# Showrunner* vs Pickle

The clearest difference is rating: Showrunner* at 5.0 against Pickle's 4.2. Showrunner* also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). Pickle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (84% vs 67%). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pickle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Showrunner* asks for nothing beyond the download.

Showrunner* holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 47 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Showrunner*'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Pickle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Showrunner* ships an update every 2 weeks, Pickle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Showrunner* | Pickle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showrunner/id6717573143/reviews)** | [4.2 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickle-your-personal-ai-agent/id6795790129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ByLines Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685296747) | [Pickle Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795790131) |

## What reviewers say

### Showrunner*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showrunner/id6717573143)

This tool helps creatives store, share, and discuss their work. Upload large files, bookmark links, or record media. Collaborate instantly with timestamped comments and shareable links for easy delivery.

**Highlights:** Store any file up to 100GB, Instant timestamped comments, Shareable links for external viewing, Bookmark links, photos, and recordings, Collaborate with project teams, High-quality file storage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pickle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickle-your-personal-ai-agent/id6795790129)

This AI agent handles tasks like making phone calls, placing orders, and booking reservations on your behalf. It integrates with your favorite apps and requires your approval for any purchases or bookings. You can monitor its actions in real-time and disconnect at any time.

**Highlights:** AI-powered task completion, Automated phone calls, Online ordering and payment, Reservation and ticket booking, Friend plan coordination, Integration with popular apps, Real-time action monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pickle Plus (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Plus | $20.00 | per month |
| Pro | $50.00 | per month |
| Pickle Plus (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Max | $100.00 | per month |
| Daily limit half reset ticket x3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Daily limit half reset ticket x5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily limit full reset ticket x5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Daily limit half reset ticket x10 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Daily limit full reset ticket x10 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Showrunner* free?

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

### Is Pickle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Showrunner* or Pickle?

Showrunner* is rated higher. Showrunner* averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Pickle averages 4.2 from 47 ratings.

### Do Showrunner* or Pickle have ads?

Neither Showrunner* nor Pickle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Showrunner* or Pickle?

Showrunner* ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pickle every 3 days. Most recently, Showrunner* was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pickle on November 6, 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.*