# PIN! Lite vs Until

The clearest difference is rating: Until at 5.0 against PIN! Lite's 1.0. Until also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). PIN! Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Until sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PIN! Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Until holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

PIN! Lite ships an update every 5 months, Until every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PIN! Lite | Until |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-lite/id468642853/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/until-countdown-widgets/id6747821937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AKKA DSW GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253039660) | [Avi Shany](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768441278) |

## What reviewers say

### PIN! Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-lite/id468642853)

Securely encrypt and manage PIN codes for your debit and credit cards. This app uses a unique pattern-based method, requiring no master password and storing no sensitive information on your device. Keep all your important numbers and emergency contact details organized and accessible.

**Highlights:** Encrypt PIN codes with unique patterns, No master password required, Screenshots contain hidden PIN combinations, No data stored on device, No internet connection needed, Add emergency hotline numbers, Limited to one card in Lite version

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Until

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/until-countdown-widgets/id6747821937)

Create visually appealing countdowns for important dates like birthdays, anniversaries, and trips. Customize your widgets with various styles, backgrounds, and icons to make them personal and visible on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Visually rich countdown customization, Home Screen widget designs, Multiple widget styles and layouts, Photo and gradient backgrounds, Icon and font customization, Pre-made templates, Event reminders and notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Until Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Until Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Until Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PIN! Lite free?

PIN! Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Until free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PIN! Lite or Until?

Until is rated higher. PIN! Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Until averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PIN! Lite or Until have ads?

Until shows ads; PIN! Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, PIN! Lite or Until?

PIN! Lite ships an update every 5 months, and Until every 5 weeks. Most recently, PIN! Lite was updated on October 11, 2026 and Until on October 16, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*