# Pin Drop

> Places organised properly

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pindropapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pindropapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pindropapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Salucia Ltd
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 45,615
- **Rating:** 4.08 / 5 (364 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0.15
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2021-06-24
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 191 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pindropapp)
- **Website:** [https://pindrop.it](https://pindrop.it/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.pindrop.it/legal/privacy-policy](https://www.pindrop.it/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

Pin Drop is a place-based workspace that ties tasks, notes, visits, and routes to real places on one calm map. Work from places, not tabs, and keep information connected to the places that matter—solo, teams, and everyday life all benefit from a clear, location-centric workflow.

This map becomes a living system: offline access, encrypted data, and easy export ensure your information stays private and portable. Pins hold tasks, reminders, routes, files, and history, empowering quick planning on the move, progress tracking, and long-running projects while archiving completed pins for future reference.

## Rankings

- #312,431 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.pindropapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's intuitive interface, multiple pin features, and the developers' openness to feedback. It serves as a rare alternative to similar discontinued apps. However, persistent bugs, crashes, login difficulties, unreliable pin syncing across devices, and missing features detract from usability and frustrate users. Stability improvements and expanded functionality like cross-platform support and web access are desired for the app to realize its full potential.

### Pros

- The app has a clean and user-friendly interface with helpful features for navigation and mapping.
- It allows users to drop multiple pins with tags and descriptions, useful for travel planning and field work.
- Developers are responsive to user suggestions and seem open to feedback.
- The app is valued by users as an alternative to discontinued apps like Google MyMaps and appreciated for its unique features.
- Cross-device profile syncing and web app potential are anticipated positive features.

### Cons

- The app experiences significant bugs and stability issues including crashes during upgrades and map navigation.
- Pin syncing across accounts or devices is problematic; pins don't always appear when logged into the same account on different devices.
- Some core functionalities such as manual pin dropping, group sharing, follow requests, and routing consistently fail or are unreliable.
- Login and email verification processes are problematic and can cause users to become stuck in loops, preventing access.
- Lack of cross-OS support and missing features (like 3D maps or a web version) limit usability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pindropapp)
