# First Melissa vs PINSTACK PERKS

The clearest difference is rating: First Melissa at 5.0 against PINSTACK PERKS's 2.3. First Melissa also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). PINSTACK PERKS's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 7). On price, ads, 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.

First Melissa holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 33 respectively.

First Melissa ships an update every 20 months, PINSTACK PERKS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Melissa | PINSTACK PERKS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-melissa/id1535067962/reviews)** | [2.3 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinstack-perks/id1552770775/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [First Melissa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535067964) | [Loyalty Cubed Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/997181563) |

## What reviewers say

### First Melissa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-melissa/id1535067962)

Connect with a church community, access sermons, and manage contributions from your mobile device. Stay updated on events, get inspired, and find ways to get involved.

**Highlights:** Watch latest sermons, Access sermon slides and take notes, Stay informed of events, Give tithes and offerings, Discover involvement opportunities, Submit prayer requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PINSTACK PERKS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinstack-perks/id1552770775)

Join a loyalty program to earn points on purchases and receive exclusive birthday rewards. Upgrade to premium for enhanced benefits like larger vouchers and faster point accumulation. Access your balance, view the menu, and find locations directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Earn points on purchases, Receive birthday vouchers, Access points balance, Scan receipts for points, Redeem rewards in-app, Find locations and get directions, View menu

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Melissa free?

First Melissa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PINSTACK PERKS free?

PINSTACK PERKS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, First Melissa or PINSTACK PERKS?

First Melissa is rated higher. First Melissa averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PINSTACK PERKS averages 2.3 from 33 ratings.

### Do First Melissa or PINSTACK PERKS have ads?

Neither First Melissa nor PINSTACK PERKS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, First Melissa or PINSTACK PERKS?

First Melissa ships an update every 20 months, and PINSTACK PERKS fortnightly. Most recently, First Melissa was updated on October 20, 2026 and PINSTACK PERKS on October 24, 2026.

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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.*