Comparison

PIN! Lite 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

PIN! Lite

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
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*** The secure PIN-code management App for all debit and credit cards and any other sensitive number combinations! *** Encrypt all your PIN numbers with a new innovative and secure method. To use this App you need to remember a particular pattern (e.g. by color) you selected previously. You and you alone will then be able to recognize the PIN using the pattern selected previously. With this method, no master password is required anymore. Security: This App, compared to other existing solutions, only works with screen shots which contain the hidden PIN combination. This approach guarantees maximum security: No sequences, numbers or patterns are stored on the mobile phone at any time. No internet connections are required when using this App! For security reasons information for a particular card cannot be modified. If changes are required the card needs to be deleted and the process for selecting a new pattern for your PIN needs to be repeated. Instructions and Tips for use: - Choose your card from a number of templates or take pictures of your own debit and credit cards using the camera available on your mobile device. - Give your card an individual name such as "VISA Private" or "Master Business". - Add a hotline number to your card in case of an emergency. In this way you have everything at hand, in particular if deactivation of a card is required. - Choose a pattern by color, shape or position and enter your PIN. - The remaining fields will be filled with random numbers, so the actual PIN is not recognizable by others. - That’s it! - Deleting cards: Go to the cover flow screen and search for the card you want to delete. Click and hold the selected card. The DELETE button will appear. You can also use the DELETE button in the upper left corner. With PIN! Lite the creation and encryption is limited to one credit card only. The full version of PIN! is also available on Apple App Store. (http://itunes.apple.com/app/pin!/id375138725?mt=8) If you have any suggestions, comments or questions send an email to mobilesolutions@gigatronik.com Enjoy PIN! GIGATRONIK Mobile Solutions

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

PIN! Lite4 screens
PIN Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PIN Master at 5.0 against PIN! Lite's 1.0. PIN! Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PIN Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIN! Lite ships an update every 5 months, PIN Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PIN! Lite versus PIN Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIN! LitePIN Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—95.7% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAKKA DSW GmbHIlya Tsarev

Customer experience

PIN! Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PIN Master

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

In-app purchases

None

PIN! Lite

No in-app purchases

None

PIN Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PIN! Lite free?
PIN! Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PIN Master free?
PIN Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PIN! Lite or PIN Master?
PIN Master is rated higher. PIN! Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PIN Master averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PIN! Lite or PIN Master have ads?
Neither PIN! Lite nor PIN Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PIN! Lite or PIN Master?
PIN! Lite ships an update every 5 months, and PIN Master every 3 months. Most recently, PIN! Lite was updated on October 11, 2026 and PIN Master on October 7, 2026.

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