Pinstachio vs NoiseCut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pinstachio
This app provides a clean and focused way to manage your bookmarks and read them later. It allows quick browsing, filtering of unread links, and organization of your Pinboard collection across Apple devices. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced editing and customization features.
- Save and organize bookmarks
- Filter unread links
- Tag and sort collection
- System share extension
- Customizable app appearance
- Dark mode support
- iPad multitasking
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Pinstachio is a modern Pinboard client built for saving, tagging, and reading bookmarks later. Quickly browse your Pinboard collection, filter unread links, and keep your read-later list under control on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. As a free app, Pinstachio lets you read your existing bookmarks and focus on what you haven’t read yet. It’s perfect if you use Pinboard as a lightweight read-later or bookmarking service. Upgrade to Pinstachio+ to unlock powerful editing and organization features, including: • Save new bookmarks directly to Pinboard • Share links using the system share extension • Filter bookmarks by tags and other criteria If you’re a Pinboard user looking for a fast, clean, and focused way to manage your bookmarks and read them later, Pinstachio is built for you. --- Questions or feedback? Email support@pinstachio.com Privacy policy: pinstach.io/privacy Terms of use: pinstach.io/terms --- * Pinstachio requires a Pinboard account to work.
NoiseCut
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NoiseCut Cut the Noise. Keep the Signal. We save way more than we read. Articles, newsletters, Reddit posts, tweets… they pile up in the infamous Bookmarks Graveyard, forgotten forever. NoiseCut changes that. It turns everything you save into short, AI-powered audio Signals — perfect bite-sized summaries you can listen to during commutes, walks, workouts, or any screen-free moment. Stay informed without the overload. Reclaim your time. How it works: 1) Save anything — articles, links, newsletters, posts from anywhere (browser, share sheet, email). 2) Get your Signal — NoiseCut distills saved content into concise audio summaries. 3) Listen whenever — Generate daily, weekly, or on-demand Signals. You stay in full control: • Choose exactly what goes into your Signals • Set custom schedules (daily digest, weekly roundup, manual) • Pick your favorite voice for natural playback • Unlimited saves + AI summaries included The internet is loud. Your time isn’t. Turn noise into signal — finally consume what you save. ---- Subscription Information: NoiseCut requires an active subscription to access its features. The subscription includes: • Unlimited saved content • AI-generated summaries • Daily/weekly/on-demand audio Signals • Voice selection Available plans: • Monthly subscription (auto-renewable). • Annual auto-renewable subscription (best value) • 7-day free trial (full access — no commitment) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://noisecut.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://noisecut.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NoiseCut at weekly against Pinstachio's every 6 weeks. NoiseCut also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Pinstachio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and NoiseCut sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pinstachio ships an update every 6 weeks, NoiseCut weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pinstachio | NoiseCut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francisco Cantu | Imperfectly Human SL |
In-app purchases
Pinstachio
- Pinstachio+ 1 Month$0.991 Month
- Pinstachio+ 1 Year$7.991 Year
NoiseCut
- NoiseCut Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- NoiseCut Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year









