#Away vs QuestPin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
#Away
Share your status with friends by displaying custom messages on their lock screens. Stay connected without constant texting, perfect for indicating when you're busy or need space. Reduce screen time and focus on real-life interactions.
- Customizable lock screen messages
- Automatic status updates for friends
- No app opening required to view
- Reduces constant texting
- Promotes less screen time
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Away puts your custom message on your best friends' lock screens. Let friends know when you're busy, traveling, or just need space—without the constant "where are you?" texts. Set your away message once, and everyone sees it on their own lock screen. No app opening required. Perfect for staying connected without staying glued to your phone. Less screen time, more real life. NOTES: Away includes an optional premium subscription. This is offered on a monthly basis. If you choose to purchase a subscription, your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, you can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings in the App Store. LEARN MORE: Privacy Policy: https://away.now/privacy Terms of Use: https://away.now/terms
QuestPin
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QuestPin offers a brand new way to connect with people around you! Drop a pin on the map, share your questions, get answers, and meet people nearby. A social experience that combines the real world with digital interaction awaits you. Key features: Drop a pin on the map and share it with people around you. Ask questions, get answers, or get likes. Send requests to people nearby and make new connections. Chat one-on-one with private messages. Discover what's happening around you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuestPin at none against #Away's 1. QuestPin also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. #Away sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. QuestPin asks for nothing beyond the download.
#Away ships an update every 2 weeks, QuestPin every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | #Away | QuestPin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gomeo Inc. | IBRAHIM GULER |
In-app purchases
#Away
- Away Premium$7.991 Month
QuestPin
No in-app purchases









