Comparison

Pinkpop vs Appelpop

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

Head to head
About

Pinkpop

Your essential guide to the iconic Pinkpop festival. Explore the full lineup, create a personalized schedule, and navigate the festival grounds with interactive maps. Stay informed about the latest news, food, and drink options to maximize your experience.

Highlights
  • Full festival lineup
  • Personalized schedule builder
  • Interactive festival maps
  • Latest news and updates
  • Food and drink information
  • Notifications for important info
Features
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Pinkpop 2027: Your ultimate festival guide! Don't miss anything from the 56th edition of the most iconic festival in the Netherlands. Check out the full lineup, put together your personal schedule, and discover the grounds and campsites via handy maps. Stay up to date on the latest news, food & drinks, and discover hidden gems. Turn on your notifications and get the most out of Pinkpop!

About

Appelpop

Features
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Appelpop takes place on 11 and 12 September on the Waalkade in Tiel, the Netherlands. This app puts the whole festival in your pocket. THE LINE-UP Browse the programme per day, as a timeline across every stage or as a plain list. See at a glance who plays where and when. YOUR FAVOURITES Tap the heart on the acts you do not want to miss. Your favourites are kept together and you get a reminder before they start. STAY INFORMED The organisers send updates straight to your phone: schedule changes, weather warnings and practical announcements. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Opening hours, how to get there, parking, the ferry from Wamel, cashless payment, the reusable cup system and the house rules. Plus an extensive FAQ answering what visitors actually ask. FIND YOUR FRIENDS Create a group, share your location and find each other on site. YOUR TICKETS Link your tickets to the app and keep them close at hand. Appelpop is organised by Stichting Muziekstad Tiel.

Screenshots

Pinkpop4 screens
Appelpop4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pinkpop and Appelpop are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinkpop ships an update every 3 months, Appelpop every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pinkpop versus Appelpop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinkpopAppelpop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB44 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMojo Concerts BVPitstop Payments B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Pinkpop

No in-app purchases

None

Appelpop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinkpop free?
Pinkpop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Appelpop free?
Appelpop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pinkpop or Appelpop have ads?
Neither Pinkpop nor Appelpop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pinkpop or Appelpop?
Pinkpop ships an update every 3 months, and Appelpop every 6 months. Most recently, Pinkpop was updated on November 1, 2026 and Appelpop on October 30, 2026.

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