Comparison

PagePilot Hands vs PinIt

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

Head to head
About

PagePilot Hands

This e-book reader allows hands-free page turning using an Apple Watch. It supports multiple formats like EPUB, PDF, and comics, and offers convenient WiFi file transfer. Track your reading progress and set daily goals within the app.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch page control
  • EPUB, PDF, audiobook, and comic support
  • WiFi file transfer
  • Device-to-device transfer
  • Reading statistics
  • Text-to-Speech (TTS)
  • Daily reading goals
Features
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PagePilot is an e-book reader built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that lets you turn pages hands-free using your Apple Watch. CORE FEATURES ▸ Apple Watch Page Control Read on iPhone or iPad / Mac, then flick your wrist or press the Digital Crown to go to the next page. No touching the screen required — perfect for reading in bed, during meals, or on the go. ▸ OPDS Feeds Add OPDS feeds to browse and download books from public libraries and publishers — expand your library beyond local files. ▸ Multiple Formats Supports EPUB, PDF, Audiobooks, and CBZ comics. One app for your entire library. ▸ WiFi Transfer Open a URL on your computer's browser, drag files in, and they appear in your library instantly. No cable, no iCloud required. ▸ Device Transfer Send books directly between your iPhone and iPad / Mac over the same Wi-Fi network. ▸ Reading Stats Track your daily and weekly reading time, monitor your progress, and maintain a reading streak. ▸ Library Management Grid or list view, sort by recent import, recent read, title, or author. Multi-select and bulk delete. ▸ Text-to-Speech (TTS) Full system voice support with adjustable speed and pitch. ▸ Daily Reading Goal Set a daily reading goal in minutes and track your progress from the home screen. WHY PAGEPILOT? PagePilot was built for one reason: poking at your screen to turn a page shouldn't be the friction point in your reading experience. Whether you're standing on the subway, lying in bed, or on a treadmill, Watch page control makes reading feel more natural. PagePilot Pro unlocks unlimited books (free version holds up to 10), unlimited highlights & notes (free version keeps up to 20), weekly/monthly/yearly reading stats, streak tracking, and the ability to use Apple Watch on iPad / Mac. PagePilot keeps these features free forever: basic Watch page turning, WiFi transfer, and device-to-device transfer — because these are the prerequisites for getting value from PagePilot. Terms of Use: https://pagepilot.doublewaterapps.com/terms.html

About

PinIt

Features
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Stop wandering around dark parking garages. PinIt puts your parking spot right where you need it—on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Key Features Instant Pin: Snap a photo of the nearest pillar or type a quick note. One tap places your spot directly on your Lock Screen. Dynamic Island & Live Activities: No need to unlock your phone or launch an app. Raise to wake, and your spot is right there. 100% Private: No accounts, no tracking scripts, zero cloud uploads. Everything stays local on your device. PinIt Pro (One-time purchase, lifetime access) GPS & Apple Maps Navigation: Get precise walking directions straight back to your car. Parking Limit Timer: Track your remaining time on the Dynamic Island to avoid unwanted parking tickets. 30-Day History: Keep track of your past parking locations with visual history cards. Custom Themes: Personalize your view with dark mode options and refined color palettes. 停完车总是记不住位置?别再绕着地下停车场瞎转了。 PinIt 用最自然、顺手的方式,帮你钉住车位。拍照、打字,一键挂上锁屏,抬手就能看到。 主要功能 随手记,挂锁屏:拍一张车位柱上的编号,或者输入楼层备注。点击“挂到锁屏”,车位信息直接留在实时活动中。 灵动岛常驻:无需解锁手机,也不用在桌面翻找 App。抬起手亮屏,车位信息就在眼前。 彻底的隐私保护:不用注册账号,没有后台追踪,不上传云端。所有照片与记录全部存在你自己的手机里。 PinIt Pro(一次买断,终身享用) 一键导航回车位:结合 GPS 定位,直接唤起 Apple 地图步行导航。 停车倒计时:灵动岛实时显示剩余停车时间,提前提醒,避免超时罚单。 30 天历史卡片:自动生成停车记录,方便随时查阅。 个性化主题:内置多款精心调配的系统配色与外观。

Screenshots

PagePilot Hands4 screens
PinIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PagePilot Hands at 3 against PinIt's 1. PagePilot Hands also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PagePilot Hands sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PinIt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PagePilot Hands ships an update every 5 days, PinIt every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PagePilot Hands versus PinIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPagePilot HandsPinIt
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer洋 潘chee wen Lai

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PagePilot Hands

Subscriptions2
  • PagePilot Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PagePilot Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • PagePilot Pro - Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

PinIt

One-time1
  • PinIt Pro$2.99

Questions

Is PagePilot Hands free?
PagePilot Hands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PinIt free?
PinIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PagePilot Hands or PinIt have ads?
Neither PagePilot Hands nor PinIt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PagePilot Hands or PinIt?
PagePilot Hands ships an update every 5 days, and PinIt every 2 days. Most recently, PagePilot Hands was updated on October 24, 2026 and PinIt on October 26, 2026.

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