PocketCloud vs Lodestar Tech
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketCloud
Access and manage your personal cloud storage wirelessly. Back up photos, videos, and important files to your local cloud, freeing up device space. Stream content to multiple devices simultaneously and share instantly.
- Wireless access to stored files
- One-step photo and video backup
- CloudCam for direct saving
- Organize files between devices
- Expand device memory
- Simultaneous streaming to 7 devices
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The PocketCloud app works together with your PocketCloud storage device. The app provides wireless access to videos, photos, music and documents stored on your PocketCloud device. The app’s simple one-step backup allows you to save your photos and videos to your own personal local Cloud so that you can continue capturing important things in your life. The CloudCam feature allows you to take photos or videos and saves them directly to the PocketCloud, saving space on your smartphone or tablet. Functions: SAVE: Back up all your photos and videos with the one-step backup feature Back up important files so they are always accessible Organize files between your PocketCloud device and your iPhone or iPad Expand the memory of your iPhone and iPad SHARE: Allow up to 7 devices to simultaneously view and stream your content Take photos with the CloudCam and make them available for sharing instantly ***A PocketCloud storage device is required to use this app***
Lodestar Tech
This app enhances personal safety by managing access to a connected device. It allows users to personalize security settings, enroll authorized users with fingerprint or PIN access, and receive real-time alerts for device status.
- Personalize safety preferences
- Enroll authorized users
- Fingerprint and PIN access
- Real-time battery alerts
- Manage device lock/unlock status
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Safety and technology aren’t just for locks and alarms anymore. The LNK9 and Lodestar Technology is changing the way you think about personal protection. Access when you need it, with security confirmed by your authorization. Once you pair your LNK9 with the Lodestar App, you can: • Personalize your safety preferences • Enroll fingerprints of authorized users to provide safety and peace of mind • Create a personalized PIN code to allow access to authorized users • Get real-time alerts when your LNK9 is low on battery. . • Manage the unlock/lock status of your LNK9.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lodestar Tech at 100% against PocketCloud's 50%. Lodestar Tech also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). PocketCloud's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lodestar Tech holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PocketCloud's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lodestar Tech's.
PocketCloud ships an update monthly, Lodestar Tech every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PocketCloud | Lodestar Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Powerstick.com | LODESTAR TECHNOLOGY |
Customer experience
PocketCloud
Lodestar Tech
In-app purchases
PocketCloud
No in-app purchases
Lodestar Tech
No in-app purchases
