# PinLocation

> Location sharing, saving, and navigation tool for friends and personal places. (iPhone/iPad app by Jaroslaw Szymczyk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinlocation/id546240588 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jaroslaw Szymczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/423929986)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinlocation/id546240588/reviews.md

## What is PinLocation?

If you like Maps app, you will love PinLocation. In fact, it is a MUST HAVE app for you. Try it out and let me know what you think.
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(1) This unique app will let you and your friends find each other very simply and accurately in no time. You will see current direction and distance (constantly updated) to your friend's last location. It takes only one touch to send text message with your location. Then, you can copy text sent from your friend and Paste it here to see his/her location on the Map. You want to find each other on a crowded beach - no problem. There is no other app that let you do that as quickly and simply as this one. 
(2) You can label your favorite locations and store them in a list. No more looking for same place twice. You found a nice place and want to come back to it - just save a pin. You'll love it.
(3) You can use the list with your labels to select location that you previously saved. You can use these locations to find Directions and Distance from your current location to your selected location in no time. It can not be any simpler.
(4) You can drop a Pin at any location on the map (it becomes your destination) and see the direction and distance from your current location to it. You will see the direction, the address that you are passing by or distance getting updated as you are moving.
(5) You can search your locations by their name e.g. if you type "ea" you'll see all locations with name that contain ea like Rest Area, Creative or East Chicago. If you type "10", you'll see all locations within radius 10 mi (if miles are selected as current units). If you type: ">10", you'll see all locations outside of 10 miles radius. If you type >10<500, you'll see all locations at a distance greater than 10 and less than 500 miles.

## Key features

- Real-time friend finding
- Location sharing via text
- Save and label favorite locations
- Get directions to saved places
- Drop pins for destinations
- Search locations by name or distance

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web backup of pins | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinlocation/id546240588/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2017-11-07*

Update screws up everything. Remove it

### 5/5 — Cool app to get the address

*2017-01-22*

Good to share gps coordinate and let friends where ur. Also it tell you the exact address of ur location.

### 5/5 — Developer

*2013-08-08*

Sorry, this is not a game. You cannot play it. It is a tool to help you find your friends anywhere and quick. You can see the direction you need to go towards and the distance to go. You can see your current address that updates as you are moving. It will help you find some business if you know the address. You can save your favourite places in the list and find them in the future. There are many other things you can do with it but you cannot play it. Sorry.

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2013-07-31*

This app is a great tool, it is very easy to use and it has nice graphics. I use pinlocation to save pins of places that I would like to visit again and for measuring distance from my place to a pin. I also like to track my friends and share my location.

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2013-07-30*

This app is great for finding your fiends anywhere and quick. I love that it is very easy to use and you can label your favorite locations. Highly recommended!

### 5/5 — Perfect for what I needed!  A canoer's best tool.

*2013-07-30*

Used this on a canoe trip with friends. We had two groups leaving at different times, planning on meeting along the river but we were worried we'd miss each other so I was looking for an app just like this! And this one worked perfectly - was able to see us getting closer to our friends as we canoed...only worry was phone reception but that worked out too! Thanks!

### 5/5 — Great! Very Useful!

*2013-06-06*

Wow! This is a GREAT program!!! I've been waiting for something like this!!! Let's me find ppl without the hassle of asking them for directions. This is a lot easier to use and more practical then the other similar programs of this type. Could have a nicer background but overall I would give this program an A. Highly recommended!!!

### 1/5 — H

*2013-03-18*

Not a good game it dosnt let me do anything

## Frequently asked questions about PinLocation

### How does PinLocation help me find friends?

PinLocation allows you to see the current direction and distance to your friends' last known locations. This feature is constantly updated, making it simple to locate each other even in crowded areas.

### Can I save places I like with PinLocation?

Yes, you can label and store your favorite locations in a list within PinLocation. This makes it easy to find and return to places you've discovered or want to revisit.

### How do I get directions using PinLocation?

You can select a previously saved location from your list or drop a pin at any point on the map. PinLocation will then show you the direction and distance from your current location to your chosen destination.

### What kind of search options does PinLocation offer for saved locations?

You can search for locations by their name, which will display all saved places containing those characters. You can also search for locations within a specific radius (e.g., '10 mi') or outside a radius (e.g., '>10 mi').

### Is PinLocation available on all Apple devices?

PinLocation is supported on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This broad compatibility ensures you can use its features across your Apple ecosystem.

### How often is PinLocation updated?

The latest version of PinLocation is 3.6.5, which was last updated on December 1, 2017. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app has been stable since its release in 2012.

### What is the age rating for PinLocation?

PinLocation has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's straightforward interface and utility are designed for ease of use.

### Does PinLocation have ads?

No, PinLocation does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.5 — 2017-12-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Few small bugs fixed.

### 3.6.3 — 2017-11-08

While waiting for completion of the review of my previous big update I found few small bugs. They were eliminated here.

### 3.5.0 — 2017-11-06

*** MAJOR UPDATE *** 
All users should have this update. PinLocation was updated for the latest iOS 11. Many, many improvements. Especially on Favorite Locations screen (select Search icon on bottom toolbar, last icon on the right). Editing locations (select OPTIONS on Favorite Location screen): e.g. deleting locations, moving locations. New functions to sort locations by name, date, distance. 
*** BONUS ***
1) All your favorite locations can be stored on the web and shared between multiple devices. 
2) You will be able to track your friends live and you both will be able to see where you are at any time. 
3) You will be able to track your movements. 
4) You can Store and Restore all your locations even if you delete your app and reinstall it or transfer it to a new device. 
All these new features will be available as a paid option. 
PLEASE NOTE: You don't need to purchase it. All existing features will continue working as before. Please share with me all your comments and suggestions.

### 3.1.8 — 2016-12-16

Initial zoom fixed. It was not working every time.

### 3.1.6 — 2016-12-07

Current address, on iPad, was still off the screen.

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## More apps by Jaroslaw Szymczyk

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All apps by Jaroslaw Szymczyk: https://appshunter.io/developer/423929986

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