RM Messenger vs Pinvia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RM Messenger
Connect instantly with the LGBT community globally. This messenger allows for fast, easy, and convenient communication, including sending messages and sharing media.
- Instant messaging
- Media sharing
- Global LGBT community connection
- Fast and convenient communication
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Instant messenger. Connect with the LGBT community worldwide — fast, easy and convenient. Send instant messages, share media and more. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pinvia
Discover real-time happenings in the Castro, including events, venue check-ins, and exclusive deals. Connect with friends, make plans, and earn rewards. Your personalized guide to the neighborhood.
- Discover live events and pop-ups
- Check into venues and unlock deals
- Earn rewards and track streaks
- See friends' activities in real-time
- Message friends and make plans
- Join community discussions
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Pinvia: Your Neighborhood, In Your Pocket Pinvia is the real-time home for everything happening in the Castro. See what's live right now, discover local events and businesses, earn rewards for showing up, and stay connected to your community, all in one place. SEE WHAT'S LIVE ON THE MAP A hand-illustrated Castro map shows you what's happening right now. Event flyers pin straight to their venues, and a live indicator lights up the spots with something going on this minute. You always know what's on tonight and what's coming up. SWIPE THROUGH YOUR WEEK Browse this week's Castro events one card at a time. From drag shows and viewing parties to happy hours and game nights, save the ones you want, skip the ones you don't, and never miss a night worth going out for. FIND EVERY CASTRO BUSINESS Explore venues across bars and nightlife, restaurants and cafes, retail, wellness, and arts, all in one place. Filter by category, see who's open right now, and find spots you've never tried. EARN REWARDS FOR SHOWING UP Check in at your favorite venues and climb their reward tiers. The more you show up, the more you unlock: real perks from real Castro businesses, claimed right from your phone. LEVEL UP AND DRESS PETE Complete Daily Sparks and weekly quests to earn XP and Pete Coins. Climb the levels and spend your coins in the shop on exclusive Pete gear: costumes, accessories, and limited drops you can only unlock through play. STAMP THE CASTRO COLLECTION Check in at venues across the neighborhood to build your collection and prove you really know the Castro. STAY IN THE LOOP Follow venues and promoters, read the community feed, and see what your neighbors are talking about. WORK IN THE CASTRO? Businesses and promoters can post events, manage their venue, and reach the community directly through Pinvia. Whether you live here or just love coming out, Pinvia keeps you connected to the Castro.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pinvia at 80% against RM Messenger's 13%. Pinvia also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pinvia holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of RM Messenger's written reviews are positive against 80% of Pinvia's.
RM Messenger ships an update monthly, Pinvia fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | RM Messenger | Pinvia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (18 ratings) | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RMN Media Hub GmbH | Pinvia LLC |
Customer experience
RM Messenger
Pinvia
Bugs and requests
RM Messenger
Reported bugs
23 issues- Messages take forever to arrive
- Messages don't update
- Can't log in
- App loaded with bugs
- App turns off music in the background
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- Auto-correct doesn't work
- App crashes
- Never get notifications
- App won't send notifications
- Don't receive message notifications
- Notifications stop working
- Have to delete and reinstall app for notifications
- Keyboard does not follow same autocorrect rules
- Only displays profile photos sometimes
- Text field for message not showing text as you type
- Notifications and app badges are still buggy
- Can't sign in
- No option to reset password
- App doesn't seem to relate to actual account
- Incorrect password or nickname error
- Cannot pull ad/page up to view full profile from messenger
- Picture upload includes unintended photos
- Not encrypted, collects personal data
Requested features
4 requests- Fix login issues
- Improve notification reliability
- Add translation option
- Increase age rating to 18+
Pinvia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RM Messenger
No in-app purchases
Pinvia
No in-app purchases
