Comparison

Heartbead vs Turnback Pony

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

Head to head
About

Heartbead

Discover minimalist and elegant accessories designed for contemporary women. Browse a curated collection of statement pieces that complement any modern style.

Highlights
  • Minimalist accessory designs
  • Statement pieces
  • Modern aesthetic
  • Curated collection
  • For contemporary women
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Simple, minimal yet statement accessories made for the modern woman.

About

Turnback Pony

Discover a curated selection of unique jewelry and accessories. Explore Navajo-inspired designs and timeless vintage pieces.

Highlights
  • Curated jewelry collection
  • Navajo-inspired designs
  • Vintage jewels
  • Accessories
Features
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Delve into a curated collection of exquisite jewelry and accessories, ranging from Navajo-inspired pieces to vintage jewels.

Screenshots

Heartbead4 screens
Turnback Pony4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Turnback Pony at 200 against Heartbead's 11. Turnback Pony also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Heartbead against 5.0 for Turnback Pony. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turnback Pony has 200 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heartbead ships an update every 5 months, Turnback Pony every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Heartbead versus Turnback Pony: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeartbeadTurnback Pony
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (200 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11200 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVajro IncTURNBACK PONY LLC

Customer experience

Heartbead

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Turnback Pony

All ratings200 ratings
Positive99.5%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Heartbead

No in-app purchases

None

Turnback Pony

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heartbead free?
Heartbead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Turnback Pony free?
Turnback Pony is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Heartbead or Turnback Pony?
Heartbead and Turnback Pony are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 200 ratings respectively.
Do Heartbead or Turnback Pony have ads?
Neither Heartbead nor Turnback Pony shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Heartbead or Turnback Pony?
Heartbead ships an update every 5 months, and Turnback Pony every 2 months. Most recently, Heartbead was updated on June 4, 2026 and Turnback Pony on September 17, 2026.

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