Comparison

IQ Test vs Pinepods

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

Head to head
About

IQ Test

Sharpen your abstract reasoning and problem-solving skills with this app. It offers 60 unique practice questions modeled after Advanced Raven's Progressive Matrices, with randomized testing and multilingual support. An optional eBook provides further explanations and resources.

Highlights
  • 60 unique APM questions
  • Randomized testing sessions
  • Multilingual support
  • Ad-free experience
  • Zero-tracking policy
  • Optional eBook integration
Features
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Elevate Your Cognitive Skills with IQ Test: Advanced Matrices Pro Prepare for high-level cognitive assessments and sharpen your abstract reasoning with our comprehensive Advanced Raven's Progressive Matrices (APM) app. Designed for individuals aiming to enhance their problem-solving abilities, this app offers a robust set of challenges to stimulate your intellect. Key Features: * 60 Unique APM Questions: Engage with a diverse set of multiple-choice questions modeled after the Advanced Raven's Progressive Matrices. * Randomized Testing: Each session presents 20 randomly selected questions to ensure a varied and comprehensive testing experience. * Multilingual Support: Available in Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish to cater to a global audience. * eBook Integration: Access detailed explanations and additional resources through our in-app eBook purchase. * Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy a seamless testing environment without interruptions. * Zero-Tracking policy: your score or any of your actions within the app is not tracked or logged. Whether you're preparing for a managerial role, cognitive assessment, or simply wish to challenge your mind, IQ Test: Advanced Matrices Pro offers the tools you need to succeed. *Note: This app is independently developed and is not affiliated with Pearson Education, Inc.* *Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices™ and Advanced Raven's Progressive Matrices™ are registered trademark of Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s), or their licensors. The author of this mobile app (shortly referred as “the author”) is not affiliated with nor related to Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates (“Pearson”). Pearson does not sponsor or endorse any author’s product, nor have author’s products or services been reviewed, certified, or approved by Pearson. Trademarks referring to specific test providers are used by the author for nominative purposes only and such trademarks are solely the property of their respective owners.*

About

Pinepods

Manage and listen to your podcasts with a self-hosted server. Enjoy a beautiful interface, offline downloads, and advanced playback controls. Offers complete control and a private listening experience.

Highlights
  • Self-hosted server synchronization
  • Intuitive mobile interface with themes
  • Offline episode downloads
  • Chapter support
  • Playlist management
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Background audio playback
Features
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PinePods is a complete podcast management solution that allows you to host your own podcast server and enjoy a beautiful mobile experience. This is the official companion app for Pinepods servers, designed for iOS Features of Pinepods: • Self-hosted podcast server synchronization that syncs everything between your devices • Beautiful, intuitive mobile interface with loads of themes that sync between devices and platforms • Full Carplay App and Audio Support • Download episodes for offline listening or archiving on your server • Chapter support with navigation • Playlist management • User statistics and listening history • Multi-device synchronization • Search and discovery • Background audio playback • Sleep timer and playback speed controls PinePods gives you complete control over your podcast experience while providing the convenience of modern podcast apps. Perfect for users who want privacy, control, and a great listening experience. Note: This app requires a PinePods server to be set up. Visit the PinePods GitHub repository for server installation instructions. Thanks for using Pinepods!

Screenshots

IQ Test4 screens
Pinepods4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pinepods at 67% against IQ Test's 0%. Pinepods also leads on price (Free vs $7.99) and rating (4.3 vs 1.0). IQ Test's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Pinepods is free to download; IQ Test costs $7.99 up front. IQ Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pinepods asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pinepods holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinepods has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of IQ Test's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pinepods's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IQ Test ships an update monthly, Pinepods every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IQ Test versus Pinepods: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIQ TestPinepods
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB29 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPerfect Consulting B.V.Collin Pendleton

Customer experience

IQ Test

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Pinepods

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IQ Test

One-time1
  • eBook Version$4.99
None

Pinepods

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IQ Test free?
IQ Test costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Pinepods free?
Pinepods is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IQ Test or Pinepods?
Pinepods is rated higher. IQ Test averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pinepods averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do IQ Test or Pinepods have ads?
Neither IQ Test nor Pinepods shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IQ Test or Pinepods?
IQ Test ships an update monthly, and Pinepods every 10 months. Most recently, IQ Test was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pinepods on November 5, 2026.

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