Comparison

Mobile SCA vs AppPin

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

Head to head
About

Mobile SCA

Features
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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 risksβ€”anytime, anywhere.

About

AppPin

Features
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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

Screenshots

Mobile SCA3 screens
AppPin4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Mobile SCA versus AppPin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile SCAAppPin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.116.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Lentkangkang zhu

In-app purchases

None

Mobile SCA

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AppPin

Subscriptions1
  • AppPin Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • AppPin Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is Mobile SCA free?
Mobile SCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AppPin free?
AppPin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mobile SCA or AppPin have ads?
Neither Mobile SCA nor AppPin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile SCA or AppPin?
Mobile SCA ships an update every 5 weeks, and AppPin every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile SCA was updated on October 20, 2026 and AppPin on October 28, 2026.

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