Comparison

DearPins vs Bloocky

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

Head to head
About

DearPins

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Share a board with the people who matter β€” the photos, notes, and voice messages you pin show up right on each other's Home Screen. DearPins is for the people you don't text every day but always keep close. Unlock your phone, and there's a little piece of their day. β€” Keep everyday moments together β€” The things that bring back memories are often the smallest ones: a quick note, a photo, a voice message, a link you wanted to share. Over time, these little pieces become something special. In DearPins, photos, notes, voice messages, and links all live on one shared board β€” instead of being scattered across group chats, camera rolls, and notes apps, buried under new messages. β€” Decorate a board that feels handmade β€” Write on paper-textured notes, frame photos in instant-film style, and finish with magnets, stickers, and washi tape designed just for DearPins. Arrange everything exactly where you want it. Whether it's a board you share or a personal one just for you, make it look the way you like. β€” Right there on your Home Screen β€” Add the DearPins widget to your Home Screen, and when someone adds a new Pin, it shows up there. No need to keep checking notifications, no pressure to reply right away. DearPins brings back a simple feeling: keeping up with each other's lives, at your own pace. β€” A space just for you β€” You invite people to each board with a private invite link, and only invited members can see what's inside. This isn't a public social network for everyone to see. It's for the people you want to share the little things with. Who will you share DearPins with? β€’ Family: everyday updates, little moments, and memories worth keeping β€’ Best friends: travel photos, notes, future plans, and inside jokes only you understand β€’ Your partner: the ordinary days, no matter how far apart you are β€’ Together: trips, anniversaries, birthdays, and every day worth celebrating β€’ Just you: a personal board for inspiration, right on your Home Screen No public feed, no like counts, no rush to reply. Just a small corner that's all yours β€” whenever you miss each other, it's right there on your Home Screen. Download DearPins and start collecting the moments you share. Made by the team behind PicCollage, with over 280 million downloads worldwide. Terms of Service: https://cardinalblue.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://cardinalblue.com/privacy

About

Bloocky

Features
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# Bloocky – Visual Daily Journal & Private Diary **Bloocky** is a **visual daily journal** that turns your life into a puzzle. Capture one memory each day with a short sentence, a mood-inspired puzzle piece, and a doodle. Over time, your days come together into a beautiful board that tells your storyβ€”one piece at a time. Designed for simple daily journaling, reflection, and preserving memories, Bloocky helps you build a journal you'll actually enjoy coming back to. ## WHY BLOOCKY * A **daily journal** that's simple enough to finish in a minute * Your memories become a living puzzle instead of another notes list * A creative way to reflect on your day without writing long pages * Beautiful boards you'll want to revisit throughout the year ## HOW A DAY WORKS * Pick today's puzzle piece and rotate it to fit * Write one short journal entry (up to 120 characters) * Add 1–2 icons from your favorite packsβ€”or draw your own doodle * Lock today and watch your board grow One day. One piece. One memory. ## SEE YOUR LIFE IN THREE WAYS **Puzzle** Build satisfying Tetris-inspired boards from your daily journal entries. **Doodle** Browse your memories through hand-drawn icons in a clean calendar layout. **Heatmap** See your journaling activity and consistency through a simple color view. Switch anytime. The same memories, different perspectives. ## BUILD A JOURNALING HABIT Daily journaling becomes easier when every entry adds something meaningful. Celebrate: * Daily streaks * Perfect weeks * Perfect months * A full year of completed puzzle boards * "One Year Ago" memories that bring past moments back ## SHARE YOUR STORY Turn your month into something worth sharing. Export beautiful cards with seasonal themes like Midnight, Sunrise, Autumn, and Winter, and share your journal as artworkβ€”not another screenshot. ## HOME SCREEN WIDGET See today's puzzle piece, your weekly progress, and gentle reminders without opening the app. A small daily nudge helps every board come together. ## MAKE IT YOURS * Puzzle color palettes for every mood * Premium icon packs for everyday moments * Draw and save your own doodles * Calm, minimal design focused on your memories Every journal becomes unique. ## PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your journal stays on your device. * No account required * Start journaling instantly * A private diary for your everyday memories * Simple, distraction-free experience ## BLOOCKY PRO Unlock even more ways to personalize your journal. * Premium color palettes * Exclusive icon packs * Extra puzzle pieces * More customization options * Seasonal themes **Start today. Write one sentence. Place one piece. Build your storyβ€”one day at a time.** Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://juicy-principle-93b.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Bloocky-3a6d0a8e58cb8026b756fb2c5bd44bcc

Screenshots

DearPins4 screens
Bloocky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DearPins at none against Bloocky's 3. Bloocky's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Bloocky sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DearPins asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DearPins ships an update monthly, Bloocky daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
DearPins versus Bloocky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDearPinsBloocky
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size104 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCardinal BlueNiyazi Kilic

In-app purchases

None

DearPins

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bloocky

Subscriptions2
  • Bloocky Pro$2.991 Month
  • Bloocky Pro$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bloocky Pro$19.99

Questions

Is DearPins free?
DearPins is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bloocky free?
Bloocky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DearPins or Bloocky have ads?
Neither DearPins nor Bloocky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DearPins or Bloocky?
DearPins ships an update monthly, and Bloocky daily. Most recently, DearPins was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bloocky on October 31, 2026.

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