Comparison

PinnedNote vs Pinote

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

Head to head
About

PinnedNote

Features
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PinnedNote is the fastest way to capture a thought and easily put it where you’ll actually see it. Whether it’s a reminder, a shopping list, an idea, or a task you don’t want to forget, PinnedNote lets you write it down in seconds and pin it directly to your Lock Screen as a Live Activity. No folders. No clutter. No complex organization system. Just your notes, exactly when and where you need it. Minimal design inspired by Japanese simplicity. Designed for people who think fast, get distracted easily, and want important information always within reach. Features: • Create notes instantly from your Lock Screen
 • Pin notes as Live Activities and keep them visible throughout the day
 • Schedule notes to appear at a specific time
 • Quick copy button for sharing information anywhere
 • Left swipe to delete • Right swipe to pin
 • Support for plain text and bullet lists
 • iCloud Sync across your devices
 • Light and Dark Mode Perfect for:
 • Daily reminders • Quotes and ideas
 • Study notes
 • Meeting notes

 • Shopping lists • Anything you don’t want to forget Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pinote

Quickly jot down a single line reminder that appears directly on your lock screen. No need to open an app; your note is visible every time you unlock your device. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Lock screen sticky notes
  • Live Activity display
  • iCloud sync
  • No app opening required
  • One-line reminders
  • Cross-device support
Features
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Your next task. On your Lock Screen. A parcel to return before you leave. A question to ask at your next meeting. Write it in Pinote and pin it, so you can see your next task without opening the app. • Notes and checklists Write freely, then focus on the next item in your checklist. • Pin now or schedule a time Pin a note from the editor or choose when it should appear automatically. Lock Screen availability and updates depend on system settings and device conditions. • Continue across devices Use iCloud to keep your notes across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Each device displays notes in its own way. • Recover deleted notes Recently Deleted keeps copies on this device for 30 days. After restoring a note, you can turn its pin and automatic schedule back on yourself. • Keep a file backup Export a Pinote JSON backup and import it later without overwriting existing notes. Export as text to read your notes in other apps. Recently Deleted is stored separately on each device. No separate Pinote account is required. Cross-device sync uses iCloud. No ads appear on your Lock Screen.

Screenshots

PinnedNote4 screens
Pinote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pinote at none against PinnedNote's 2. Pinote also leads on device support (4 vs 1). PinnedNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price and iOS requirement 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. PinnedNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pinote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PinnedNote ships an update every 2 days, Pinote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
PinnedNote versus Pinote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinnedNotePinote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid PluskalOKMIN LEE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PinnedNote

Subscriptions1
  • PinnedNote Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • PinnedNote Pro$4.99
None

Pinote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PinnedNote free?
PinnedNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pinote free?
Pinote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PinnedNote or Pinote have ads?
Pinote shows ads; PinnedNote does not.
Which is updated more often, PinnedNote or Pinote?
PinnedNote ships an update every 2 days, and Pinote every 5 days. Most recently, PinnedNote was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pinote on September 26, 2026.

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