# Pinc vs MainframeMonitor

The clearest difference is rating: MainframeMonitor at 5.0 against Pinc's 4.3. MainframeMonitor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Pinc's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pinc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MainframeMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

MainframeMonitor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinc has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinc | MainframeMonitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinc-manage-pin-and-pass-codes/id1453881159/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mainframemonitor/id6809454680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleh Stasula](https://appshunter.io/developer/970353440) | [Ralf Langhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706183785) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinc-manage-pin-and-pass-codes/id1453881159)

This app securely stores your PINs and passcodes using a unique pattern-based matrix system. It offers anonymous usage with no sign-up required and syncs data via iCloud. Unlock all features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Anonymous usage, no sign-up, Pattern-based matrix security, iCloud sync between devices, Touch and Face ID authorization, Unlimited code storage, Customizable code backgrounds and icons

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinc Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### MainframeMonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mainframemonitor/id6809454680)

Transform your iPhone into a vintage mainframe with a nostalgic CRT display. Monitor live system stats like battery, CPU, and memory, all within an authentic retro console experience. Includes hidden classic text-based games.

**Highlights:** Live system monitoring (battery, CPU, memory, storage), Home screen widgets, Authentic CRT effects (glow, scanlines), Retro boot sequence, Hidden classic text-based games, Customizable color themes (Green, Amber)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinc free?

Pinc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MainframeMonitor free?

MainframeMonitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pinc or MainframeMonitor?

MainframeMonitor is rated higher. Pinc averages 4.3 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while MainframeMonitor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pinc or MainframeMonitor have ads?

Neither Pinc nor MainframeMonitor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pinc or MainframeMonitor?

Pinc ships an update fortnightly, and MainframeMonitor fortnightly. Most recently, Pinc was updated on November 2, 2026 and MainframeMonitor on October 31, 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.*