Comparison

Pindo vs PIN Master

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

Head to head
About

Pindo

Securely store and manage your PIN codes and passwords. Access individual digits or characters on demand, with easy copying to your clipboard. Features include font customization, built-in keychain integration, and automatic logoff upon device shake.

Highlights
  • Store PIN codes and passwords
  • Display digits/characters on demand
  • Copy passwords to clipboard
  • Customizable fonts
  • Built-in keychain integration
  • Database backup via sync
  • Shake to logoff
Features
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Store PIN codes and passwords with ease. App shows individual digits or characters on demand. Double tap copies password to pasteboard for use in other apps. Choose your favorite font. Leverages built-in keychain. Database backup when syncing with desktop. Immediate logoff when shaking device. Use free of charge for any number of entries. Optional support of convenient access by means of Touch ID.

About

PIN Master

This app offers a unique method for storing PIN codes by hiding them within a grid of characters. Users memorize a pattern instead of digits, making it secure even if the screen is viewed. It supports letters and symbols, iCloud sync, and a modern interface.

Highlights
  • Pattern-based PIN storage
  • Grid hiding mechanism
  • Support for letters and symbols
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Modern user interface
  • Quick preview and undo functionality
Features
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PIN Master — a unique way to store PIN codes that's impossible to crack, even if someone sees your screen. HOW IT WORKS Instead of memorizing digits — memorize a pattern. Your PIN is hidden among 77 characters in a grid. Only you know where: "my PIN is under the highlighted circles" or "first column top to bottom." NEW IN VERSION 3.0 - Letters & Symbols — create grids with digits, letters, or mixed content - Modern Design — completely redesigned interface - iCloud Sync — your data across all your devices - Quick Preview — long-press a card to preview the grid - Undo Changes — easily revert accidental edits - Delete Protection — locked cards cannot be deleted WHY PIN MASTER - Secure — even if someone sees the screen, they won't know your PIN - Simple — one glance and you remember the code - Reliable — data stored locally and in your iCloud - Free — no ads, no purchases PERFECT FOR - Bank card PIN codes - Safe and lock combinations - Any numeric passwords Over 10 years in the App Store. Thousands of happy users.

Screenshots

Pindo4 screens
PIN Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PIN Master at 5.0 against Pindo's 4.0. PIN Master also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Pindo's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pindo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PIN Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PIN Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Pindo's written reviews are positive against 96% of PIN Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pindo ships an update monthly, PIN Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pindo versus PIN Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPindoPIN Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better95.7% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas BaucheIlya Tsarev

Customer experience

Pindo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PIN Master

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pindo

One-time1
  • Pindo upgrade 'unlimited'$0.99
None

PIN Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pindo free?
Pindo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PIN Master free?
PIN Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pindo or PIN Master?
PIN Master is rated higher. Pindo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PIN Master averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Pindo or PIN Master have ads?
Neither Pindo nor PIN Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pindo or PIN Master?
Pindo ships an update monthly, and PIN Master every 3 months. Most recently, Pindo was updated on October 11, 2026 and PIN Master on October 23, 2026.

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