Comparison

SmartZip vs Pocket

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

Head to head
About

SmartZip

Features
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SmartZip is the best app for ZIP file management on iPhone/iPad! . It is a utility app that helps user ( Business, Professional and others ) to zip, unzip, open and perform many operations on files very easily and securely. It does its work very fast. SmartZip is a ZIP file management tool on iPhone and iPad. SmartZip has the following features: - Compress, Archive, Combine files into ZIP file. - Compress, Archive, Combine photos and videos from Camera Roll. - Open and extract, unarchive, unzip files from ZIP format, including password protected and AES encrypted ZIP files. - Open and extract, unarchive many other compressed file formats: RAR, 7Z, ZIPX, TAR, GZIP. - Open and view many document types: DOC, Excel, PPT, PDF, TXT, RTF, Pages, JPG, GIF, PNG, videos, etc. - Append files to a ZIP file. - Send files in Email. - Open a file in another App. - Zip/Email photos and videos from Photo Album. - Share your photos on Facebook/Twitter/Weibo. - Save images to Photo Album. - Print documents. - Download/upload files through iTunes. - Download files from your iCloudDrive. Save files to your iCloudDrive. - Upload and download files to/from Dropbox, Box, GoogleDrive, and OneDrive. - Compress files using a plain password or an AES password. -User can unlock full version of the app SmartZip provides the best way to manage ZIP files on iPhone and iPad. SmartZip has very simple and cool user interface which helps user to zip, unzip, open and manage files.

About

Pocket

Securely encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify messages and files directly on your device. Manage PGP keys locally for enhanced privacy and control, with options for handling larger files and unlimited key storage through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Create and manage PGP keys locally
  • Encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify messages
  • Encrypt and decrypt files
  • Support for large files with Chunk Mode
  • Organize and manage keyring
  • Channel-independent encryption
Features
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Pocket PGP brings OpenPGP encryption to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac: direct, private, and under your control. Create, import, and manage PGP keys directly on your device. Encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify messages with greater privacy and control. Core cryptographic operations run locally on your device, without relying on external servers for the actual encryption and decryption process. Features: - Create OpenPGP key pairs directly on your device - Import public and private keys as plain text or from .asc files - Encrypt messages for one or multiple recipients - Decrypt messages locally on your device - See signature verification details, including which key signed a message - Sign cleartext messages - Verify clear-signed PGP messages - Optionally remember private-key passphrases on this device after successful decryption - Share results after encrypting, decrypting, signing, or verifying - Encrypt and decrypt regular files up to 125 MB on iPhone and iPad - Encrypt and decrypt regular files up to 200 MB on Apple Silicon Macs - Create and open app-specific Pocket PGP .ppgp packages with Chunk Mode - Use Chunk Mode for larger files up to 750 MB per package - Organize and manage your keyring with ease - Switch the app language between English and German Pocket PGP is channel-independent. Encrypt or sign your content first, then share or send it through email, messaging apps, notes, cloud drives, or any other channel. Regular file encryption uses OpenPGP-compatible file encryption. For larger files, Chunk Mode creates Pocket PGP .ppgp packages. These packages are app-specific and can be opened with Pocket PGP. The app can be downloaded and tested for free with plain text encryption. The free version is limited to a maximum of two stored keys and does not include file-encryption. In-App Purchases: - Premium unlocks unlimited key storage and bulk import - File Encryption unlocks regular file encryption and decryption (maximum supported file size: 125 MB per file on capable iPhone and iPad, 200 MB on Apple Silicon Macs) - Chunk Mode unlocks app-specific large-file .ppgp packages (maximum supported file size: 750 MB per package) - Pro Bundle unlocks Premium, File Encryption, and Chunk Mode in one purchase No user accounts. No cloud key storage. No analytics tracking. Your private keys stay under your control.

Screenshots

SmartZip4 screens
Pocket2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartZip at none against Pocket's 4. Pocket's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Pocket sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SmartZip asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartZip ships an update every 4 months, Pocket weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartZip versus Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartZipPocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobirizerMAGNUS FINSTAD

In-app purchases

None

SmartZip

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pocket

One-time4
  • File encryption (125MB)$1.99
  • Chunk Mode (750 MB)$1.99
  • Pocket PGP Pro (Unlimited keys)$1.99
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  • Pro Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is SmartZip free?
SmartZip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket free?
Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartZip or Pocket have ads?
Neither SmartZip nor Pocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartZip or Pocket?
SmartZip ships an update every 4 months, and Pocket weekly. Most recently, SmartZip was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pocket on October 9, 2026.

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