# Pinecone Research vs eXotic CutZz

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eXotic CutZz at 100% against Pinecone Research's 12%. eXotic CutZz also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). Pinecone Research's advantage is ratings volume (149 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

eXotic CutZz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinecone Research has 149 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Pinecone Research's written reviews are positive against 100% of eXotic CutZz's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinecone Research | eXotic CutZz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinecone-research/id1497166667/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exotic-cutzz/id6808705743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **149** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 18 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Market Once Holdings.com, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018976191) | [EXOTIC CUTZZ LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808705745) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinecone Research

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinecone-research/id1497166667)

Participate in paid surveys and manage your membership conveniently through this app. View available opportunities, take surveys, track your earnings, and redeem rewards. You can also update your profile and contact customer service.

**Highlights:** View survey opportunities, Take surveys, View and redeem points, Survey history, Customer service contact, Update personal information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Guaranteed payout per survey (historically)
- ⏱️ Quick surveys (historically)
- ✅ Legit survey site (historically)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Frequent disqualification from surveys
- ❌ Surveys not loading or closing prematurely
- ❌ Loss of points or rewards
- ❌ Difficulty logging in or account access issues
- ❌ Poor customer service response

**Reported bugs**

- Surveys not loading, closing, or giving errors at the end
- Login issues, password reset not working
- App crashing or freezing
- Points not being credited after completing surveys
- Redemption page errors

**Requested features**

- Improve app/website stability and performance
- Fix survey loading and closing issues
- Restore previous payout methods (e.g., PayPal)
- Increase survey availability and qualification rates
- Improve customer service responsiveness and effectiveness


### eXotic CutZz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exotic-cutzz/id6808705743)

Easily book and pay for haircuts and shaves with just a few taps. Check real-time availability and reserve your preferred time slot. Securely pay for services and tip using your card on file, eliminating the need for cash.

**Highlights:** Book haircuts and shaves, Check service availability, Reserve time slots, Secure card payments, Digital tipping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinecone Research free?

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

### Is eXotic CutZz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pinecone Research or eXotic CutZz?

eXotic CutZz is rated higher. Pinecone Research averages 2.0 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while eXotic CutZz averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pinecone Research or eXotic CutZz have ads?

Neither Pinecone Research nor eXotic CutZz shows ads.

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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.*