# Rakuten Link vs PinPlus+

The clearest difference is rating: PinPlus+ at 5.0 against Rakuten Link's 4.4. PinPlus+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Rakuten Link's advantage is ratings volume (282 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PinPlus+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rakuten Link has 282 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rakuten Link ships an update monthly, PinPlus+ every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rakuten Link | PinPlus+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakuten-link/id1498877539/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinplus-plus/id1620456233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **282** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 369 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rakuten Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373778581) | [Wisdomland LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620456235) |

## What reviewers say

### Rakuten Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakuten-link/id1498877539)

This app offers unlimited domestic calling and messaging for subscribers. It also provides access to Rakuten Group services, point rewards, news, and weather updates. Manage your Rakuten points and payments easily within the app.

**Highlights:** Unlimited domestic calls, Group messaging up to 100 people, Access to Rakuten Group services, Earn Rakuten points by viewing ads, Participate in campaigns for points, News and weather updates, Rakuten Cash and Point Card integration

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PinPlus+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinplus-plus/id1620456233)

Share your adventures by dropping pins on a map, allowing friends to explore your experiences visually. Connect with others through built-in chat and discover new places and people.

**Highlights:** Drop pins on a map to share moments, Explore user-generated map pins, Connect with friends and followers, Built-in chat feature, Discover new connections and places

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rakuten Link free?

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

### Is PinPlus+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rakuten Link or PinPlus+?

PinPlus+ is rated higher. Rakuten Link averages 4.4 out of 5 from 282 ratings, while PinPlus+ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Rakuten Link or PinPlus+ have ads?

Rakuten Link shows ads; PinPlus+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rakuten Link or PinPlus+?

Rakuten Link ships an update monthly, and PinPlus+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Rakuten Link was updated on November 3, 2026 and PinPlus+ on November 3, 2026.

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