Comparison

Pinnable vs Locus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pinnable

Easily share and collaborate on maps with friends and family via iMessage. Search for locations, pin multiple spots on a single map, and send it to others to add or remove pins, helping you collectively decide on destinations.

Highlights
  • Send maps via iMessage
  • Pin multiple locations
  • Search for places
  • Add/remove pins collaboratively
  • Get directions to pins
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Whether you’re choosing the restaurant for your birthday dinner, the movie theater for your next date, or locations you want to visit on your upcoming trip, Pinnable is the iMessage app for you. Pinnable allows you to send maps to your partner, friends, or co-workers through iMessage. You can search and pin multiple locations in one map and send that map to anyone you can iMessage. The receiver of this map is able to add and remove pins and send the map back to you. Using Pinnable, you and a friend can narrow down a list of locations in order to decide on that one place you want to go to. Features: * Drop pins on a map just by holding down your finger on the location you’d like to pin * Use search to find the locations you are looking for * Easily add and remove pins from the map using the add/remove buttons * Quickly find directions to a certain pin by tapping the car button above a selected pin * Send and receive Pinnable maps from your friends

About

Locus

This dating app focuses on fostering serious connections by limiting users to one conversation at a time. It aims to reduce dating fatigue and ghosting, providing a distraction-free environment for meaningful relationships.

Highlights
  • One chat at a time
  • No ghosting
  • Real connections
  • Intentional dating
  • Reduced dating fatigue
  • Focused conversations
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Locus – The Dating App for Serious & Intentional Connections: One Chat, Undivided Attention. Tired of endless swiping, ghosting, and shallow conversations? Locus is a serious dating app built for those who want real, meaningful relationships. Unlike traditional dating apps, Locus eliminates distractions, ensuring that when you connect with someone, you’re both focused on getting to know each other—one conversation at a time. Why Locus? One Chat at a Time – No juggling multiple conversations. When you match, you commit to a single chat. Comfort in knowing they’re committed to getting to know you – No more questioning if they’re interested in you or ten others because when they lock in with you, you know you’re their focus No More Ghosting – Know exactly where you stand with clear, focused conversations. Real Connections – Built for singles who are serious about love, not just casual swiping. Intentional Dating – A distraction-free space designed for deep conversations and real compatibility. No Dating Fatigue – Quality over quantity. Say goodbye to endless swiping and unsatisfying matches. Who is Locus For? Locus is for commitment-minded singles who are tired of the uncertainty and frustration of modern dating. Whether you’re looking for a long-term relationship, marriage-minded dating, or a real partner, Locus helps you find someone who truly aligns with your values. Join Locus today and experience a new way to date—where intention meets connection. Terms of Service (EULA):- https://locusdating.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy:- https://locusdating.com/privacy-policy-2/

Screenshots

Pinnable4 screens
Locus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pinnable at none against Locus's 5. Pinnable also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Locus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pinnable asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pinnable versus Locus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinnableLocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB182 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJeremy Kelleherpandoria

Customer experience

Pinnable

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Locus

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pinnable

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Locus

Subscriptions2
  • Choice plan$4.991 Month
  • Priority Plan$25.001 Month
One-time3
  • Super Like 1$1.00
  • Super Like 5$3.00
  • Super Like 10$5.00

Questions

Is Pinnable free?
Pinnable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Locus free?
Locus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pinnable or Locus have ads?
Neither Pinnable nor Locus shows ads.

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