# Cheatsheet vs Pin

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cheatsheet at 1.9K against Pin's 3. Cheatsheet also leads on iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). Pin's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cheatsheet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cheatsheet has 1.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Cheatsheet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pin's.

Cheatsheet ships an update fortnightly, Pin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cheatsheet | Pin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-minimal-widgets/id6755614775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) | [FARHAN ALTAF RHEMTULLA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854931332) |

## What reviewers say

### Cheatsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829)

Quickly store and access important information like hotel room numbers or license plates via widgets, a custom keyboard, or your Apple Watch. This app simplifies recalling details without needing to unlock your phone.

**Highlights:** Quick recall memos, Widget access, Custom keyboard integration, Apple Watch app, Search functionality, Organize with folders, Format notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legacy | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cheatsheet Pro (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick access to information
- 💡 Useful for remembering important details
- 🤖 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🔒 Lack of password protection
- 🔋 Apple Watch battery drain
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Entries disappearing from widget
- Syncing problems between devices
- Crashes on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/reorder entries
- Improve sync reliability
- Implement password protection
- Allow adding images/attachments to entries
- Expand customization options (colors, icons, etc.)


### Pin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-minimal-widgets/id6755614775)

Enhance your Lock Screen with customizable widgets for text, countdowns, daily words, and quotes. Stay organized and inspired with a clean, minimalist design that integrates seamlessly with iOS.

**Highlights:** Custom text widgets, Countdown widgets, Word of the Day, Quote of the Day, Multiple widget themes, Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pin Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cheatsheet free?

Cheatsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pin free?

Pin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cheatsheet or Pin?

Pin is rated higher. Cheatsheet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Pin averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Cheatsheet or Pin have ads?

Neither Cheatsheet nor Pin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cheatsheet or Pin?

Cheatsheet ships an update fortnightly, and Pin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cheatsheet was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pin on October 16, 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.*