# Get a Point vs Points Pal

The clearest difference is price: Get a Point at Free against Points Pal's $0.99. Get a Point also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Points Pal's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Get a Point is free to download; Points Pal costs $0.99 up front. Points Pal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Get a Point asks for nothing beyond the download.

Get a Point ships an update every 2 weeks, Points Pal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Get a Point | Points Pal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-pal/id6745768228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 37 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Owings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808665168) | [Linear B LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813787456) |

## What reviewers say

### Get a Point

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-a-point-chore-management/id6744644676)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Points Pal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-pal/id6745768228)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app helps families motivate children by tracking points for good behavior, chores, and learning. Kids can redeem points for rewards, fostering responsibility and celebrating growth through a simple, shared system.

**Highlights:** Simple points awarding system, Family sharing and syncing, Reward redemption for prizes, Private and secure design, Progress tracking at a glance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Get a Point free?

Get a Point is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Points Pal free?

Points Pal costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Get a Point or Points Pal have ads?

Neither Get a Point nor Points Pal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Get a Point or Points Pal?

Get a Point ships an update every 2 weeks, and Points Pal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Get a Point was updated on September 16, 2026 and Points Pal on August 23, 2026.

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