Comparison

FiGPiN vs Pi

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

Head to head
About

FiGPiN

Unlock the rarity of collectible pins by scanning unique serial numbers. Track your collection's value, earn points for ownership and engagement, and discover new releases.

Highlights
  • Unlock unique serial numbers
  • Discover Factory and Story Scores
  • Browse entire catalog
  • Build Dream Collection
  • Organize collection with shelves
  • Gain access to exclusive pins
Features
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The FiGPiN App is the beginning of an amazing collector experience. Every FiGPiN ever manufactured has a unique Serial Number laser engraved on the back. With the FiGPiN App you can unlock that serial number to discover the rarity of your FiGPiN (The Factory Score) and begin earning points as a proud owner of an awesome FiGPiN (The Story Score). You can also browse the entire FiGPiN Catalog and build your ultimate Dream Collection. Be the first to see new FiGPiNs before they are released. Gain access to rare App Exclusive pins. Collect Awesome! What’s New In this new major update you can now manage your collection with shelves. Name and organize your shelves to fit your collection’s needs. You can make your individual shelves publicly visible or private. When another user in the App touches your Avatar icon, they will be able to see all your visible shelves. *** When you unlock your FiGPiN you will see a FACTORY SCORE and a STORY SCORE. The Factory Score is made up of three facets and has a total max value of 100 points. The three facets are: EDITION – FiGPiNs made in one production run belong to an Edition (max 20 points). VOLUME – The number of FiGPiNs that are manufactured in one production run (max 20 points). SEQUENCE – The order in which your individual FiGPiN was made during manufacturing. (max 60 points). The Story Score is an exciting new way to go beyond your shelf or pinboard. You can earn points for sharing your FiGPiN’s journey in your collection. Here are some ways to earn Story Score points: ADOPTER - Be one of the first to adopt your FiGPiN and earn a maximum of 100 points. BOOSTS - Earn points every time someone in the FiGPiN community boosts your FiGPiN. ARENAS - Earn points by comparing the uniqueness of your FiGPiN’S serial number with others. SHARES (coming soon) - Earn points by showing off your FiGPiNs to the world. CHECK-INS (coming soon) - Earn points by taking your FiGPiNs to your favorite CON or show and checking them in. TAGS (coming soon) - Earn points by having your friends, artists or celebs sign and tag your FiGPiNs. BONUSES (coming soon) - Earn points by discovering the MANY Easter Eggs that we’ve dropped throughout the FiGPiN Universe.

About

Pi

Features
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Explore Pi Through Art Pi-cture It transforms the infinite digits of Pi into stunning pixel art. Turn numbers into color, explore patterns, and create unique images based on any position in Pi — even birthdays or lucky numbers. Generate Pi Images • Pick any starting digit in Pi • Create square images up to 31×31 • Each digit becomes a color pixel • Use “Distance” to skip digits for new patterns • Save and share your Pi art Search for Patterns • Draw your own pattern on a grid • Search billions of Pi digits to find where it appears • Optional video that shows the search in action • Explore how often certain sequences show up Customize Colors • Assign colors to digits 0–9 • Even/Odd two-tone mode • Instantly switch color schemes Timeline & History • All creations saved automatically • View details about each image • Export to Photos or share with friends Educational & Fun • Explore the randomness of Pi visually • Great for math lovers, educators, and digital artists • Create personalized number-based art Turn numbers into art. Discover patterns in chaos. Explore the infinite beauty of Pi.

Screenshots

FiGPiN4 screens
Pi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FiGPiN at 15.1 against Pi's 18.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FiGPiN versus Pi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiGPiNPi
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFiGPiNBlueNeo LLC

Bugs and requests

FiGPiN

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes during pin unlocking
  • Favorite/wishlist buttons non-functional
  • Server communication failures
  • Freezing when loading stats or other sections
  • Cannot add pins to cart or checkout
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  • Pins not appearing in collection after input
  • Force logout issues
  • White blank screen errors
  • Verification process camera access failure
  • Duplicate pin creation
  • iOS 13+ compatibility issues
  • Account creation errors
  • Password reset failures
  • Shelf display incomplete (missing pins)
  • Arena and boost features unclear/non-functional
  • Chase card feature not running properly

Requested features

12 requests
  • Stay logged in option/session persistence
  • Search functionality for collections
  • Ability to sort and filter pins
  • Auto-remove pins from wishlist when obtained
  • Social lookup/profile search feature
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  • In-app tutorials and feature explanations
  • Batch pin upload capability
  • Pin release/selling functionality
  • Wishlist sharing with friends and family
  • Better camera permission handling for verification
  • Improved leaderboard search
  • Duplicate detection and removal

Pi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FiGPiN

No in-app purchases

None

Pi

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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