Comparison

Pikpin vs CVLite

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

Head to head
About

Pikpin

Discover unique postcard locations nearby and around the world. Plan walking routes and trips with an intuitive interface. Collect and share your favorite finds.

Highlights
  • Explore nearby postcard spots
  • Discover unique postcards globally
  • Plan walking routes
  • Facilitate trip planning
  • Save favorites to the cloud
  • Share collections publicly
Features
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Looking for beautiful postcards, but tired of spending too much time checking them one by one? Pikpin helps you explore postcard spots near and far, faster and more intuitively. Whether you are looking for nearby postcards worth collecting, planning a walking route, or checking out special spots in other cities before a trip, Pikpin makes exploring easier. Features • Quickly view nearby postcard spots • Explore unique postcards from different places • Make walks and trip planning easier Account & Cloud Sync • Sign in with Apple or Google — completely optional • Save favorites and collections to the cloud • Share your collections publicly for others to discover • Pikpin Plus: unlock premium features with a subscription Find beautiful postcards in a simpler way, and make exploring, collecting, and trip planning more fun. Terms of Use: https://pikpin.app/en/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CVLite

This app provides a straightforward VPN connection and a handy built-in flashlight. Easily select servers, manage your connection, and control your device's torch with a visible status indicator for both functions.

Highlights
  • VPN connection and server selection
  • Visible connection status
  • Built-in flashlight with brightness control
  • Free, ad-supported use
  • Optional ad-free subscription
Features
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CVLite (CheatVPN Lite) combines a simple VPN connection with a built-in flashlight. Choose a server from the supplied list, tap Connect, and manage your VPN connection from the main screen. Use the clearly labeled flashlight switch to control your device's torch; the VPN connection status remains visible in flashlight mode. Flashlight availability depends on device hardware. Features: • VPN connection and server selection • Visible connection status • Built-in flashlight with brightness control on supported devices • Free, ad-supported use • Optional auto-renewable subscription to remove ads, with purchase restoration Video ads may appear when selecting a server or after connecting. The close button becomes available after the required viewing countdown. Ad-free subscription pricing and renewal terms are shown in the app before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.cheatvpn.com/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Pikpin4 screens
CVLite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CVLite at none against Pikpin's shown. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Pikpin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and CVLite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pikpin against 5.0 for CVLite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pikpin ships an update every 4 days, CVLite every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pikpin versus CVLite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPikpinCVLite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIN YI LICheat VPN

Customer experience

Pikpin

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CVLite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pikpin

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$2.001 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$20.001 Year
1 purchases

CVLite

Subscriptions1
  • CVLite Ad-Free$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Pikpin free?
Pikpin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CVLite free?
CVLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pikpin or CVLite?
Pikpin and CVLite are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Pikpin or CVLite have ads?
Pikpin shows ads; CVLite does not.
Which is updated more often, Pikpin or CVLite?
Pikpin ships an update every 4 days, and CVLite every 3 days. Most recently, Pikpin was updated on November 5, 2026 and CVLite on October 31, 2026.

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