Comparison

ScratchMap vs PinMark

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

Head to head
About

ScratchMap

This app allows users to mark up maps with custom drawings and text. You can search for locations, add lines and text by hand or keyboard, and save or share your creations. It offers a variety of colors and drawing tools.

Highlights
  • Search locations by keywords
  • Add lines with handwriting
  • Add text with keyboard
  • Save data to camera roll
  • Share via Message, Mail, Facebook, Dropbox
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • 60 color options
Features
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While using the map, don't you think "there should be much more mark"? OK, if you use this app, you can draw your own mark on a map!! =============== Main features =============== * Search location by keywords (address or landmark names) * Move map to current location (left button in navigation bar) * Add lines on a map with handwriting * Add texts on a map by using keyboard * Save data to cameraroll * Share data with Message, Mail, Facebook, Dropbox (and will be added more!) =============== Drawing features =============== * CLEAR all * undo * redo * Pen (handwritng) / Text toggle * Color selecting (60 colors!)

About

PinMark

Features
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What is PinMark? PinMark is a simple location memo app that lets you pin notes to places on a map. One tap captures your GPS coordinates, auto-fills the address, and saves your memo with photos, videos, notes, and tags. Organize memos by purpose in workspaces, then search across every workspace whenever you need to find a place again. -------------------- Who is PinMark for? -------------------- 1. People who forget where they parked - Save parking spots with photos and get directions back 2. Workers who visit multiple locations - Record site addresses and photos together - Navigate with one-tap directions 3. Anyone who loves collecting places - Save favorite cafes, parks, and travel memories - Build your personal map of experiences -------------------- Main Features -------------------- One-tap location saving Tap "+" to capture GPS and auto-fill the address. No manual input needed. Map with pins All memos appear as pins on the map. Tap a pin to view details or get directions. Photos & video Attach multiple photos or videos from camera or library. Preview and share with one tap. Tag organization 16 preset tags (Parking, Work, Travel, Gourmet, etc.) plus custom tags with your own colors. Workspace organization Organize memos and navigations for work, travel, personal plans, or any purpose. Create unlimited workspaces on every plan, choose from 120 icons, and move a memo from its edit screen. 3 view modes Swipe between List, Gallery, and Map views to browse memos your way. Cross-workspace search & sort Search titles, memo text, and addresses across every workspace, then filter results by workspace. Within each workspace, sort by title, address, created date, or updated date and combine sorting with tag filters. Place search & manual pin Search any address from the location picker and fine-tune the pin on the map before saving. Directions Open Apple Maps or Google Maps for directions to any saved location. Multi-Navigation Bundle multiple memos into a "navigation" with an ordered destination list. From your current location, see the full route to each destination on the map. Mark destinations complete to auto-advance the next-destination highlight. Great for trips, errand runs, sales rounds, and any multi-stop plan. Light & dark mode Follows your device appearance automatically. Offline ready Browse, create, and edit memos without an internet connection. (Map tiles, address lookup, place search, and route planning require a connection.) -------------------- Plans -------------------- Free - Every feature with no limits - Unlimited workspaces - Includes banner ads and full-screen ads when the app opens Remove Ads (monthly / annual) - Hides all ads - Every feature remains available with no limits - Cancel anytime Subscriptions are billed through your Apple ID or Google account and renew automatically. Prices are shown at the time of purchase. -------------------- Security & Privacy -------------------- Memos, media, tags, workspaces, and navigations are stored on your device. PinMark does not provide cloud sync or automatically upload this content to our servers. Map display, address lookup, place search, and route planning send required coordinates, search text, and related request data to map or OS services. Memo text, photos, tags, and workspace names are not sent automatically. -------------------- Use Cases -------------------- - Parking: Save where you parked with a photo, navigate back easily - Food & cafes: Tag and organize restaurants you want to visit - Travel: Build a photo map of places you visited - Work: Record site locations with photos for reports - Trip planning: Bundle multiple stops into a Multi-Navigation and follow them in order -------------------- Support -------------------- Questions? Email: support@sikalab.app Terms of Use: https://pinmark.sikalab.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pinmark.sikalab.app/policy PinMark - save your favorite places on the map.

Screenshots

ScratchMap3 screens
PinMark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScratchMap at none against PinMark's 2. ScratchMap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). PinMark's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PinMark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ScratchMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScratchMap ships an update every 2 months, PinMark weekly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ScratchMap versus PinMark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratchMapPinMark
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlup Co. Ltd.kouhei sasaki

In-app purchases

None

ScratchMap

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PinMark

Subscriptions2
  • 広告削除( 月間プラン)$1.991 Month
  • 広告削除(年間プラン)$14.991 Year

Questions

Is ScratchMap free?
ScratchMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PinMark free?
PinMark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScratchMap or PinMark have ads?
PinMark shows ads; ScratchMap does not.
Which is updated more often, ScratchMap or PinMark?
ScratchMap ships an update every 2 months, and PinMark weekly. Most recently, ScratchMap was updated on October 6, 2026 and PinMark on October 6, 2026.

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