Mobile SCA vs AppPin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Mobile SCA
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Mobile SCA puts software composition analysis in your pocket. It helps you quickly determine whether a specific open-source package and version has known security advisories. Designed for application security engineers, software developers, and cybersecurity professionals, Mobile SCA supports popular ecosystems including Cargo, Maven, npm, NuGet, and PyPI. When an advisory is found, you can view full details directly on the app or open it in your preferred web browser for further investigation. Mobile SCA was built to give engineers and security professionals a simple, accessible, and affordable way to stay informed about open-source risksβanytime, anywhere.
AppPin
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Running out of iPhone storage, but not ready to lose track of useful apps? AppPin helps you save apps before removing them from your phone. Keep the app name, App Store link, notes, folders, and tracking details, so you can free up storage with more confidence and find useful apps again later. In the AI era, new apps and tools appear every day. Many are worth trying, saving, or watching, but they do not all need to stay installed on your iPhone. AppPin gives you a lightweight app library for low-frequency apps, AI tools, temporary apps, design references, product inspiration, and apps you may want to revisit someday. AppPin is not a phone cleaner and does not delete apps automatically. It helps you keep the information you need before you manually remove apps you do not use often. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gavinkangdeveloper.github.io/apppin/privacy-en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobile SCA at none against AppPin's 2. AppPin's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. AppPin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Mobile SCA asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mobile SCA ships an update every 5 weeks, AppPin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mobile SCA | AppPin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Lent | kangkang zhu |
In-app purchases
Mobile SCA
No in-app purchases
AppPin
- AppPin Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- AppPin Lifetime$1.99









