# Pin Mint — Find Your Sweet Spot > Find Your Sweet Spot (iPhone/iPad app by App Force, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-mint/id6756076057 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [App Force, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014753811) - Category: Social Networking, Travel - Price: Free - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 14 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-12-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-06 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-mint/id6756076057/reviews.md ## What is Pin Mint? Pin Mint transforms how you explore and share your favorite places. Drop pins on locations that matter to you, create fun challenges for friends to complete, and reward visitors with beautiful AI-generated collectible badges. DISCOVER & EXPLORE • Find pins shared by friends and discover public locations from the community • Filter your map view: Mine, Friends, All Public, or Unlocked badges • Real-time compass direction indicator shows which way you're facing • See detailed information about each location including photos and tasks • Navigate directly to any pin with built-in maps integration DROP YOUR OWN PINS • Mark your favorite restaurants, cafes, parks, landmarks, and hidden gems • Add photos to showcase what makes each pin special • Create custom tasks for visitors to complete (take a photo, try the signature dish, find the mural, etc.) • Set visibility: Private (just you), Friends (your connections), or Public (everyone) • Create limited-time pins for special events AI-POWERED BADGES • Design unique collectible badges using AI - just describe what you want • Each pin features a one-of-a-kind badge that visitors can earn • Build an impressive collection of badges from all the places you've visited CURATED LISTS & ADVENTURES • Create themed lists grouping your favorite pins (coffee shops, hiking trails, etc.) • Follow lists from friends and the community • Earn special Adventure Badges by completing all pins in a list • Track your progress with real-time completion indicators • Discover nearby lists from the map and start your next adventure COMPLETE CHALLENGES • Visit pins created by friends or discover public pins from the community • Upload photo proof to verify task completion • Unlock badges by finishing all required challenges at each location CONNECT WITH FRIENDS • Add friends and see their pins on your map • Share your favorite locations directly to social media • Compete to see who has the biggest badge collection FOLLOW INFLUENCERS • Discover curated lists from local experts and travel influencers • Follow influencers to see their pins on your map • Explore gold-highlighted pins from influencer lists • Find influencers near you with the Nearby Influencers tab PUBLIC PROFILES • Create a shareable public profile URL • Showcase your pins and badge collection • Control your profile visibility settings TRACK YOUR ADVENTURES • View all your unlocked badges in your personal collection • See stats on your pins including visitor count and completion rates • Relive memories through the photos you've taken at each location • Monitor progress on lists you're following Whether you're a local expert wanting to share your city's best-kept secrets, a traveler looking for authentic recommendations, or someone who loves gamifying their adventures - Pin Mint makes exploring more fun and rewarding. Start dropping pins today and turn every outing into an adventure! ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5 — 2026-01-08 Pin Mint 1.5 - Apple Maps Style & Share from Maps! NEW UI DESIGN: • Apple Maps-Style Search Bar - Beautiful bottom search bar with integrated user avatar • Redesigned FAB Layout - Compass moved to right side for better ergonomics • Bottom Nav Integration - Lists, Pins, Badges, Activity accessible from expanded search • Tap Outside to Dismiss - Intuitive gesture to collapse search bar SHARE FROM MAPS: • Share from Apple Maps - Share locations directly from Apple Maps to create pins • Share from Google Maps - Share locations from Google Maps to create pins • Clipboard Detection - App detects map URLs when resuming and prompts to create pin • Custom URL Scheme - Deep link support for pinmint:// URLs • iOS Share Extension - Share to Pin Mint appears in the iOS share sheet PREVIOUS FEATURES: • Activity Feed, Social Sharing, Deep Links, Visitor Messages (v1.4) • Bottom Navigation with Lists, Pins, Badges overlays (v1.3) • Influencers & Public Profiles (v1.2) • Lists & Adventure Badges (v1.1) • AI-generated collectible badges Find your sweet spot! ### 1.4 — 2025-12-18 Pin Mint 1.4 - Share & Connect! NEW