# Pin the World vs Pin Maps +

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pin Maps + at 100% against Pin the World's 35%. Pin Maps + also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Pin the World's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pin the World sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pin Maps + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pin Maps + holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Pin the World's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pin Maps +'s.

Pin the World ships an update every 6 weeks, Pin Maps + every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin the World | Pin Maps + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-the-world/id587130149/reviews) | **[4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-maps-plus/id6471288801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valgy](https://appshunter.io/developer/464576000) | [HurryApp LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562864305) |

## What reviewers say

### Pin the World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-the-world/id587130149)

Save and organize your favorite locations on a map with custom pins. Add details like descriptions, photos, and ratings. Easily search, edit, and share your saved places, with options for directions and backups.

**Highlights:** Save locations with custom pins, Add descriptions, photos, and ratings, Organize pins by color and category, Search and edit saved locations, Get street directions, Share locations with others, Dropbox backup and recovery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| full version of the app | $2.99 | one-time |


### Pin Maps +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-maps-plus/id6471288801)

Document your explorations by marking interesting spots on a map. Save locations with photos, notes, and tags for easy recall. Ideal for travelers and adventurers to journal their discoveries.

**Highlights:** Mark locations with pins, Add photos and notes to pins, Categorize saved spots with tags, Search and filter saved locations, Offline access to map data

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pin the World free?

Pin the World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pin Maps + free?

Pin Maps + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pin the World or Pin Maps +?

Pin Maps + is rated higher. Pin the World averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pin Maps + averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do Pin the World or Pin Maps + have ads?

Neither Pin the World nor Pin Maps + shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pin the World or Pin Maps +?

Pin the World ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pin Maps + every 3 months. Most recently, Pin the World was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pin Maps + on October 24, 2026.

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