Comparison

AuthGuard vs PinNote

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

Head to head
About

AuthGuard

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Keep the story of your care in one private place. AuthGuard helps patients and families organize prior authorization requests, insurance decisions, appeals and conversations. Link each request to its treatment and build a timeline you can refer to at the next appointment or renewal. START WITH THE ESSENTIALS Track one treatment, one PA request and up to five communication notes for free. Save dates, reference numbers and your own notes. Categorize denial reasons and keep the original wording alongside your record. PRIVACY AND PRACTICAL TOOLS, INCLUDED - Free Face ID / Touch ID app lock. - Free local deadline reminders, enabled when you choose. - Appeal, step therapy and complaint tracking. - Document scanning and imports. - Deadline reference information and a home screen widget. - Recently Deleted with a 30-day recovery window. - Basic Markdown export and JSON record archives. Attached files are not included in JSON archives; use device backup to preserve them. PRO FOR A COMPLETE RECORD - Unlimited treatments and PA requests. - Unlimited communication notes and reference numbers. - Six on-device PDF reports: PA History, Appeal Evidence, Denial Pattern, Step Therapy, Communication Summary and Annual Summary. Choose a monthly subscription or Lifetime, a one-time purchase. Both unlock the same Pro features. Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Existing subscriptions remain supported. Your existing records remain readable and editable when Pro ends. QUIET BY DESIGN No signup, account, analytics or AI processing of your records. Your records stay on your device. Use Apple device backup to keep a safe copy. You choose when to export or share. AuthGuard is a personal records organizer, not a medical device or a medical or legal advisory service. It does not write appeal letters or submit claims. Deadline references are informational and may not apply to your plan or treatment. Verify dates against original notices and plan documents. MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Lifetime does not renew. Buying Lifetime does not automatically cancel an existing subscription. Apple determines refund eligibility. Support: captainlongevity@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/authguard/privacy Terms of Service: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/authguard/terms

About

PinNote

Keep essential information like codes, reminders, or quotes instantly visible on your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets. Access notes without unlocking your device, with options for adjustable text, attachments, and privacy blur.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets
  • Adjustable large text and background options
  • Siri quick note integration
  • Audio and video attachments
  • Full-screen alarm reminders
  • Privacy blur mode
  • iCloud sync
Features
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PinNote keeps the notes and reminders you need most where you can see them. Add a note to your iPhone Lock Screen, Home Screen, or StandBy. Keep today's priority, a shopping list, or a reminder in view—without opening the app. QUICK-GLANCE WIDGETS • Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets • Large, adjustable text from 16 to 56 pt • Search notes and filter by pinned notes or reminders • Pin and sort important notes • Choose paper, white, yellow, blue, or black backgrounds NOTES FOR MORE THAN TEXT • Add up to four images to a note • Record audio up to 10 minutes or video up to 3 minutes • Create text notes with Siri or Shortcuts; Siri voice-to-text transcription isn't supported REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR ROUTINE • Repeat reminders daily, on weekdays or weekends, weekly, or on selected days • Choose a full-screen alarm or a quiet banner notification PRIVACY AND SYNC • Blur note content in Lock Screen widgets with Privacy Mode • Sync notes and attachments across iPhone and iPad with iCloud • See when iCloud sync is in progress in Settings Keep the details you need close at hand with PinNote. Feedback & Support Email: sunjun20141@qq.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/7a37547a1830444b27c6c5aa8195a622d62858d5

Screenshots

AuthGuard4 screens
PinNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PinNote at every 2 days against AuthGuard's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. AuthGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PinNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AuthGuard ships an update every 2 months, PinNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AuthGuard versus PinNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthGuardPinNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—94.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer慧慧 高军 孙

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AuthGuard

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

PinNote

One-time1
  • PinNote Premium$3.99

Questions

Is AuthGuard free?
AuthGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PinNote free?
PinNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AuthGuard or PinNote have ads?
Neither AuthGuard nor PinNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AuthGuard or PinNote?
AuthGuard ships an update every 2 months, and PinNote every 2 days. Most recently, AuthGuard was updated on October 31, 2026 and PinNote on November 8, 2026.

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