# CiphAR vs pocket.watch

The clearest difference is rating: CiphAR at 5.0 against pocket.watch's 4.6. CiphAR also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). pocket.watch's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CiphAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pocket.watch has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CiphAR ships an update monthly, pocket.watch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CiphAR | pocket.watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ciphar/id1390442483/reviews)** | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketwatch/id1435532943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 205 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gungnir Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093923771) | [PocketWatch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435532942) |

## What reviewers say

### CiphAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ciphar/id1390442483)

Create and share augmented reality content like images, videos, GIFs, and messages tied to your location. Log in easily with Twitter or email to build a new world around you.

**Highlights:** Share images, videos, GIFs, and messages in AR, Geolocation-based content sharing, Log in with Twitter or email, Create animations with brush tools, Build and share new AR worlds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### pocket.watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketwatch/id1435532943)

Discover safe, family-friendly videos from popular kid-friendly YouTube channels like Ryan's World and Kids Diana Show. Enjoy adventures, challenges, gameplay, and educational content perfect for young viewers.

**Highlights:** Safe kids videos, Popular YouTube creators, Challenges and gameplay, Science experiments, Family-friendly learning, Slime content

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 👧 Perfect for kids
- 😎 Relaxing experience
- 🕹️ Awesome channels like LankyBox

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Lack of new content updates
- 🔍 Missing search functionality
- 🙄 Some videos not suitable for kids

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not loading or playing properly
- App crashing or freezing
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more channels like FGTeeV, Aphmau, and Disney Princess Fan
- Increase frequency of new video uploads
- Implement a search bar
- Expand content library with more variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CiphAR free?

CiphAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is pocket.watch free?

pocket.watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CiphAR or pocket.watch?

CiphAR is rated higher. CiphAR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while pocket.watch averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do CiphAR or pocket.watch have ads?

Both CiphAR and pocket.watch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CiphAR or pocket.watch?

CiphAR ships an update monthly, and pocket.watch every 2 months. Most recently, CiphAR was updated on October 11, 2026 and pocket.watch on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*