# MileagePlus X vs PACIFICPOINTS

The clearest difference is rating: MileagePlus X at 4.8 against PACIFICPOINTS's 3.6. MileagePlus X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (21K vs 63). PACIFICPOINTS's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

MileagePlus X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MileagePlus X has 21K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 22% and 22% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MileagePlus X | PACIFICPOINTS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mileageplus-x/id928624751/reviews)** | [3.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacificpoints/id1505917105/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **22.3% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 58 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/928624750) | [CPL Pacific, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505490787) |

## What reviewers say

### MileagePlus X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mileageplus-x/id928624751)

Earn United MileagePlus award miles on everyday purchases. Discover nearby merchants, buy eGift cards, and browse curated deals. Track your miles as they post directly to your account with a refreshed, intuitive design.

**Highlights:** Earn award miles on purchases, Discover nearby merchants, Buy eGift cards, Browse curated deals, Track miles earned, Intuitive design

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Earn miles on everyday purchases
- 🛒 Easy way to earn United miles
- 🛫 Useful for earning miles for travel
- 🤑 Free miles for shopping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unreliable app with frequent issues
- 🚫 Transactions often declined for no reason
- 🕰️ Slow and frustrating purchase process
- 🗣️ Poor customer service and lack of support
- 🔒 Security concerns and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring transaction decline issues
- Inconsistent tracking of earned miles
- Glitches with gift card purchases

**Requested features**

- Improve search and location functionality
- Enhance user experience and app stability
- Provide better customer support channels


### PACIFICPOINTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacificpoints/id1505917105)

This app allows users to earn and redeem loyalty points for discounts and vouchers. Users can also use their accumulated points to make purchases and track their point balance and transaction history easily.

**Highlights:** Earn points on purchases, Redeem points for discounts, Use points for payments, Check point balance, View transaction history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MileagePlus X free?

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

### Is PACIFICPOINTS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MileagePlus X or PACIFICPOINTS?

MileagePlus X is rated higher. MileagePlus X averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while PACIFICPOINTS averages 3.6 from 63 ratings.

### Do MileagePlus X or PACIFICPOINTS have ads?

PACIFICPOINTS shows ads; MileagePlus X does not.

### Which is updated more often, MileagePlus X or PACIFICPOINTS?

MileagePlus X ships an update monthly, and PACIFICPOINTS monthly. Most recently, MileagePlus X was updated on September 23, 2026 and PACIFICPOINTS on August 31, 2026.

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