PinsPad vs PinPlace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PinsPad
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Short Description Create multiple map pins from location text and plan routes with polylines. Great for visualizing trips before and after you travel. Overview This app lets you create pins on a map from location text. You can quickly place multiple pins, visualize your travel plans, and review routes before and after your trip. It’s also useful for presenting your itinerary or checking directions on the go. How It Works • Copy location text from another app, paste it into the text field on the Edit screen, then switch to the Map screen to display the corresponding pin. • Long‑press on the map to add a pin, then paste location text on the Edit screen to refine it. • Define polylines (straight lines) on the Edit screen and display them on the Map screen. • Generate polylines automatically from existing pin locations via the menu. • Show callouts for two pins and tap the button to display a route between them. • Open the same route in the standard Maps app if needed. • Use your current location to check for deviations from your planned route. Main Uses 1. Recording travel itineraries 2. Confirming routes to tourist destinations 3. Checking directions for business trips 4. Reviewing unplanned visits 5. Confirming routes for errands, government offices, financial institutions, and temple stamp collecting 6. Sharing directions via data transfer 7. Creating short travel presentations 8. Planning a move while considering commuting routes 9. Checking delivery, pickup, patrol, and inspection routes 10. Checking evacuation routes 11. Visualizing travel plans
PinPlace
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PinPlace helps you remember every place that matters. Save a spot in seconds, add context so it stays meaningful, and find it instantly later. Whether it’s a cafe you loved, a viewpoint you want to revisit, or an important address, PinPlace turns scattered locations into one organized personal map. Why people choose PinPlace: - Save places fast with a long-press on the map or quick search - Keep places organized with custom names and clear pin structure - Add to-do lists to each place so plans don’t get lost - Build routes between saved places and navigate with confidence - Optionally enrich pins with nearby Foursquare venue details - Keep everything synced across devices with iCloud (CloudKit) Great for: - Travelers planning and revisiting trips - Food lovers tracking favorite cafes and restaurants - Professionals managing client, property, or work locations - Anyone building a personal memory map of meaningful places Free to use. No ads. No in-app purchases. Download PinPlace and start building your personal memory map today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PinPlace at every 3 weeks against PinsPad's every 14 months. PinPlace also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PinsPad ships an update every 14 months, PinPlace every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PinsPad | PinPlace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taiji Matsuoka | Artem Kalinovsky |
In-app purchases
PinsPad
No in-app purchases
PinPlace
No in-app purchases







