# CaptainShot Screenshot Library vs PinNote

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PinNote at 18.0 against CaptainShot Screenshot Library's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CaptainShot Screenshot Library sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PinNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CaptainShot Screenshot Library ships an update weekly, PinNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CaptainShot Screenshot Library | PinNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-notes-always-visible/id6809535973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 197 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Damien Clere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810453917) | [军 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/949784002) |

## What reviewers say

### CaptainShot Screenshot Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captainshot-screenshot-library/id6745024150)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CaptainShot Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| CaptainShot Pro | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Access (lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |


### PinNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-notes-always-visible/id6809535973)

Keep essential information like codes, reminders, or quotes instantly visible on your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets. Access notes without unlocking your device, with options for adjustable text, attachments, and privacy blur.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets, Adjustable large text and background options, Siri quick note integration, Audio and video attachments, Full-screen alarm reminders, Privacy blur mode, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinNote Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CaptainShot Screenshot Library free?

CaptainShot Screenshot Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PinNote free?

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

### Do CaptainShot Screenshot Library or PinNote have ads?

Neither CaptainShot Screenshot Library nor PinNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CaptainShot Screenshot Library or PinNote?

CaptainShot Screenshot Library ships an update weekly, and PinNote every 3 days. Most recently, CaptainShot Screenshot Library was updated on October 30, 2026 and PinNote on November 6, 2026.

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