# LiteStep vs Pinpal Notes

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LiteStep at 13.0 against Pinpal Notes's 17.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LiteStep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pinpal Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LiteStep against 5.0 for Pinpal Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

LiteStep ships an update weekly, Pinpal Notes every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiteStep | Pinpal Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litestep/id1490896776/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinpal-notes-simple-notes/id6805008779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Cavell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490896505) | [Portfoliobox Stockholm AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203020210) |

## What reviewers say

### LiteStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litestep/id1490896776)

Easily manage inventory levels with a simple, offline tracking tool. Create custom categories and items, tally quantities up or down, and filter to view only items with stock. Perfect for shelf stocking and backroom organization.

**Highlights:** Multi-category inventory management, Item quantity tracking, Direct quantity editing, Filter for items with stock, Offline functionality, No login required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### Pinpal Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinpal-notes-simple-notes/id6805008779)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinpal Notes | $1.99 | per month |
| Pinpal Notes | $2.99 | per month |
| Pinpal Notes | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiteStep free?

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

### Is Pinpal Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiteStep or Pinpal Notes?

LiteStep and Pinpal Notes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do LiteStep or Pinpal Notes have ads?

Neither LiteStep nor Pinpal Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiteStep or Pinpal Notes?

LiteStep ships an update weekly, and Pinpal Notes every 4 days. Most recently, LiteStep was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pinpal Notes on October 24, 2026.

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