Comparison

Pinger vs HardPass

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

Head to head
About

Pinger

This app provides a free U.S. phone number for calling and texting, including features like voicemail and group chat. Earn or purchase calling minutes for extended use. It's a reliable alternative for communication, especially when traveling.

Highlights
  • Free U.S. phone number
  • Unlimited calling and texting
  • Voicemail
  • Group chat
  • MMS messaging
  • Ringtones
Features
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Make free calls with a real U.S.phone number on the original free calling and texting app. Pinger comes preloaded with free calling minutes that can be used to call anyone in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. After that, minutes are free to earn or cheap to purchase. SMS messages are also free. On top of free calling and SMS, additional features include voicemail, group chat, MMS picture & video messaging, emoji, ringtones, and more. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING “It’s like having a real phone number from the carrier. Except FREE.” –Nick “I started using this app back in 2007 on my iPod touch 3rd generation... Works every time, voice calls are clear, and no one knows it’s an app and not an actual phone. Highly recommended.” –Scott “I have used this app as my main phone number for years. It is just as reliable as an actual phone number.” –Kay “I’ve tried several, but hands down, Pinger is by far the best. Why? Simple: It works. Period.” –Tuc “I would rate this like 100,000,000 stars but can’t :/ only 5.” –Molly “Great to have a backup number especially when you travel abroad.” –Milo —— © 2020 Pinger, Inc. All rights reserved. The Pinger name, associated trademarks, and logos are trademarks of Pinger, Inc. or related entities. Terms of Service: https://www.pinger.com/privacy-policy/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pinger.com/privacy-policy/ Subscriptions are automatically billed monthly or annually to your iTunes Account and auto-renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payments are charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. You can turn off auto-renew or manage subscriptions in your iTunes & App Store account settings. Cancellations take effect at the end of the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period (where available) is forfeited when purchasing a subscription.

About

HardPass

Features
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HardPass is a password management application meticulously crafted to enhance both security and organization in the digital realm. Leveraging advanced Face ID authentication, the app offers a sophisticated yet user-friendly solution for safeguarding sensitive information. Users can bid farewell to the challenges of managing passwords scattered across various platforms, as HardPass provides a streamlined and intuitive interface for efficient password storage and retrieval. Elevating digital security standards, HardPass stands as a testament to the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology with simplicity, making it an indispensable tool for users seeking a reliable and robust password management solution.

Screenshots

Pinger4 screens
HardPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HardPass at none against Pinger's 11. HardPass also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pinger's advantage is chart position (#165 vs unranked). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Pinger sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HardPass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Pinger versus HardPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingerHardPass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (71K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings71K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#165 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB0 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPinger, Inc.Ian Jericho Pedeglorio

Bugs and requests

Pinger

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Constantly lock your account due to supposed shady activity
  • Does not even let you create an account
  • Microphone doesn't work, can't hear me on calls
  • Inconsistent, can't make calls sometimes
  • Not dependable, messages don't go through

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to receive verification codes
  • Option to turn off sounds/notifications
  • Fix for not being able to send more than one picture at a time

HardPass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pinger

Subscriptions8
  • Remove Ads$2.991 Month
  • Voicemail to Text$2.991 Month
  • Pinger Plus Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Pinger Plan$4.991 Month
  • Pinger Plus Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Pinger Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pinger Plus Half Yearly$39.996 Months
  • Pinger Plus Yearly$69.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 minutes$1.99
  • 400 minutes$9.99
  • 1000 minutes$18.99
None

HardPass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinger free?
Pinger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HardPass free?
HardPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pinger or HardPass have ads?
Pinger shows ads; HardPass does not.

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