# Maskable vs PinNote

The clearest difference is rating: PinNote at 4.5 against Maskable's 4.0. PinNote also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 67%). 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 $2.99 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, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 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 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 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) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-notes-always-visible/id6809535973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| 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 | $2.99 | per month |
| maskable Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| maskable Pro Lifetime | $1.99 | 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 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 4.5 from 6 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 daily, and PinNote daily. Most recently, Maskable was updated on October 20, 2026 and PinNote on October 19, 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.*