# Torn PDA vs Pocket ZONE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Torn PDA at none against Pocket ZONE's 11. Torn PDA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Pocket ZONE's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 273) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket ZONE sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Torn PDA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket ZONE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket ZONE has 3.8K ratings behind it against 273, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 80% positive.

Torn PDA ships an update every 11 days, Pocket ZONE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Torn PDA | Pocket ZONE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torn-pda/id1510138514/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-zone/id1626379167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 273 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **79.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Ortega](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476573095) | [APPWILL COMPANY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761313938) |

## What reviewers say

### Torn PDA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torn-pda/id1510138514)

This app enhances the Torn City gaming experience by providing quick access to game data, notifications for important events, and tools for trading and combat. It helps players manage their in-game resources, track progress, and strategize effectively.

**Highlights:** Profile page with status data and cooldowns, Travel status and arrival notifications, Foreign stock market analysis, User script support, YATA mobile interface integration, Quick item management and trade calculator, Automatic city item finder, Faction chain watcher and target lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streamlined mobile experience
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 🔋 Helpful notifications
- 👍 Customizable scripts and tools
- 💡 Integrated Torn browser

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Confusing UI navigation
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Compatibility issues with updates

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen after full-screen mode
- Unable to log in with Google
- Travel stock updates not working

**Requested features**

- Hospital timer for warring
- Live widgets for travel and energy
- Automatic cache clearing


### Pocket ZONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-zone/id1626379167)

Embark on a co-op survival adventure in a post-apocalyptic Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. This text quest and RPG hybrid features character customization, a detailed map, and a hardcore survival system. Trade with players and uncover the Zone's secrets.

**Highlights:** Co-op survival gameplay, Text quest and RPG mechanics, Character customization, Detailed Zone map, Player trading, Hardcore survival simulation, Random events and loot system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Week) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Buy 500 Neuro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50000 Bruble | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1000 Neuro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2000 Neuro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5000 Neuro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10000 Neuro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1000000 Bruble | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50000 Neuro | $64.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100000 Neuro | $99.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10000000 Bruble | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great pocket version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games
- 👍 Friendly community
- 🤝 Supports developers
- 🕹️ Unique and immersive gameplay
- 🌆 Atmospheric and well-designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy progression
- 🐛 Bugs causing loss of items
- 🔍 Unclear tutorial and lack of guidance
- 🔫 Unbalanced difficulty scaling
- 💰 Premium currency tied to characters

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing items in storage
- Weapons getting deleted after repairs
- Anomaly damage being inconsistent
- Accuracy and hit chance issues
- Language translation problems

**Requested features**

- More quests and story content
- Ability to change character class
- Improved inventory management
- Multiplayer and co-op features
- Ability to save progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Torn PDA free?

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

### Is Pocket ZONE free?

Pocket ZONE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Torn PDA or Pocket ZONE?

Pocket ZONE is rated higher. Torn PDA averages 4.5 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Pocket ZONE averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Torn PDA or Pocket ZONE have ads?

Pocket ZONE shows ads; Torn PDA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Torn PDA or Pocket ZONE?

Torn PDA ships an update every 11 days, and Pocket ZONE every 2 months. Most recently, Torn PDA was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pocket ZONE on October 19, 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.*