# Pinterest vs Glidden

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glidden at none against Pinterest's 12. Glidden also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 35%). Pinterest's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5.8M vs 534). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pinterest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Glidden asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pinterest holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinterest has 5.8M ratings behind it against 534, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Pinterest's written reviews are positive against 64% of Glidden's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pinterest ships an update weekly, Glidden every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinterest | Glidden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinterest/id429047995/reviews)** | [4.6 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glidden/id1492393963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8M** | 534 |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 406 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pinterest, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/328135727) | [The Pittsburgh Paints Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814425427) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinterest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinterest/id429047995)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Lifestyle, #59 Top Free, #128 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Discover endless inspiration for fashion, home design, and more. Save ideas to personalized boards, shop styles you love, and learn new skills. Unlock billions of ideas for everyday life.

**Highlights:** Discover inspiration, Shop styles, Learn new things, Create boards, Save Pins, Make collages

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Funds for Ads | $5.79 | one-time |
| Funds for Ads | $11.49 | one-time |
| Funds for Ads | $17.49 | one-time |
| Funds for Ads | $23.49 | one-time |
| Funds for Ads | $35.00 | one-time |
| Funds for Ads | $41.00 | one-time |
| Funds for Ads | $70.00 | one-time |
| Funds for Ads | $82.00 | one-time |
| Funds for Ads | $163.99 | one-time |
| Funds for Ads | $329.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great for inspiration and ideas
- 🎨 Excellent for creative projects
- 🔍 Helpful for finding references and tutorials
- 🧠 Stimulates creativity and imagination
- 🤝 Allows for collaboration and sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive AI-generated content
- 📢 Overwhelming number of ads
- 🔄 Constant feed refreshing
- 🔒 Accounts being deactivated without reason
- 🗃️ Difficulty organizing and managing boards

**Reported bugs**

- Pins not loading or showing up as blank squares
- Issues with saving pins to boards
- Notifications not working properly
- Scrolling and navigation glitches
- Inconsistent behavior across mobile and web versions

**Requested features**

- Restore ability to search and view boards by name
- Bring back photo comments and 'try' feature
- Add option to disable video autoplay and sound
- Improve personalization and relevance of recommended content
- Provide better customer support and communication


### Glidden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glidden/id1492393963)

Discover and visualize paint colors with this app. Browse extensive libraries, preview colors in different rooms, match existing shades from photos, and get free paint swatches delivered to your home. Find your perfect hue with curated palettes and a helpful color quiz.

**Highlights:** Browse extensive paint color library, Preview colors in room/exterior settings, Match paint colors from photos, Take a paint color quiz, Order free paint swatches, Create and plan paint projects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy photo upload functionality
- 🎨 Helpful color identification from photos
- 💡 Color comparison and shade selection features
- 🛒 Convenient sample ordering capability
- 🎮 Color selection game to narrow options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ❌ Limited color palette available
- 😤 Difficult to use with textured surfaces
- 🎨 Color painting tool limited to two areas only
- ⚙️ Poor adjustment controls for paint placement

**Reported bugs**

- App stops responding after single click
- Color painting functionality doesn't work
- App freezes at 'your friends call you' screen
- Crashes when attempting to make adjustments
- Inconsistent performance with multi-wall photos

**Requested features**

- User account login system for saving favorites
- Persistent color palette storage
- Improved texture handling for exterior walls
- Enhanced color painting tool with more area coverage
- Better adjustment controls for color placement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinterest free?

Pinterest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Glidden free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pinterest or Glidden?

Pinterest is rated higher. Pinterest averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.8M ratings, while Glidden averages 4.6 from 534 ratings.

### Do Pinterest or Glidden have ads?

Pinterest shows ads; Glidden does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pinterest or Glidden?

Pinterest ships an update weekly, and Glidden every 4 months. Most recently, Pinterest was updated on September 24, 2026 and Glidden on September 17, 2026.

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