Pocket Keys vs Sheriff
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Keys
Securely store photos, notes, and passwords exclusively on your device. This app offers local storage with no external connections, ensuring your sensitive information remains private and protected by Face or Touch ID.
- Local photo storage
- Note taking
- Password management
- Album organization
- Face/Touch ID protection
- No external services
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This very simple application allows you to store photos, notes and passwords locally and only on your iPhone. No connection, servers, externals services or account are required. Your data remains only on your device. The photos taken are local to the application and do not mix with your iOS photo library. You can organize them with a small album feature. Access to your data is protected by Face or Touch ID. Such an app is handy if you want to save sensitive photos, such as a prescription, medicine card, ID, and being certain that they will only be on your device without syncing with iCloud. Passwords will be your identifiers like those used to login to Taxes government site, or your bank. Like photos, nothing is synchronized. User interface in English or French depending of your device.
Sheriff
Take control of your online privacy by selectively blocking JavaScript and cookies on a per-domain basis. This free utility enhances browsing speed, reduces data usage, and protects your device from malicious scripts and intrusive pop-ups.
- Per-domain JavaScript and cookie blocking
- Enhanced online privacy and security
- Faster browsing and data saving
- Block intrusive pop-ups
- Universal Safari compatibility
- iCloud rule synchronization
- Customizable content blocking rules
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Sheriff empowers you to protect your privacy online, by blocking JavaScript and Cookies on a per-domain basis. Sheriff is free, for everyone, because privacy shouldn't be a privilege for only those who can afford it. Per-Domain Control: Sheriff empowers you to decide which websites can use JavaScript and Cookies. Customize your settings on a per-domain basis to allow or block these elements where you want, when you want. Enhanced Privacy: Safeguard your personal information from data-hungry websites. Sheriff gives you the power to protect your privacy by blocking cookies that can track your every move. Faster Browsing: Disable JavaScript on resource-heavy websites to speed up your browsing experience. Load pages faster and save valuable mobile data! Security First: Enhance your online security by disabling JavaScript on untrusted domains. Sheriff keeps your iOS device safe from potential threats and malicious scripts. Block Annoying Pop-ups: Say goodbye to intrusive pop-up ads that disrupt your browsing experience. Sheriff lets you take control of the web, ensuring a smoother and less cluttered journey. Cleaner, Faster, and Safer: Enjoy a cleaner web experience with fewer distractions and faster loading times. With Sheriff, you're not just blocking elements; you're crafting a better online world. Data Saver: Control which websites can store cookies on your device, preserving your data and privacy. Sheriff puts you in the driver's seat when it comes to your online identity. Universal Compatibility: Sheriff seamlessly integrates with Safari, making it easy for you to manage your web preferences without any hassle. Synchronize your rules via iCloud to protect your privacy across all your devices. Sheriff now enables you to unlock the full power of Safari Content Blocker with custom rules. • Block more resources • Documents (HTML, XML, SVG) • Fonts, Style Sheets (CSS) • Images, Media (Audio, Video) • Popups, Pings, Fetches, Websockets • Remove elements with CSS selectors • Upgrade requests to HTTPS • Target first- or third- party loads • Target top- or child- frame contexts • Include or exclude domains • Include or exclude top URLs Privacy Policy: https://primatology.xyz/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sheriff at 94% against Pocket Keys's 0%. Sheriff also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 27 months). Pocket Keys's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. Sheriff sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket Keys asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pocket Keys holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Pocket Keys's written reviews are positive against 94% of Sheriff's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Pocket Keys ships an update every 27 months, Sheriff every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Keys | Sheriff |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.4 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 93.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Laurent Favard | Oliver White |
Customer experience
Pocket Keys
Sheriff
In-app purchases
Pocket Keys
No in-app purchases
Sheriff
- Small Tip$1.00
- Medium Tip$2.00
- Large Tip$5.00
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- Sheriff Pro (Discount)$6.79
- Sheriff Pro$9.00
- Extra Large Tip$10.00
- Extra Extra Large Tip$20.00
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