Comparison

PinBoard vs SnapyNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PinBoard

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PinBoard lets you create quick, colourful notes with personality and pin the important ones to a widget or live activity. Pick an icon, choose an accent colour, and customize the font size to match your style. Pinned notes stay front and centre as Live Activities and widgets on your Lock Screen or Home Screen. Unpin anytime with a tap.

About

SnapyNotes

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You have an idea, note it everywhere, create category and edit, you can vibe note. SnapNotes is the ultimate private note-taking application designed for users who value security, simplicity, and complete control over their personal information. Unlike most note-taking apps that require cloud storage and constant internet connectivity, SnapNotes operates entirely offline, ensuring your most personal thoughts, ideas, and memories remain exclusively on your device. Why Choose SnapNotes? In today's digital landscape where data privacy is increasingly compromised, SnapNotes stands out as a truly private solution. We believe your notes should belong only to you, which is why we've built an application that stores all your information locally with no data transmission to external servers. There are no third-party analytics, no advertising networks, and no hidden data collection practices—just a clean, focused note-taking experience. Key Features: Complete Offline Functionality: No internet connection required. Your notes are always accessible, even in airplane mode or remote locations. Military-Grade Security: Optional password protection with local encryption keeps your notes secure. Your password never leaves your device. Smart Organization: Create custom categories with color coding to organize your notes by project, topic, or priority. Filter your entries with a single tap. Intuitive Search: Find any note instantly with our powerful search functionality that works even when offline. CSV Export: Export all your notes to CSV format for backup or analysis in spreadsheet applications—your data is always under your control. Clean, Minimal Interface: A distraction-free design that helps you focus on what matters: your thoughts. Factory Reset Option: Completely erase all data from your device with one tap for ultimate privacy control. Designed for Real People: SnapNotes is perfect for: Journaling enthusiasts who want to keep their personal reflections completely private Professionals needing secure meeting notes without cloud dependency Students organizing lecture notes with category-based system Writers capturing ideas without distractions or connectivity concerns Privacy-conscious users who refuse to trade personal data for convenience Privacy by Design: We've implemented privacy principles at every level of SnapNotes: Zero data collection: We don't gather usage statistics, device information, or metadata No user accounts: No email required, no registration process Local storage only: All notes and categories remain on your device Transparent security: Password protection is implemented with standard encryption No third-party SDKs: The app contains no analytics, advertising, or tracking libraries How It Works: Download and install SnapNotes (no registration required) Start taking notes immediately or set up password protection for added security Organize your notes with custom categories (e.g., Work, Personal, Travel) Search, edit, or share notes with the built-in sharing functionality Export your data to CSV whenever you need a backup

Screenshots

PinBoard4 screens
SnapyNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SnapyNotes at 15.1 against PinBoard's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PinBoard versus SnapyNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinBoardSnapyNotes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh MansfieldErgun Bassan

In-app purchases

None

PinBoard

No in-app purchases

None

SnapyNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PinBoard free?
PinBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnapyNotes free?
SnapyNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PinBoard or SnapyNotes have ads?
Neither PinBoard nor SnapyNotes shows ads.

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