SOCIAL FEATURES: • Activity Feed - See your friends' recent badge unlocks and list completions • Share to Social Media - Share pins, badges, and lists to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & more • Deep Links - Open shared pins directly in the app (pinmint.app/pin/...) • Visitor Messages - Leave a message for future visitors after earning a badge • Shareable Cards - Beautiful social previews when sharing links CONTENT MODERATION: • Instant Publishing - Pins publish immediately with "pending" indicator • AI Review - Automatic content moderation reviews pins for community safety • Report Pins - Report inappropriate pins directly from the check-in screen • Creator Notifications - Get notified when your pins are approved • Visual Indicators - See pending (?) and flagged pins at a glance on the map UI POLISH: • Skeleton Loading - Smooth loading animations for badges, pins, and lists • Haptic Feedback - Satisfying vibrations on badge unlock, navigation, and actions • Toast Notifications - Replaced all alerts with elegant toast messages • Swipe to Close - Swipe down to dismiss any overlay • Activity Button - New Activity tab in bottom navigation PERFORMANCE: • Image Lazy Loading - Faster scrolling with on-demand image loading • Geolocation Throttling - Better battery life with optimized location updates PREVIOUS FEATURES: • Bottom Navigation with Lists, Pins, Badges overlays (v1.3) • Influencers & Public Profiles (v1.2) • Lists & Adventure Badges (v1.1) • AI-generated collectible badges Share your adventures! ### 1.3 — 2025-12-17 ### What's New (Release Notes) ``` Pin Mint 1.3 - Quick Access Navigation! NEW IN THIS VERSION: • Bottom Navigation - New pill-shaped action bar at the bottom of the map • Lists Nearby - Browse and filter public lists, your lists, followed lists, and influencer lists by distance • Pins Nearby - Discover public pins, friends' pins, your pins, and unlocked pins with distance filtering • Badges Collection - View your collected badges filtered by distance with All, Limited Edition, and Recent tabs • Distance Filter - Quick preset buttons (1mi, 5mi, 10mi, 25mi) plus custom slider • Smart Navigation - Tap any item to navigate directly to its location on the map IMPROVEMENTS: • Slide-up overlay animations for a polished experience • Self-follow prevention (can't follow yourself) • Influencer lists now appear in My Lists tab for influencer users • Better distance calculations for nearby content PREVIOUS FEATURES: • Influencers & Public Profiles (v1.2) • Lists & Adventure Badges (v1.1) • AI-generated collectible badges • Friend connections and sharing ### 1.2 — 2025-12-14 Pin Mint 1.2 - Influencers & Public Profiles! NEW IN THIS VERSION: • Influencers - Discover curated lists from local experts and travel influencers • Nearby Influencers - Find influencers in your area from the new map tab • Gold Pin Styling - Influencer pins feature a distinctive gold glow effect • Public Profiles - Create a shareable profile URL (pinmint.app/u/yourname) • Profile Visibility - Control who can see your public profile • Follow Influencers - One-tap follow to see their pins and lists IMPROVEMENTS: • Enhanced profile settings with preview button • Improved profile page toggle controls • Better SSR support for public profile URLs • Streamlined admin dashboard with user pin navigation PREVIOUS FEATURES: • Lists & Adventure Badges • Nearby Lists discovery • Progress tracking on followed lists • AI-generated collectible badges • Friend connections and sharing Discover local experts today! ### 1.1 — 2025-12-11 Pin Mint 1.1 - Lists & Adventures Update! NEW IN THIS VERSION: • Lists - Create themed collections of your favorite pins • Adventure Badges - Earn special badges by completing all pins in a list • Nearby Lists - Discover lists in your area from the map • Active List Mode - Filter the map by a specific list • Progress Tracking - See your badge completion progress on followed lists • Following Tab - Follow lists from friends and the community • Unfollow Lists - Easily manage lists you're following IMPROVEMENTS: • Real-time progress updates when earning badges • Adventure Badge celebration when completing a list • Enhanced My Lists page with completion status CORE FEATURES: • Drop pins on your favorite places • Create custom tasks for visitors • Generate unique AI badges • Build your badge collection • Connect and share with friends ## More apps by App Force, LLC - [Shoot Hero Archery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-hero-archery/id1400398106) All apps by App Force, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1014753811 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-06.*