. It also features exclusive member discounts and community events, aiming to enhance your travel experience.

Highlights
  • Insider's guide to Koh Lanta
  • Interactive location-based map
  • Live weather and tide information
  • Daily news and travel alerts
  • Exclusive member discounts
  • Event listings and community meet-ups
  • Direct visa application support
Features
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DISCOVER KOH LANTA LIKE A LOCAL Your local travel guide to Koh Lanta, Thailand. Discover beaches, restaurants, bars, activities, events and hidden gems – all in one app. Whether you're planning your holiday or already exploring the island, Koh Lanta Approved helps you find your way with local recommendations, interactive maps and practical travel information. EXPLORE THE ISLAND • Beaches, restaurants, cafés and bars • Things to do, tours and activities • Local events and what's happening on Koh Lanta • Hidden gems and local favourites • Interactive maps to help you explore TRAVEL SMARTER Find useful information about travelling in Thailand, including visas, transportation, local customs and practical tips to make your stay easier. STAY UPDATED Get news, event updates and useful information through push notifications. Discover what's happening around the island and stay connected to the local community. FRIENDS OF LANTA Discover participating local businesses offering special benefits and discounts through our Friends of Lanta programme. REAL LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Forget outdated travel blogs and endless searching. Koh Lanta Approved brings together curated recommendations and regularly updated information from people who know the island. Less searching. More exploring. Download Koh Lanta Approved and discover the island like a local. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pointify

Features
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Find flights with cash or points. Keep your travel rewards in view and bring your plans together with Pointify. SEARCH FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP Explore cash fares and award availability. Choose your dates, airline preferences and cabin, then review the fare or points requirement and any taxes and fees before continuing. ONE PLACE FOR YOUR REWARDS Keep loyalty balances and travel cards in your Wallet. View account details, add balances manually and connect supported accounts where available. PLAN WITH YOUR GROUP Bring a trip’s itinerary, saved ideas, decisions and costs into one shared workspace. Vote on options and keep the next step clear. MAKE SENSE OF EARNING POINTS See what a dollar earns with a supported card. Enter a purchase amount to estimate rewards, compare cards and check current offers with the card company. Point values are estimates and depend on how rewards are used. Prices, availability, rewards rates and card terms can change. Review current terms before booking or applying for a card. Some features require an account or a paid subscription. Current prices and plan details are shown in the app before purchase. Support: https://www.pointifytravels.com/contact Privacy: https://www.pointifytravels.com/privacy Terms: https://www.pointifytravels.com/terms Built for iPhone and iPad, with light and dark appearances and adaptable tablet layouts. Optional subscriptions are managed in your Apple account settings.

Screenshots

Koh Lanta Approved4 screens
Pointify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pointify at every 9 days against Koh Lanta Approved's monthly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Koh Lanta Approved sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pointify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Koh Lanta Approved ships an update monthly, Pointify every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Koh Lanta Approved versus Pointify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKoh Lanta ApprovedPointify
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuide Approved ABZoheb Alvi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Koh Lanta Approved

Subscriptions3
  • Ko Lanta Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Ko Lanta Monthly Plan3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Ko Lanta Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
4 purchases

Pointify

Subscriptions4
  • Pro1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Business1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Pro (Annual)1 Month trial$109.991 Year
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  • Business (Annual)1 Month trial$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Koh Lanta Approved free?
Koh Lanta Approved is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pointify free?
Pointify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Koh Lanta Approved or Pointify have ads?
Neither Koh Lanta Approved nor Pointify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Koh Lanta Approved or Pointify?
Koh Lanta Approved ships an update monthly, and Pointify every 9 days. Most recently, Koh Lanta Approved was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pointify on November 9, 2026.

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