Looma Social vs PinPot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Looma Social
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Looma is a Social Utility, not Social Media. Built to bring people together through genuine connection, collaboration, and community, not to maximize your screen time or sell your attention. Unlike Social Media platforms that profit from engagement metrics and ads, Looma shares a portion of net profits directly with its users and charities. Stay connected through Moment Sharing, Discussions, Messaging, and high-quality Voice and Video Calling, complete with full-screen incoming call alerts so you never miss a connection. Built with your well-being in mind, Looma puts safety and mental health first. No algorithmic pressure. No engagement traps. Just a secure space where technology actually serves you. Organizations and communities can run Storefronts: shops and charity drives, so the group can sell and collect donations without an ad feed.
PinPot
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Turn βLetβs talkβ into βLetβs meetβ in minutes. Pinpot is a social app for planning real-world meetups in public places. Create a Pin, choose a verified venue, receive requests from nearby users, and decide who to meet. Pinpot is designed to make spontaneous social plans simple, transparent, and safer. Why Pinpot? Spontaneous by design: Each Pin stays active for a limited time, helping plans happen quickly. Verified public venues: Choose from Google-verified cafes, restaurants, or other public venues. Mutual opt-in privacy: Venue details are shared only after both users choose to connect. Community reputation: Earn points for positive participation and completed meetups. Flexible social plans: Find people for coffee, studying, travel plans, local activities, or friendly conversation. Multi-language support: Available in English, French, and Italian. How it works Create a Pin: Set an activity, venue, date, and time in under 60 seconds. Request to join: Browse nearby Pins and send a request. Accept or skip: Hosts review requests and choose who to meet. Stay connected: After a confirmed meetup, chat can open so both users can continue the conversation after the meetup. Filters and sorting: Discover Pins by distance and other basic preferences. Safety first All meetups are planned for public places only. Private addresses are not supported. Phone and email verification are required at sign-up. Reporting tools are available for posts, profiles, chats, and no-shows. Community rules help keep Pinpot respectful and trustworthy. Upgrade to Pinpot+ Unlock more active requests with Pinpot+ monthly or weekly plans. Free users can still create daily Pins and send active requests. Perfect for: Students looking for a study buddy or coffee break. Travelers looking for local plans. People who want simple, real-world social interaction in public places. Download Pinpot and make spontaneous plans easier. Location permission is used to show nearby venues. Pinpot does not track your location in the background. Legal: Privacy Policy: https://pinpotapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://pinpotapp.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Looma Social at none against PinPot's 2. Looma Social also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). PinPot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PinPot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Looma Social asks for nothing beyond the download.
Looma Social ships an update weekly, PinPot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Looma Social | PinPot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 17110341 CANADA INC. | Pinpot Inc. |
In-app purchases
Looma Social
No in-app purchases
PinPot
- Pinpot Plus Weekly$2.997 Days
- Pinpot Plus Monthly$9.991 Month









