# Recall vs PinNote

The clearest difference is update cadence: PinNote at every 2 weeks against Recall's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PinNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Recall ships an update every 3 weeks, PinNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recall | PinNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mritunjay Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896272669) | [Quentin Hocde](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773098703) |

## What reviewers say

### Recall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recall-lock-screen-notes/id6766302645)

Keep important thoughts, tasks, and reminders visible by placing them directly on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Access notes instantly without opening apps, ensuring you never forget what matters most.

**Highlights:** Notes on Lock Screen, Live Activities reminders, Dynamic Island integration, Shortcuts for quick add, 7-day note history, Distraction-free design

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recall Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Recall Pro Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Recall Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### PinNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6773098701)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinNote Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| PinNote Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recall free?

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

### Is PinNote free?

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

### Do Recall or PinNote have ads?

Neither Recall nor PinNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Recall or PinNote?

Recall ships an update every 3 weeks, and PinNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Recall was updated on September 22, 2026 and PinNote on September 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*