# Pinner for Pinboard — Antisocial bookmarking

> Full-featured Pinboard bookmark manager with extensive iOS integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Sam Oakley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinner-for-pinboard/id591613202 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sam Oakley](https://appshunter.io/developer/591613205)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.37/5 from 169 App Store ratings · 104 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-01-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinner-for-pinboard/id591613202/reviews.md

## What is Pinner for Pinboard?

"The best Pinboard app for iOS" - The Sweet Setup

Pinner is a fast, full-featured app for your Pinboard bookmarks. Designed for all users of Pinboard, you can browse, edit, read, manage, and much more. Pinner has cutting-edge iOS integration including Share Extensions, Spotlight Search, Today Widgets, 3D Touch, and more.

Share Extensions
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Create a new bookmark in Pinner from anywhere you can share a URL or web page, using the two Share Extensions.

Quickly save a webpage to Pinboard without ever leaving the current app. Like to automate your apps? Pinner also supports a URL scheme.


Spotlight Search
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Search your bookmarks from within iOS' Spotlight Search.

Universal search integration presents Pinner bookmarks alongside web and other app results. Search for a topic and find just the page you wanted, without having to launch Pinner.

Today Widgets
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Add Pinner to your Today view with the two widgets.

"Recent Bookmarks" shows your most recent 5 bookmarks. Add it to your Today View, or 3D Touch the App Icon. "Popular on Pinboard" shows what's popular with other users of Pinboard. Add it to your Today View to see the latest bookmarks.


Split View & Slide Over
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If you have an iPad that supports Slide Over or Split View, you can multitask with your bookmarks and even open them directly in Safari when split (enable in Settings).


Continuity
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Keep reading a bookmark when switching between devices using Handoff.

Transfer a bookmark directly between copies of the app running on iPhone & iPad, or send the page to Safari on devices where Pinner isn't installed - including Macs running OS X Yosemite.


Social Bookmarking
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Along with your bookmarks - synced and saved to your device - browse through categories of bookmarks from other users, including Popular, Recent, Wikipedia & Fandom.


Customisation
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Create custom searches on both your bookmarks and community bookmarks.

Get fast access to your most important bookmarks & the newest ones from around the web. Filter by tag, title, author and URL.


Integrated
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Pinner utilises Safari View Controller, meaning your bookmarks open in the familiar Safari UI with all your sessions and cookies available.


Theming
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Triple-tap the top bar to switch to Dark Mode, designed to be perfect for night-time reading.

Choose between a huge selection of app fonts, including ones you have installed yourself.


All Devices
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Pinner is a universal app available on iPhone and iPad, optimised for Retina displays, 64-bit CPUs, and all sizes of device.

AutoLayout & Dynamic Type support means Pinner looks great on every size of device - from iPhone 4 to iPad Pro.


Praise for Pinner
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“Pinner is one of the best ways to interact with Pinboard on iOS. If you’re a fan of Pinboard (and you should be), do yourself a favor and buy this app because it’s the best.” — The Sweet Setup

“Pinner 3 is an elegant Pinboard client that cleverly implements new iOS 8 features.” — MacStories

“Overall Pinner 3 is one of the best Pinboard apps available today.” — Beautiful Pixels

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Use del.icio.us, Pocket or Instapaper? Give Pinner & Pinboard.in a try! It's flexible enough to be used to archive all your bookmarks forever, or just as a read later list.

Follow @pinner_app on Twitter or visit blog.pinnerapp.net for news.

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Pinner requires a Pinboard.in account for online syncing functionality, but can be used without sign up for local bookmarking.

## Key features

- Share Extensions for quick bookmarking
- Spotlight Search for bookmark discovery
- Today Widgets for recent and popular bookmarks
- Split View & Slide Over multitasking
- Handoff for seamless device continuity
- Browse community bookmarks
- Customizable search and filtering
- Dark Mode and font customization

## What do users think of Pinner for Pinboard?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient bookmark syncing
- 👍 Clean, intuitive user interface
- 🔗 Seamless Safari share sheet integration
- 📱 Native iOS feel and design
- ⚡ Quick Pin feature for rapid bookmarking
- 🎯 Excellent tag management and autocomplete
- 📖 Built-in reader mode for articles
- 🖥️ iPad support with split-view functionality
- 🔍 Effective search capabilities
- 💾 Reliable bookmark storage and retrieval

**Cons**

- ⚠️ Abandoned by developer - no updates in 6 years
- 🐛 Broken share sheet functionality
- 🐛 Fails to fetch webpage titles
- 🐛 Crashes on iOS 14+ versions
- 🐛 'No URL found' error messages
- 🐛 Persistent 'pasted from' clipboard notifications
- ⏱️ Extremely slow to save bookmarks
- 🔌 Inconsistent syncing with Pinboard
- ❌ Non-functional search filters
- 🔄 Bookmarks disappear or duplicate
- 📵 Incompatible with modern iOS features
- 🚫 Cannot tag new bookmarks
- 💥 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🔐 Login failures with API tokens

