# AskFirst vs InstaPin

The clearest difference is update cadence: AskFirst at every 2 days against InstaPin's every 5 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AskFirst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and InstaPin sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AskFirst ships an update every 2 days, InstaPin every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AskFirst | InstaPin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/askfirst-appointment-prep/id6761343169/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James Napolitano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874362281) | [Vishwa Deepak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891103921) |

## What reviewers say

### AskFirst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/askfirst-appointment-prep/id6761343169)

This app generates personalized preparation kits for various appointments, including prioritized questions, documents to bring, red flags, and suggested phrases. It helps users feel confident and prepared for medical, legal, financial, and other consultations. Users can also prepare for appointments on behalf of loved ones and share their kits.

**Highlights:** Personalized prep kits, Prioritized questions with explanations, Specific documents and items to bring, Red flags and warning signs, Advocacy phrases for feeling dismissed, Follow-up actions, Preparation for others, Shareable prep kits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadyRoom Pro+ | $1.99 | per month |
| ReadyRoom Pro+ (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| AskFirst Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### InstaPin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instapin/id6761722967)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InstaPin Starter Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| InstaPin Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| InstaPin Starter Yearly | $1.49 | per year |
| InstaPin Pro Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| InstaPin Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| InstaPin Pro Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AskFirst free?

AskFirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is InstaPin free?

InstaPin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do AskFirst or InstaPin have ads?

Neither AskFirst nor InstaPin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AskFirst or InstaPin?

AskFirst ships an update every 2 days, and InstaPin every 5 days. Most recently, AskFirst was updated on November 5, 2026 and InstaPin on November 5, 2026.

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