Inkput vs Pinlo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inkput
This app offers a digital journaling experience with a paper-like feel, featuring guided writing protocols for emotional processing, gratitude, and ideation. Customize your journal's appearance and track your progress with session analytics, all within a private, device-only environment.
- Guided writing protocols (Pennebaker, Gratitude, Ideation, Free Writing)
- Customizable paper styles and cover designs
- Refill system for intentional journaling
- Session analytics (word count, duration, sentiment)
- Privacy-focused with no cloud sync or data collection
- Satisfying page-peeling animations
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Inkput brings the warmth of paper journaling to your iPad, designed for people who believe writing changes you. Not just another notes app. A thoughtful space for reflection, emotional processing, and personal growth—with evidence-based writing methods from psychology research. FOUR GUIDED WRITING PROTOCOLS • Pennebaker Method — Process difficult emotions through expressive writing, backed by decades of research • Daily Gratitude — Cultivate positivity with structured thankfulness practice • Ideation Sessions — Time-boxed brainstorming for creative exploration • Free Writing — Unstructured reflection at your own pace BEAUTIFUL PAPER EXPERIENCE Choose from 5 paper styles (plain, grid, ruled, dotted, watercolor) and 7 cover designs (leather, cloth, kraft, minimal, elegant). Customize colors to make each journal yours. Watch pages peel away with satisfying animations. INTENTIONAL BY DESIGN The refill system limits each journal to 30 sheets—like a real notebook. When you finish, start fresh. This constraint creates meaning, not clutter. SESSION ANALYTICS Track your writing journey with word counts, session duration, and emotional sentiment over time. See patterns emerge across days and weeks. PRIVACY FIRST Your journal stays on your device. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. iCloud sync is optional, off by default, and stays inside your own private iCloud. Your thoughts belong to you alone. ——— Why Inkput? In a world of endless notifications and algorithmic feeds, Inkput is a quiet space. A place to slow down, think deliberately, and discover what you really want to say. Start writing with purpose today.
Pinlo
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Pinlo turns your photo library into a travel map. • Filter photos by trip dates • Pick a cover and up to 9 highlight photos — each becomes a map pin • Connect stops with routes for easy revisits • Personal fog: places you've been light up on the map • Explore travelers, follow inspiration, share beautiful trip cards Sign in with Google or Sign in with Apple (iOS). Delete your account anytime. Block and report inappropriate content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Inkput at none against Pinlo's shown. Pinlo's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Inkput | Pinlo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chung Yun Lee | Chao Chung Chiu |
In-app purchases
Inkput
No in-app purchases
Pinlo
No in-app purchases









