# Simplepin for Pinboard

> A simple Pinboard bookmark manager with essential features for iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Mathias Lindholm.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepin-for-pinboard/id1107506693 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mathias Lindholm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107506692)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepin-for-pinboard/id1107506693/reviews.md

## What is Simplepin for Pinboard?

A simple app for your Pinboard bookmarks. Simplepin makes reading and managing your Pinboard bookmarks easy. With just the most basic features done right, it's a good companion for any Pinboard user.

FEATURES
• Browse, edit, create and delete your bookmarks
• Search for your favourite bookmarks
• Create a new bookmark from Safari using the share extension
• 1Password integration
• Split View support for iPads (open links in safari)
• Mark bookmarks as read when opened 
• Add URL from clipboard

ABOUT THE LOGIN
• Two ways to log in: username and password OR using API token
• Simplepin does not store your password (it's only used for retrieving the API token)

Please note that Simplepin does not have offline support.

## Key features

- Browse, edit, create, and delete bookmarks
- Search bookmarks
- Create bookmarks from Safari share extension
- 1Password integration
- Split View support for iPads
- Mark bookmarks as read
- Add URL from clipboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepin-for-pinboard/id1107506693/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Still works great

*2022-06-13, version 1.1.2*

One of the first Pinboard apps I tried. Hasn’t been updated in a long time, but still does everything I need it to from my phone

### 4/5 — Wonderful but out of date

*2021-06-26, version 1.1.2*

This app works great, but it seems like it was made pre iPhone 10 and therefore the window size is smaller than my phone’s screen. I hope the developer picks this up again and writes an update to fit it on current iPhones. It would also be nice to have dark mode, and an option to NOT open things in reader view automatically.

### 5/5 — Good pinboard app

*2021-02-20, version 1.1.2*

Good, simple, and does what I expected it too. Not sure how I could expect any more from a free app

### 1/5 — “Something went wrong”

*2020-12-20, version 1.1.2*

Doesn’t work. Can’t save a web page to my pinboard.

### 5/5 — Superb

*2020-10-24, version 1.1.2*

Does a few things extremely well. If you want a simple and very capable app for pinboard, this is the best to start with and it may be all you ever need. Well done.

### 4/5 — Awesome free app

*2020-03-26, version 1.1.2*

Works and is super simple to use. Not sure why the developer buried the tag field in the options tab but it’s no big deal. For being a free app, it works and allows you to save bookmarks to your pinboard account easily. I thank the developer!

### 5/5 — Almost perfect

*2019-12-08, version 1.1.2*

I love this app. I was using the bookmark version for Safari, but now that there’s a share extension, I use the app exclusively. The only thing I’d change is the ability to add tags in the first pop up instead of going to options. Thank you for making such a great app, and for free too!

### 4/5 — It works!

*2019-08-22, version 1.1.2*

Pinboard is a joy, and this app lets me use pinboard on the iPad, so I thank the author.

There is a usability issue in my opinion: you have to go to the options screen to tag an item, and then return to the home screen to then post the tag. Having it all on the initial screen would be simpler, perhaps.

This is the best free pinboard client, but I ended up moving to Pinner because of the aforementioned two-screen inconvenience.

### 5/5 — Thanks

*2019-08-03, version 1.1.2*

Super simple and handy, works great!

### 1/5 — Stopped syncing 20 days ago

*2018-08-30, version 1.1.2*

Any alternatives?

## Frequently asked questions about Simplepin for Pinboard

### What is Simplepin for Pinboard?

Simplepin for Pinboard is a mobile application designed to help users manage their Pinboard bookmarks. It allows for browsing, editing, creating, and deleting bookmarks directly from their iOS devices.

### How does Simplepin for Pinboard handle login?

You can log in using either your username and password or an API token. The app prioritizes security by not storing your password directly, only using it to retrieve your API token.

### Does Simplepin for Pinboard offer offline access?

No, Simplepin for Pinboard does not support offline access. An active internet connection is required to manage your bookmarks.

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

Simplepin for Pinboard is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, supporting Split View on iPads for enhanced multitasking.

### How often is Simplepin for Pinboard updated?

The app was last updated on December 1, 2017, to version 1.1.2. While updates have not been frequent recently, it offers stable core functionality.

### What is the user sentiment for Simplepin for Pinboard?

Simplepin for Pinboard has an average rating of 3.9 stars from 32 ratings, indicating generally positive but mixed user reception.

### Can I create new bookmarks easily with Simplepin for Pinboard?

Yes, you can create new bookmarks directly within the app, from Safari using the share extension, or by adding a URL from your clipboard.

### Is Simplepin for Pinboard free to use?

Yes, Simplepin for Pinboard is available for free, making it an accessible tool for all Pinboard users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2017-12-01

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

- Added "unread by default" setting
- Minor improvements

### 1.1.1 — 2016-08-29

Increase network request timeout. Hopefully you'll get fewer "connection timed out" messages if pinboards servers are running slow.

### 1.1 — 2016-07-29

Create a new bookmark quickly using the new share extension. It works from Safari and other apps that support sharing a URL. The check clipboard for links -feature is now disabled by default, you can re-enable it from the settings. Did quite a lot of performance enhancements and fixed a couple of bugs.

### 1.0.5 — 2016-06-14

1Password users, rejoice! In this update i've added 1Password support. The API Token login now has a single input field instead of two, so you can just copypaste the whole token. Also did some minor performance enhancements.

### 1.0.4 — 2016-06-10

Now you can choose if you want to login using password or API token. Private tags are now shown as gray tags.

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