Points Path vs Perch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Points Path
This tool integrates with Google Flights to display both cash and points prices for flights. It helps users determine the best time to use their frequent flyer miles for award travel.
- Integrates with Google Flights
- Displays cash and points prices
- Award flight search engine
- Finds best travel rewards deals
- Compares flight costs
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Add frequent flyer points prices to Google Flights & find the best deal with your travel rewards! If you’re never sure when’s the best time to use your frequent flyer miles, this is the tool you’ve been waiting for! Points Path is the first award flight search engine that runs directly in Google Flights, and provides both the cash price and points price of every flight in a search.
Perch
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See what your Amex, Chase, airline, and hotel points may be worth. Perch turns scattered balances into one clear estimated dollar value—without bank or inbox access. START WITH A USEFUL ANSWER Add programs such as Hyatt, Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and United MileagePlus. Enter a balance and see an estimated cash value immediately. TRACK VALUE OVER TIME Keep dated balance snapshots, see portfolio history, and understand whether a change came from your balance or a program valuation update. PLAN AROUND EXPIRY Record the qualifying activity date you trust. Perch estimates inactivity deadlines and gives standard 90-, 30-, and 7-day reminders without pretending a balance check reset the clock. FOLLOW PROGRAM CHANGES Radar collects reviewed loyalty-program changes with plain-language impact and a link to the official source. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No bank connection • No inbox access • No passwords for loyalty programs • Screenshot recognition happens on your device and requires confirmation • The core portfolio, history, Radar feed, and standard reminders remain free PERCH PLUS Optional Perch Plus adds proactive alerts for programs you hold, earlier expiry timing, and complete CSV history export. Monthly and annual plans are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Apple Account subscription settings. Estimated values are editorial estimates, not cash offers or guaranteed redemption rates. Program rules can change; confirm important details with the loyalty program. Privacy Policy: https://perch-points.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Points Path at 3 against Perch's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Points Path ships an update every 8 days, Perch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Points Path | Perch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tripsight Inc. | Accelara AI Solutions Limited |
In-app purchases
Points Path
No in-app purchases
Perch
No in-app purchases
