# Pinpin - Bookmarks & Notes — Save images, links and notes

> Private, local-first moodboard and bookmarking app with OCR and visual search. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrice Cassard.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinpin-bookmarks-and-notes/id6748907154 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrice Cassard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751700432)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinpin-bookmarks-and-notes/id6748907154/reviews.md

## What is Pinpin?

Pinpin is a quiet place for the things you want to keep. Images, links, photos and notes, saved from any app, sorted into your own categories, and found again in a second. No account, no ads, no tracking.

SAVE FROM ANYWHERE
Tap Share in Safari, Photos, TikTok, Music or any other app and choose Pinpin. Links arrive with their picture, photos are kept as they are, text becomes a note. Paste from the clipboard, take a photo, pick from your library, or dictate a note hands-free.

EVERYTHING LANDS IN INBOX
New saves wait in Inbox until you sort them, so nothing gets lost. Move one card or many at once, and undo if you change your mind.

A GRID THAT FITS YOU
Pinch to show two to five columns on iPhone, up to ten on iPad and Mac. Tap a link to open it, a photo to see it full screen, a note to edit it.

FIND IT INSTANTLY
Search titles, notes, descriptions, URLs, and even the text inside your images. A screenshot of a recipe, a poster, a receipt: Pinpin reads it on your device and makes it searchable.

NOTES ON PAPER
Quick notes on six paper tints. Links, phone numbers, addresses and dates inside a note are tappable: call, open in Maps, or add to your calendar.

CAPTURE WITHOUT OPENING THE APP
Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, a Control Center button, the Action button and Shortcuts let you dictate, shoot or paste straight into Pinpin.

YOUR PINS ON THE HOME SCREEN
The Recent Pins widget shows your latest saves laid out like the app, from every category or just one. The Note widget keeps a note in view on its paper color: your latest one, or any note you pick.

SEE IT? FIND IT.
Search similar products on Amazon, eBay, Etsy and more from any saved image.

YOURS ONLY
Everything is stored on your device and synced through your private iCloud across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Works fully offline. Export your whole collection as a zip and import it back any time.

ON MAC
Keyboard shortcuts, drag and drop, and an optional local AI access that lets assistants like Claude browse your collection and look at your saved images. Off by default, nothing leaves your Mac.

Perfect for:
• Designers curating visual references
• Shoppers saving products to compare
• Travelers collecting places and itineraries
• Creatives building vision boards and mood boards
• Note-takers who want ideas next to their inspiration
• Anyone looking for a private, ad-free bookmarking app

Your inspiration. Your collection. No tracking.

## Key features

- Save images and links
- Pinterest-style grid layout
- OCR text search
- Visual product search
- Offline storage
- iCloud sync

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinpin-bookmarks-and-notes/id6748907154/reviews.md

### 3/5 — App is okay, but annoying.

*2026-07-30*

As stated, the app works well, but importing from Pinterest is absolute hell. I had a mood board I wanted to import that had 35 pins, but every time I selected multiple pins, it would only import the first pin. I would greatly appreciate if this issue was fixed. Otherwise, good app.

**Developer response:** Hello, thank you for your feedback; however, the app is not currently designed for bulk importing. It works just like Pinterest (adding favorites one by one).

## Frequently asked questions about Pinpin

### Does Pinpin have ads?

No, Pinpin is completely ad-free. The app description explicitly states 'No ads. No algorithm. No account required.'

### What devices is Pinpin available on?

Pinpin is available on iPhone and iPad.

### How often is Pinpin updated?

The latest version, 1.38, was released on June 22, 2026. This indicates a relatively active update schedule for the application.

### What is the age rating for Pinpin?

Pinpin has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I use Pinpin offline?

Yes, Pinpin offers offline storage for your moodboards and bookmarks. It also supports iCloud sync for seamless access across your devices.

### How does Pinpin's search work?

Pinpin features a built-in OCR text search, allowing you to find content based on text within images. It also includes a visual search for finding similar products.

### Is an account required to use Pinpin?

No, an account is not required to use Pinpin. The app is designed as a local-first alternative that respects user privacy.

### What do users like about Pinpin?

Based on the single rating available, Pinpin has a perfect 5.0-star rating, suggesting high user satisfaction with its privacy features, organization capabilities, and ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-09-17

Version 3.0:
New Note widget: your latest note on the Home Screen, in its paper color and the app's typography, in medium, large and extra large sizes. Tap it to edit the note. Widgets are now configurable: long press one, choose Edit Widget, then pick a specific note to keep on screen, or show Recent Pins from a single category. Fixed a photo opened from a widget hiding its close button under the status bar, and a note reopening when tapped from a widget while already open. Notes in the grid now respond to a tap like every other tile.

### 2.9 — 2026-09-15

Version 2.9:
New Recent Pins widget: your latest pins on the Home Screen, in large and extra large sizes, laid out like the app's grid.

### 2.8 — 2026-09-14

• Export your whole collection as a zip file, and import it back on any device.
• Photos now open full screen with a smooth zoom transition.
• A category capsule now floats above the grid: tap it to open the menu.
• Categories can be reordered and renamed in a full-width edit mode.
• A note emptied in the editor is now deleted instead of keeping its old text.
• Fixed the caret jumping and a quickly reopened note showing the previous note's text.
• Search Similar is more reliable: images are now hosted on our own server.

### 2.7 — 2026-09-07

Bugs fixes (iCloud 1st Sync)

### 2.6 — 2026-09-07

Capture without opening the app

• Widgets: dictate a note or take a photo in one tap from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. The Quick Capture widget puts every action side by side.
• Action button and Control Center: add the Dictate control, press to start a voice note, press again to stop and save.
• Camera: take a photo straight from the + menu.
• Dictation now stops by itself after a few seconds of silence, or when you leave the app, and keeps what you said.

Also in this update

• Drop text or Markdown files on the grid to turn them into notes (iPad and Mac).
• Various fixes.

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All apps by Patrice Cassard: https://appshunter.io/developer/1751700432

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*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 2026-09-18.*