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Share sheet integration broken - 'no URL found' error
- Webpage titles not fetched automatically
- App crashes on launch with iOS 14+
- Persistent 'pasted from' clipboard banner appearing repeatedly
- Bookmarks fail to sync or disappear entirely
- Search filters non-functional on iOS 13+
- Cannot add tags to new bookmarks
- Slow performance when saving URLs (up to 1 minute)
- Duplicate bookmarks appearing in list
- Login failures with both password and API token
- App freezes during share sheet operations
- Bookmarks not refreshing after external edits
- Quick Pin sometimes fails to auto-fill titles
- Description and tag suggestions not working
- Timeout errors despite stable internet connection

**Most requested features**

- Bulk editing for multiple bookmarks
- Ability to rename/delete tags in bulk
- Offline mode for reading saved articles
- Dark mode support
- Tag suggestions from popular sources
- Ability to view team member bookmarks
- Modern share sheet support (iOS 13+)
- Automatic tag recommendations
- Better visual spacing in UI
- Support for editing tags on existing pins

## Recent user reviews (10 of 104)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinner-for-pinboard/id591613202/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No longer works properly. Seems abandoned

*2024-05-25*

I was a big fan of this app but lately whenever I try and use it from the share menu I get an error. It also occasionally fails to load my bookmarks. The last update seems to have been 6 years ago so I guess this has been abandoned.

### 2/5 — Needs updates, no longer works

*2024-04-28*

This was previously the perfect app but it’s not kept up with updates. At this point it is non-functional, I am unable to see my pins or create any new ones. It’s sad as I have loved this app for years. I hope it sees some maintenance, it was previously excellent.

### 3/5 — Save to Pinner from share sheet broken

*2024-04-25*

This used to be an excellent tool for saving bookmarks to Pinboard, but increasingly its features stopped working. Now, however, it can’t even save from the share sheet anymore, complaining that there is “no URL found” when trying to save a webpage to Pinner. A bummer.

### 1/5 — Abandonware?

*2024-01-18*

This app used to be great, but sadly it seems the developer has abandoned it. It hasn't been updated in years, and now, in iOS 17, I get an error that says, "Could not save. No URL found." Yet, another Pinboard app (which I don't like as much) has NO problem saving the very same pages. 

Currently, this app is unusable, as it no longer performs basic functions.

### 3/5 — Great design but website titles not fetched

*2023-02-09*

I love the app, and I feel like only recently I’ve experienced the following bug. For whatever reason, if you save a website to Pinner from the share sheet, the web page title isn’t fetched. The app also used to prompt me to input my tags and add my own description, but it doesn’t seem to do that anymore (though this might be a setting error). I find myself using my Pinboard favorites bookmark more often because it works better. I hope they fix these issues.

### 3/5 — Disappointingly slow to add via sharing.

*2022-04-13, version 4.3.1*

Takes up to a minute to save a URL. Not worth the time. Too bad, it used to be much faster. Probably not the devs’ fault, but I am back to bookmarklets and shortcuts.

### 2/5 — Used to be good

*2021-03-07, version 4.3.1*

Unfortunately it looks like the developer has abandoned this app. On the current iOS version you can't tag new bookmarks and there's a glitch where it constantly says shows that "pasting from X" popup when you're in the app.

### 1/5 — Pinner

*2021-02-25*

Has been a great app but no longer seems to work properly. Look elsewhere for your pinboard needs

### 1/5 — Crashes in iOS 14 - please update

*2021-01-30, version 4.3.1*

I love and rely in this app to post URLs to Pinboard. It’s well designed and intuitive. 

Unfortunately, as of  updating to iOS 14, the program crashes on entry and appears to be abandoned. 

Please recompile and re-release the app if at all possible. It’s a winner!

### 1/5 — Broken for Months

*2021-01-22, version 4.3.1*

This once useful app has either been abandoned or otherwise isn’t maintained with previous quality. Look for something else.

## Frequently asked questions about Pinner for Pinboard

### What does Pinner for Pinboard do?

Pinner for Pinboard is a mobile application designed to provide a fast and full-featured way to manage your Pinboard bookmarks. It allows you to browse, edit, read, and organize your saved web pages with deep integration into iOS features.

### What are the key features of Pinner for Pinboard?

Key features include Share Extensions for quick saving, Spotlight Search for finding bookmarks, Today Widgets for quick access, Split View and Slide Over for multitasking on iPad, and Handoff for seamless continuity between devices. It also supports browsing community bookmarks and offers customization options like Dark Mode and font choices.

