Comparison

Smaras vs PinPosto

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

Head to head
About

Smaras

Effortlessly create and share cherished memories with friends and family. View moments through your own eyes and from loved ones' perspectives. Automatically share photos within virtual event groups and enjoy live slideshows of captured images.

Highlights
  • Create and share memories
  • View memories from multiple perspectives
  • Automatic photo sharing in groups
  • Live slideshow of photos
  • Virtual event invitations
  • Annual subscription plans
Features
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Make Every Moment Unforgettable Smara brings event planning, beautiful invitations, RSVPs, shared photo albums, and guest videos together in one simple app. Create an event in seconds, invite your guests, coordinate every detail, and collect everyone’s photos and videos in one organized album. No more chasing friends for pictures or digging through endless group chats—Smara keeps the whole celebration in one place. PLAN EVENTS WITH EASE From intimate dinners to unforgettable weddings, Smara makes planning simple. • Create events in as little as 60 seconds • Choose from beautifully designed invitation templates • Customize invitations with your photos, message, and event details • Add a personal host welcome with voice or short video • Manage guest lists, RSVPs, and plus-ones • Set RSVP deadlines and send event reminders • Add dress codes, themes, schedules, and special instructions • Share invitations instantly with a QR code or link • Help guests find the venue with Google Maps KEEP EVERY MEMORY TOGETHER Every event has its own shared album, so photos and videos stay organized from the moment they’re uploaded. • Automatically organize media by event • Let every guest contribute photos and videos • Enjoy high-quality photo and video storage • Access saved memories offline • Organize moments by date and location • Create lasting digital albums for every celebration • Find your favorite memories without searching group chats CELEBRATE TOGETHER Smara makes shared albums more social and interactive. • React to photos with hearts and emojis • Comment on your favorite moments • Tag friends with @mentions • Ask guests for photos with Shout requests • Get real-time activity notifications • Share event highlights instantly • Revisit special memories long after the event ends MAKE POTLUCKS STRESS-FREE Planning a potluck or group gathering? Keep every contribution organized in one place. • See what each guest is bringing • Let guests add or update their dishes • Avoid duplicate items • Manage themes, preferences, and dietary notes • Keep everyone informed before the event INVITATIONS FOR EVERY OCCASION Choose from professionally designed templates for: Birthdays • Weddings • Baby Showers • Graduations • Anniversaries • Engagements • Corporate Events • Festivals • Farewells • Reunions • Holiday Parties • Potlucks—and every celebration in between. Add your own message, photos, location, dress code, and event details to create an invitation that feels personal. STAY UPDATED Get timely notifications for: • New photo and video uploads • Comments and reactions • Mentions and tags • RSVP responses • Event reminders • Guest and member activity FIND EVERY EVENT EASILY • View venues with Google Maps • Get one-tap directions • Share precise event locations • Search for events by place • Discover location-based events PRIVATE, SECURE, AND AD-FREE Your celebrations are personal. Smara gives you control over who can access your events and memories. • Private event controls • Flexible sharing permissions • Encrypted local storage • Secure photo backup • No ads cluttering your experience EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CELEBRATE • Event creation and management • Custom invitation templates • Host voice notes and video welcomes • Shared photo and video albums • Automatic media organization • RSVP and guest-list management • Plus-one support • Photo reactions and comments • Tags and @mentions • Photo request / Shout • Push notifications • QR-code invitations • Google Maps integration • Potluck coordination • Offline photo access • Dark mode • Multiple language support START CELEBRATING WITH SMARA Download Smara and bring every invitation, guest, photo, video, and memory together. Because life’s most meaningful moments deserve more than scattered screenshots and forgotten group chats.

About

PinPosto

Features
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PinPosto connects conversations to places. Every pin represents a PinChat—a public conversation attached to a location. Explore discussions about neighborhoods, parks, campuses, events, and places that interest you. CONVERSATIONS ON THE MAP • Browse public PinChats on an interactive map • Tap a pin to open its conversation • Share messages and react to what others say • Create a PinChat anywhere on the map • Add a title, first message, and optional emoji icon • Attach one photo alongside your message text PRIVATE MESSAGING Continue a conversation privately from another user’s public profile. Send one-to-one messages and photos, see unread messages in your inbox, and manage conversations. Report messages or block and unblock direct messaging when needed. LOCATION ON YOUR TERMS Location permission is optional. Allow access to center the map on your position, or browse without sharing your location. You can explore and create PinChats anywhere on the map. CHOOSE HOW LONG YOUR PINCHAT LASTS Create a temporary PinChat for something timely, or choose Never to keep it open without automatic expiration. Creators can delete their own PinChats at any time. PUBLIC PROFILES Choose a display name and add an optional avatar. Open someone’s profile from a public conversation to see their active PinChats or start a private conversation. SAFETY AND MODERATION • Report a PinChat or an individual message • Report private messages and block unwanted direct contact • Manage your location access and account through Account & Privacy SIMPLE GUEST ACCESS Get started with an anonymous guest account—no email address, phone number, or password required. Choose a public display name when you are ready to create a PinChat or send a message. CONTROL YOUR CONVERSATIONS Deleting a private conversation removes it from both participants’ inboxes immediately. Its messages and photos are permanently deleted. ACCOUNT CONTROL Request account deletion from Account & Privacy. Your profile and public content are hidden immediately, and you have 24 hours to restore your account before permanent cleanup. Discover a place. Open a PinChat. Join the conversation.

Screenshots

Smaras4 screens
PinPosto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PinPosto at none against Smaras's 3. PinPosto also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Smaras sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. PinPosto asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smaras ships an update monthly, PinPosto every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smaras versus PinPosto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmarasPinPosto
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB57 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSMARASOFT LLCBeeServer Osaühing

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Smaras

Subscriptions3
  • Plus$9.991 Year
  • Pro$19.991 Year
  • Ultra$49.991 Year
None

PinPosto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smaras free?
Smaras is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PinPosto free?
PinPosto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smaras or PinPosto have ads?
Smaras shows ads; PinPosto does not.
Which is updated more often, Smaras or PinPosto?
Smaras ships an update monthly, and PinPosto every 3 days. Most recently, Smaras was updated on October 7, 2026 and PinPosto on October 1, 2026.

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