# YourKeep vs PinNote

The clearest difference is rating: YourKeep at 5.0 against PinNote's 4.5. YourKeep also leads on device support (4 vs 2). PinNote's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 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 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YourKeep | PinNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yourkeep/id6791323712/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-notes-always-visible/id6809535973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| 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-notes-always-visible/id6809535973)

This app places your essential notes directly on your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy. Access important information like passwords, to-dos, or reminders at a glance without unlocking your device. Customize your notes with adjustable font sizes and backgrounds, and utilize privacy mode to blur sensitive content.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets, Adjustable font size and background colors, Privacy mode for sensitive information, iCloud sync across devices, Pinning and sorting of important notes, Paper-inspired design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro 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 4.5 from 6 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 daily. Most recently, YourKeep was updated on October 10, 2026 and PinNote on October 13, 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.*