pin.it vs Topicle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
pin.it
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Your world — mapped differently. pin.it is a simple, fast, and privacy-first way to share places, build your personal map, and discover what’s happening around you. Whether you're at the beach, exploring a new city, or just out with friends — pin.it lets you capture moments through locations. Share places — your way No live tracking. No background location. You only share what you choose, when you choose it. Drop a pin to show: • where you are • where you were • where you're going • or anywhere that matters to you Posts — capture moments visually Posts are visual and tied to a place. Share photos from where you are — a beach, a café, a sunset. Each post becomes a pin on your personal map and stays on your profile. Perfect for: • travel moments • favourite spots • memories you want to keep Notes — share thoughts anywhere Notes are about what you think, not just what you see. Write something and attach it to any location — even if you're not there. Add a photo if you want, but it’s optional. Perfect for: • recommendations • quick thoughts • things happening somewhere else Pulse — what’s happening right now Pulse is a fast, local, and public way to share what’s going on around you. Post short updates to people nearby — simple, real, and in the moment. No pressure — just what’s happening right now. Pulse disappears after a few hours, keeping things fresh and relevant. Perfect for: • live updates • quick local info • what’s happening right now Build your personal map Turn your life into a map. Every post becomes a place you’ve been. Every pin tells part of your story — beaches, cafés, travels, and hidden gems. Over time, your map becomes a visual timeline of your world. Discover what’s happening nearby See what people are sharing around you. Explore posts, notes, and pulses on the map, discover new places, and get a real feel for your surroundings — wherever you are. Fast, simple, built for real life pin.it is designed to feel instant. Open the map, drop a pin, share — done. Privacy first • No live tracking • No background location • No real-time movement stored • You control what you share Your data stays yours. See your world differently. Drop your pin — the map starts with you.
Topicle
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Topicle is a community-powered discussion platform. Pick the topics you care about, join communities built around them, and get straight into good conversations. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Follow communities across news, politics, tech, sport, food, and more - Share links, text posts, images, and video - Vote to surface the best posts and comments - Write comments with rich formatting, images, and GIFs - Get notified when someone replies to you - Browse without an account; sign up when you want to join in WHY TOPICLE - Independent and ad-free - No tracking, no selling your data - Real human moderation with clear rules and appeals - Built for readers: fast, clean, and quiet Topicle is made by a small independent team based in Melbourne, Australia. Accounts require users to be 16 or older.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: pin.it at 15.6 against Topicle's 26.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
pin.it ships an update every 3 weeks, Topicle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pin.it | Topicle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Michael Teinert | Topicle Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
pin.it
No in-app purchases
Topicle
No in-app purchases









