# PinQuest vs Sporcle

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 (#28 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.

Both are free to download. Sporcle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PinQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PinQuest | Sporcle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinquest/id1328873424/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **35.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#28** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [International Olympic Committee](https://appshunter.io/developer/542707719) | [Sporcle, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/353642904) |

## What reviewers say

### PinQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinquest/id1328873424)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sporcle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Trivia, #54 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Sporcle Orange | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year of Sporcle Orange | $59.99 | per year |
| 250 Florins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Florins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Florins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Florins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for trivia and quizzes
- 👍 Lots of variety and categories
- 😊 Fun and engaging experience
- 💡 Helpful for memory training and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially with picture quizzes
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads, even in paid version
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired quizzes
- 🔍 Subpar mobile optimization, issues with keyboard and screen size

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


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