### How much does Pinner for Pinboard cost?

Based on the provided information, Pinner for Pinboard is a paid application. It does not mention any in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating a one-time purchase for the app.

### What devices is Pinner for Pinboard compatible with?

Pinner for Pinboard is a universal app, meaning it is available and optimized for both iPhone and iPad. It supports various device sizes and resolutions, from older models like the iPhone 4 up to the iPad Pro, with support for AutoLayout and Dynamic Type.

### What are common use cases for Pinner for Pinboard?

Common use cases include quickly saving articles or websites to your Pinboard account directly from any app using the Share Extension, easily searching your entire bookmark library via Spotlight, and accessing recent or popular bookmarks from your Today view. It's also useful for organizing research or articles for later reading across multiple devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.1 — 2017-10-05

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

If you like Pinner, please take the time to rate and review: it really helps!

• Fix an issue where a URL would be truncated if it contained query parameters (? or #)
• Fix a performance issue which could cause a hang when sync finished
• Fix a crash when a bookmark had no title on Pinboard

Previously:
• Updated for iOS 11
• Added two new Today Widgets!
• "Recent Bookmarks" shows your most recent 5 bookmarks. Add it to your Today View, or 3D Touch the App Icon.
• "Popular on Pinboard" shows what's popular with other users of Pinboard. Add it to your Today view to see the latest bookmarks.

### 4.3.0 — 2017-09-20

If you like Pinner, please take the time to rate and review: it really helps!
• Updated for iOS 11

Previously:
• Added two new Today Widgets!
• "Recent Bookmarks" shows your most recent 5 bookmarks. Add it to your Today View, or 3D Touch the App Icon.
• "Popular on Pinboard" shows what's popular with other users of Pinboard. Add it to your Today view to see the latest bookmarks.
• Fixed issue with Quick Pin not showing a progress indicator.
• Fixed layout issue with Tags
• Fixed issue where tapping the (+) button on a Tag while searching would not add it to the filter.
• Removed the Apple Watch App as WatchKit 1.0 is no longer supported.

### 4.2.0 — 2016-09-13

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= 4.2.0 =========
- Added two new Today Widgets!
- "Recent Bookmarks" shows your most recent 5 bookmarks. Add it to your Today View, or 3D Touch the App Icon.
- "Popular on Pinboard" shows what's popular with other users of Pinboard. Add it to your Today view to see the latest bookmarks.
- Fixed issue with Quick Pin not showing a progress indicator.
- Fixed layout issue with Tags
- Fixed issue where tapping the (+) button on a Tag while searching would not add it to the filter.
- Removed the Apple Watch App as WatchKit 1.0 is no longer supported.

### 4.1.1 — 2015-10-24

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= 4.1.1 =========
- Add option to open links in Safari all the time.
- Add bookmark search option, "All", to search all fields.
- Re-add fullscreen mode on iPad and iPhone Plus.
- Share extension will now appear in more apps, including Flipboard (Thanks @Timonus!).
- Peek/Pop will open in Safari if "Open in Safari" is enabled (previously opened SafariViewController).
- Fix encoding issue that could cause URLs containing a "+" to not be uploaded.
- Fix issue where "copy from clipboard" could annoy you by appearing multiple times for the same URL.
- Fixed search bar transparency issues.
- Show login page on first run.
- "Description" field now allows non-Latin keyboard entry.

### 4.1.0 — 2015-10-04

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= 4.1.0 =========
- [3D Touch] Shortcuts from the app icon. Quickly add, or go to your newest bookmark.
- [3D Touch] Peek and pop on bookmark lists. Peek to preview the page, pop to view.
- [3D Touch] Quick actions when peeking a bookmark.
- Add option to automatically resolve short URLs into their original version.
- Add option to show a private/public indicator on bookmarks.
- Add extra bulk editing operations
- Improved performance of bookmark lists
- Fix an issue with the Shared Link extension that caused new bookmarks to not appear.
- Reduced lag when opening bookmark list

= 4.0.0 =========
- Spotlight search integration. Search bookmarks straight from your homescreen.
- Safari View Controller. Your bookmarks now open in the familiar Safari UI with all your sessions and cookies available.
- Shared Links extension. Enable from Safari and see your latest 200 bookmarks straight in your browser, with no need to open the app.
- Slide Over and Split View support on iPads. You can multitask with your bookmarks and even open them directly in Safari when split (enable in Settings).
- Updated design. Tweaks to colours, new iPad layout. Also a new icon!
- Large improvements behind the scenes. Tag updating should now be much more reliable.

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