Comparison

NPD IDEA vs ClientPins

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

Head to head
About

NPD IDEA

This event app provides attendees with a personalized agenda, session and speaker details, and networking opportunities. Enhance your experience at The NPD Group's IDEA 2018 with convenient access to event information.

Highlights
  • Personalized agenda
  • Session descriptions
  • Speaker details
  • Networking opportunities
  • Event information access
Features
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The official event attendee app for The NPD Group’s IDEA 2018. To enhance your IDEA 2018 experience, download the IDEA mobile app. It will enable you to conveniently find your personalized agenda, session and speaker descriptions, networking opportunities, and more!

About

ClientPins

Features
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ClientPins — the field service management app built for small businesses. Manage work orders, track your team, and plan routes — all from your phone. Whether you're an HVAC technician, electrician, plumber, or construction contractor, ClientPins helps you stay organized in the field and get more done every day. KEY FEATURES: • Work Order Management — Create and assign jobs on the go. Track status from start to finish. • Map Overview — See all your jobs and their status on a single map view. • Route Planning — Plan your workday driving optimally and navigate directly to job sites. • Team Tracking — See your crew's real-time GPS location to coordinate fieldwork efficiently. • Time & Expense Tracking — Log work hours, mileage, and material purchases per job for easy invoicing. • Job Assignment — Distribute work orders to employees and monitor progress. PERFECT FOR: • HVAC technicians & companies • Electricians & electrical contractors • Plumbers & plumbing companies • Construction contractors • Cleaning services • Landscaping & lawn care • Any field service business Download ClientPins free today and take control of your field operations!

Screenshots

NPD IDEA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NPD IDEA at none against ClientPins's 4. NPD IDEA also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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. ClientPins sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. NPD IDEA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NPD IDEA ships an update every 6 days, ClientPins every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
NPD IDEA versus ClientPins: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNPD IDEAClientPins
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe NPD Group, Inc.BitBungalow Oy

In-app purchases

None

NPD IDEA

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ClientPins

Subscriptions4
  • ClientPins Month 1$10.991 Month
  • ClientPins Month 3$21.991 Month
  • ClientPins Month 10$55.991 Month
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  • ClientPins Month 50$111.991 Month

Questions

Is NPD IDEA free?
NPD IDEA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClientPins free?
ClientPins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NPD IDEA or ClientPins have ads?
Neither NPD IDEA nor ClientPins shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NPD IDEA or ClientPins?
NPD IDEA ships an update every 6 days, and ClientPins every 6 weeks. Most recently, NPD IDEA was updated on October 12, 2026 and ClientPins on October 15, 2026.

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