# LoungeKey vs Pointcy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pointcy at 100% against LoungeKey's 21%. Pointcy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). LoungeKey's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (17K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Pointcy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LoungeKey has 17K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of LoungeKey's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pointcy's.

LoungeKey ships an update fortnightly, Pointcy every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LoungeKey | Pointcy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loungekey/id808810002/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointcy/id1627210741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 235 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lounge Key Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/808810005) | [POINTCY PAZARLAMA VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKET](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627210743) |

## What reviewers say

### LoungeKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loungekey/id808810002)

Access a global network of airport lounges and experiences with your payment card. Enjoy contactless entry, check visit entitlements, and discover dining, spa, and sleep pods in over 700 airports worldwide. Elevate your travel journey with additional services and benefits.

**Highlights:** Contactless entry with Digital Card, Check visit entitlement and history, Search and save lounges/experiences, Access global airport lounges, Discover dining, spa, and sleep pods, Unlock additional travel services

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent service
- 🌍 Worldwide lounge access
- 🍽️ Great food and amenities
- 👍 Seamless user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login/password issues
- 🔍 Unclear lounge access policies
- 🔌 Unreliable app functionality
- 💳 Unexpected charges

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to register or create account
- App crashes on launch or login
- Validation errors when adding payment card
- Incorrect lounge information in the app

**Requested features**

- Add digital card to mobile wallet
- Display remaining free visits
- Improve lounge search and booking
- Provide better customer support


### Pointcy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointcy/id1627210741)

This app enhances travel to Turkey by providing free Wi-Fi access, exclusive discounts at local brands, and comprehensive tourist information. It acts as a virtual guide, offering insights into historical sites and cultural values, while also featuring games and competitions to make your trip more enjoyable.

**Highlights:** Free Wi-Fi access at over 9,000 hotspots, Exclusive discounts up to 30% at contracted brands, Detailed touristic and cultural information, Virtual guide for must-visit points, Games and competitions for enhanced travel experience, Mobile MuseumPass purchasing advantage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LoungeKey free?

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

### Is Pointcy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LoungeKey or Pointcy?

Pointcy is rated higher. LoungeKey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Pointcy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LoungeKey or Pointcy have ads?

Neither LoungeKey nor Pointcy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LoungeKey or Pointcy?

LoungeKey ships an update fortnightly, and Pointcy every 6 months. Most recently, LoungeKey was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pointcy 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.*
