# YourKeep vs PinNote

The clearest difference is monetization model: PinNote at free against YourKeep's free with in-app purchases. PinNote also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). YourKeep's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YourKeep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PinNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YourKeep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of YourKeep's written reviews are positive against 95% of PinNote's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | YourKeep | PinNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yourkeep/id6791323712/reviews)** | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6809535973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gang Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891838016) | [军 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/949784002) |

## What reviewers say

### YourKeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yourkeep/id6791323712)

This app offers a local-first backup solution, encrypting and splitting your files into multiple pieces stored across your existing trusted storage. It ensures your data remains private, portable, and recoverable without relying on a company's cloud or servers.

**Highlights:** Local-first backup, End-to-end encryption, File splitting for security, Recovery from partial backups, Utilizes existing storage, No vendor lock-in

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YourKeep Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### PinNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6809535973)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinNote Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YourKeep free?

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

### Is PinNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YourKeep or PinNote?

YourKeep is rated higher. YourKeep averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PinNote averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do YourKeep or PinNote have ads?

Neither YourKeep nor PinNote shows ads.

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

YourKeep ships an update weekly, and PinNote every 2 days. Most recently, YourKeep was updated on October 31, 2026 and PinNote on November 8, 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.*