# Metricool vs Pindle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pindle at 73% against Metricool's 27%. Pindle also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Metricool's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metricool sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $30.00 per month. Pindle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pindle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metricool has 112 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Metricool's written reviews are positive against 73% of Pindle's.

Metricool ships an update every 2 weeks, Pindle monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metricool | Pindle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metricool/id1072510529/reviews) | **[4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pindle/id1523281916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 150 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Metricool Software SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072510528) | [Kang Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523281918) |

## What reviewers say

### Metricool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metricool/id1072510529)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app helps you manage, plan, and optimize your social media and digital advertising efforts. Schedule posts, engage with your audience from a unified inbox, and analyze performance across multiple platforms. It also allows for the management of ad campaigns.

**Highlights:** Schedule posts across multiple platforms, Unified inbox for messages and comments, Manage digital ad campaigns, Track social media analytics, Generate custom reports, Visual content calendar

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Mobile 5 | $30.00 | per month |


### Pindle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pindle/id1523281916)

Share your travel photos and connect with a global community. Geotag your images on a map-based platform, discover new places, and earn rewards.  Organize memories with free cloud storage and support NGOs.

**Highlights:** Map-based photo sharing with geotagging, Discover hidden gems and global locations, Free cloud storage for memories, Earn rewards and exchange for gifts, Support NGOs through donations, Connect with friends and global communities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metricool free?

Metricool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pindle free?

Pindle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Metricool or Pindle?

Pindle is rated higher. Metricool averages 2.7 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Pindle averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do Metricool or Pindle have ads?

Neither Metricool nor Pindle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metricool or Pindle?

Metricool ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pindle monthly. Most recently, Metricool was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pindle on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*