Comparison

Safe the Date vs Pinlo

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

Head to head
About

Safe the Date

Features
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Safe the Date is a personal safety check-in app for women. Before a date, night run, or any solo activity β€” set a deadline and add a trusted contact. If you don't confirm you're safe, they automatically get an alert email. No password needed. Just sign in with Apple and you're set. Terms of Use: https://www.safethedate.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.safethedate.net/privacy Features: - Sign in with Apple β€” no password needed - Set a check-in deadline and emergency contact - Automatic alert email if you miss your deadline β€” sent in your local timezone - Lock screen reminder before your deadline - Save trusted contacts for faster future check-ins (Premium) - All check-in data deleted after 30 days Subscription: - Premium plan: $3.99 per month (auto-renewable) - Includes unlimited check-ins and saved contacts - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings

About

Pinlo

Features
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Pinlo turns your photo library into a travel map. β€’ Filter photos by trip dates β€’ Pick a cover and up to 9 highlight photos β€” each becomes a map pin β€’ Connect stops with routes for easy revisits β€’ Personal fog: places you've been light up on the map β€’ 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.

Screenshots

Safe the Date4 screens
Pinlo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pinlo at none against Safe the Date's 1. Pinlo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Safe the Date's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Safe the Date sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Pinlo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safe the Date ships an update every 3 weeks, Pinlo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Safe the Date versus Pinlo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafe the DatePinlo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerζ₯šζ€‘ ζž—Chao Chung Chiu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Safe the Date

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$3.991 Month
None

Pinlo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Safe the Date free?
Safe the Date is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pinlo free?
Pinlo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Safe the Date or Pinlo have ads?
Pinlo shows ads; Safe the Date does not.
Which is updated more often, Safe the Date or Pinlo?
Safe the Date ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pinlo weekly. Most recently, Safe the Date was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pinlo on October 7, 2026.

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