Comparison

PinQuest vs Sporcle

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

Head to head
About

PinQuest

Explore a fantasy 3D map and test your Olympic knowledge by answering questions. Challenge others in quick quizzes to earn points and climb the leaderboard. Discover surprises and boost your understanding of the Olympic Games.

Highlights
  • 3D map exploration
  • Olympic knowledge quizzes
  • Multiplayer challenges
  • Leaderboard rankings
  • Point earning system
Features
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PinQuest is a fun game where you can discover an exciting world full of surprises and test your Olympic knowledge. Your quest is to explore the fantasy 3D map and earn points by answering questions. You can also challenge other athletes and team members in quick-fire quizzes and earn more points. Reach the top of the leaderboard by testing your Olympic knowledge! Are you ready? Download and play today!

About

Sporcle

Engage in a vast collection of trivia games and quizzes covering countless topics. Test your knowledge with various formats, compete with others, and earn achievements. Offers both free and premium experiences.

Highlights
  • Over 1 million trivia games
  • Hundreds of categories
  • Multiple quiz formats
  • Play solo or against others
  • Badges and achievements
  • Create your own quizzes
Features
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Sporcle is your home for trivia, games, puzzles and more. Put your knowledge to the test with daily games like Acrostic, and explore more than two million quizzes covering nearly every topic imaginable. EXPLORE Find quizzes on geography, sports, movies, television, history, music, science, and more. Play across a variety of types, including: • Map and Picture Quizzes • Multiple Choice • Crosswords • Matching • And more fun and exciting quiz variations PLAY Create a free Sporcle account to: • Track scores and play history • Earn badges and achievements • Build a daily play streak • Play new daily Sporcle Games, including Acrostic, Quizzle, Steps, and Chess Attack • Complete a daily mission • Collect Florins • Create your own quizzes and playlists • Connect with a global community of trivia fans UNLOCK MORE Enjoy Sporcle at its best with an Orange membership: • Play ad-free • Access the full archive of Sporcle Games • Unlock advanced stats and insights • Enjoy enhanced search and discovery tools • And more! Individual monthly and yearly membership options are available through the app. With more than two million quizzes and billions of plays, Sporcle is the world’s leading destination for trivia and games. Download Sporcle and find your next favorite game. MORE FROM SPORCLE • Sporcle Party • Word Ladder Terms & Privacy: https://www.sporcle.com/termsandprivacy/

Screenshots

PinQuest4 screens
Sporcle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sporcle at 4.7 against PinQuest's 3.7. Sporcle also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 3) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). PinQuest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sporcle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PinQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sporcle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sporcle has 4.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PinQuest's written reviews are positive against 35% of Sporcle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PinQuest ships an update every 8 days, Sporcle monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
PinQuest versus Sporcle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinQuestSporcle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews35.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#27 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB45 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperInternational Olympic CommitteeSporcle, Inc

Customer experience

PinQuest

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Sporcle

All ratings3,996 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative49.0%

Bugs and requests

PinQuest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sporcle

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Keyboard issues, unable to close or move it
  • Picture/map quizzes not rendering properly
  • Inconsistent behavior when exiting quizzes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add quiz history and ability to replay past quizzes
  • Improve search and filtering options
  • Optimize for better mobile experience, especially with picture/map quizzes
  • Provide more customization options (e.g., disable timer)

In-app purchases

None

PinQuest

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Sporcle

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month of Sporcle Orange7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • 1 Year of Sporcle Orange$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • 250 Florins$1.99
  • 1,000 Florins$4.99
  • 2,500 Florins$9.99
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  • 10,000 Florins$29.99

Questions

Is PinQuest free?
PinQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sporcle free?
Sporcle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PinQuest or Sporcle?
Sporcle is rated higher. PinQuest averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sporcle averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.
Do PinQuest or Sporcle have ads?
Sporcle shows ads; PinQuest does not.
Which is updated more often, PinQuest or Sporcle?
PinQuest ships an update every 8 days, and Sporcle monthly. Most recently, PinQuest was updated on November 7, 2026 and Sporcle on November 7, 2026.

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