# HelloBlink vs Tin Can

The clearest difference is rating: HelloBlink at 4.6 against Tin Can's 4.1. HelloBlink also leads on ratings volume (55K vs 316) and device support (3 vs 1). Tin Can's advantage is chart position (#14 vs unranked) and review sentiment (73% vs 64%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HelloBlink holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelloBlink has 55K ratings behind it against 316, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of HelloBlink's written reviews are positive against 73% of Tin Can's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HelloBlink ships an update fortnightly, Tin Can every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HelloBlink | Tin Can |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helloblink/id6504548974/reviews)** | [4.1 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-can-companion-app/id6741686691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 316 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 83 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Buffalo Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818576121) | [Tin Can](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794330671) |

## What reviewers say

### HelloBlink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helloblink/id6504548974)

Easily print your favorite photos, drawings, and images directly from your device to a sticker maker. Select your desired pictures and send them to the printer for instant sticker creation.

**Highlights:** Print photographs, Print drawings, Print images, Image library access, Select images for printing, Send images to sticker printer

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick setup
- 💡 Cute sticker designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Printing issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 App glitches
- 🔋 Battery life concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Printer not connecting
- App freezing on print screen
- Gallery not loading
- Unresponsive buttons

**Requested features**

- More design options
- Improved app stability
- Better troubleshooting steps


### Tin Can

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-can-companion-app/id6741686691)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

This app allows parents to manage a screen-free phone designed for children. It enables control over approved contacts, call hours, and call history, ensuring a safe communication experience for kids.

**Highlights:** Approve contacts, Set call hours, View call history, Manage multiple devices, Share device access

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HelloBlink free?

HelloBlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tin Can free?

Tin Can is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HelloBlink or Tin Can?

HelloBlink is rated higher. HelloBlink averages 4.6 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Tin Can averages 4.1 from 316 ratings.

### Do HelloBlink or Tin Can have ads?

Neither HelloBlink nor Tin Can shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HelloBlink or Tin Can?

HelloBlink ships an update fortnightly, and Tin Can every 2 weeks. Most recently, HelloBlink was updated on November 4, 2026 and Tin Can on October 30, 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.*