The honest answers to what owners ask before they run their first geo-grid scan or pick a plan.
Does this actually work?
Local ranking is decided largely by relevance, distance, and the strength of your Google Business Profile. RankPin attacks the parts you control: keeping your profile active with regular posts, replying to reviews, and showing you exactly which parts of town you are losing so you can focus your effort. The free geo-grid audit shows you the gap first, so you can judge the opportunity before you pay a cent.
Is RankPin affiliated with Google?
No. RankPin is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC. Google, Google Maps, and Google Business Profile are trademarks of Google LLC. We simply help you understand and improve how your business shows up on the map.
What exactly is a geo-grid?
Your Google Maps rank is not a single number. It changes depending on where the searcher is standing. A geo-grid lays a grid of points across your city and checks your rank at each one for a keyword like “dentist near me.” The result is a heatmap: green where you rank in the top three, red where you are nowhere to be found. It turns a vague worry into a clear picture of exactly where you are losing customers.
Is the AI safe to reply to my real reviews?
Yes. By default, every AI reply is drafted for you to approve before anything is published. Nothing goes live on your profile without your say-so. You can edit any draft, tweak the tone, or skip it entirely. Once you trust the output, you can choose to let routine replies post automatically, but approve-before-publish is the default and you stay in control.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There are no contracts and no lock-in. You can cancel from your account in a couple of clicks and keep access until the end of your billing period. Annual plans give you two months free, and monthly plans can be stopped whenever you like.
Do I need to install anything?
No. RankPin runs entirely in your browser. There is no plugin, no app to download, and no code to add to your website. The free audit needs only your business name, city, and a keyword. Paid features connect to your Google Business Profile through Google's secure sign-in, which you can disconnect at any time.
What data do you use?
For the geo-grid audit we use live Google Maps ranking data for the keyword and location you enter. For paid features, and only after you connect it, we read your Google Business Profile so we can show insights and help you post and reply. We do not sell your data. You can read the details in our Privacy Policy.
How fast will I see results?
The audit itself takes about 30 seconds. Improvements to your actual rank take longer, because Google updates the map over time. Most businesses start to see movement within a few weeks of consistent posting, review replies, and profile work. RankPin tracks your grid weekly so you can watch the heatmap turn from red to green and prove the progress.
Do you support multiple locations?
Yes. Pricing is per location, so you can add as many as you need. The Agency plan covers up to five locations from one shared dashboard, with light white-label reports for your clients, then $20 per extra location per month. See the full breakdown on the pricing page.
How much does it cost?
Plans start at $29 per location per month for Starter, $59 for Pro (our most popular), and $129 for Agency, which covers up to five locations. Annual billing gives you two months free. The geo-grid audit is always free, with no card required.
Still have questions?
The fastest way to get an answer is to see your own map. Run the free geo-grid audit, no card required.