# Maskable vs PinNote

The clearest difference is rating: PinNote at 4.8 against Maskable's 4.0. PinNote also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 67%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Maskable's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maskable sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PinNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PinNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Maskable's written reviews are positive against 95% of PinNote's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maskable | PinNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maskable-redact-and-annotate/id6804118307/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6809535973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [培茂 程](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803984040) | [军 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/949784002) |

## What reviewers say

### Maskable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maskable-redact-and-annotate/id6804118307)

This app automatically detects and hides sensitive information like phone numbers, emails, and faces in your photos and screenshots. It offers various masking options and annotation tools, all processed locally on your device for maximum privacy. Edits are non-destructive and reversible.

**Highlights:** Automatic sensitive data detection, Face and QR code detection, Multiple masking styles (blur, pixelate, cover), Annotation tools (text, shapes, drawings), Non-destructive editing with undo/redo, Metadata removal, On-device processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| maskable Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| maskable Pro Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| maskable Pro Lifetime | $3.99 | 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 Maskable free?

Maskable 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, Maskable or PinNote?

PinNote is rated higher. Maskable averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PinNote averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Maskable or PinNote have ads?

Neither Maskable nor PinNote shows ads.

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

Maskable ships an update every 2 days, and PinNote every 2 days. Most recently, Maskable 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.*