Looking for a Pinterest video downloader APK for your Android phone? It is one of the most searched ways to save Pinterest videos. In this guide, the DownloadPins Team honestly reviews the most popular Android options, explains which ones are safe to install, and shows you a simpler route: our free Pinterest video downloader that needs no install at all.
Are Pinterest video downloader APKs safe?
An APK installed from outside the Play Store skips Google’s screening, so safety depends entirely on where it comes from. Some sideloaded apps are fine. Others bundle aggressive ads, ask for permissions they do not need, or run quietly in the background. The biggest red flag is any “MOD APK” promising premium features unlocked for free, cracked packages are one of the most common ways malware reaches Android phones.
Before installing: check the developer name, read recent reviews, deny unneeded permissions, and never install a MOD or cracked version. If an app only asks for storage access, that is a good sign.
4 APK apps worth knowing, honestly reviewed
| App | Where to install | Ads | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Downloader for Pinterest | Google Play Store | Heavy | Safest install |
| Savepin | APK sites (sideload) | Light | Speed |
| All Video Downloader | Google Play Store | Medium | Multiple platforms |
| Linkgrab | Developer site / APK | Light | Cleanest experience |
1. Video Downloader for Pinterest
The most-installed option on the Play Store. Copy a pin link, paste it into the app (or share the pin directly from Pinterest to the app), and it saves the video to your gallery. Downloads are quick and quality stays close to the original. The trade-off is full-screen ads between downloads. Verdict: the safest install because it is Play Store screened, but the ads get old fast.
2. Savepin
A lightweight app built only for Pinterest downloads. Paste a link, tap download, done, no account, no extra tabs, and it is noticeably fast. The catch is distribution: it is not on the Play Store, so you are sideloading an APK from a third-party site and trusting that site’s file completely. Verdict: good app, riskier install path.
3. All Video Downloader
A multi-platform downloader that handles Pinterest alongside other sites, with a preview before you save and support for longer videos. Handy if you want one app for everything. The downside: it requests broader permissions than a single-purpose downloader needs, and the interface pushes features you will never touch. Verdict: fine as an all-rounder, overkill for Pinterest alone.
4. Linkgrab
From the team behind a clean web-based downloader, the Linkgrab Android app includes a built-in Pinterest browser, so you can find and save videos without switching apps. Like every honest downloader, it only works with public pins. Verdict: the most polished experience of the bunch, though it comes from a smaller developer, so updates can lag when Pinterest changes something.
Skip the APK: the no-install alternative
Our honest conclusion after testing: for most people, an APK is not worth the storage space, the ads, or the sideloading risk. DownloadPins runs entirely in your browser, paste a pin link and save the MP4 straight to your phone. Nothing to install, no permissions to grant, no malware risk, and it works on iPhone too (see our iPhone guide if you are on iOS). Android users can follow the same copy-link steps in our Android guide, and downloads come through with no watermark.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to install a Pinterest video downloader APK?
APKs from the Play Store are screened by Google and generally safe. APKs sideloaded from third-party sites carry more risk, check the developer, read recent reviews, and avoid “MOD” or cracked versions entirely.
Do these APK apps work on iPhone?
No. APK is an Android-only package format and cannot be installed on iOS. iPhone users should use a browser-based tool instead.
Why do some downloader APKs ask for so many permissions?
A downloader only needs storage access to save files. If an app also wants your contacts, SMS, or phone state, that is a red flag, deny those permissions or pick a different app.
What is the difference between an APK downloader and the DownloadPins web tool?
An APK is software you install, update, and grant permissions to. The web tool does the same job in your browser with nothing installed and no permissions, and it works on Android, iPhone, and desktop alike.
Can an APK download private Pinterest videos?
No, and any app claiming it can is lying. Downloaders only work with public pins; private boards and deleted pins are inaccessible to every tool.
Are “MOD APK” Pinterest downloaders safe?
No. MOD APKs are repackaged apps from unverified sources, often bundled with adware or spyware. Stick to official releases, or skip the install entirely with a web tool.