# pocketBox vs MWE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pocketBox at none against MWE's 1. MWE's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MWE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per year. pocketBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

pocketBox ships an update every 7 months, MWE monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pocketBox | MWE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Limbach Gruppe SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623824781) | [DGMM Dr. Karl Sell Arzteseminar Neutrauchburg MWE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697105452) |

## What reviewers say

### pocketBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbox/id1623824779)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MWE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mwe/id6451192943)

This app provides video-based guidance for learning and understanding manual medicine techniques, specifically for MWE courses. It serves as a quick reference for daily medical practice to support the application of learned techniques. It is not a substitute for formal manual medicine training.

**Highlights:** Video demonstrations of manual medicine grips, Quick reference for medical practice, Supports MWE course learning, Accessible for daily use, Not a replacement for formal training

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vollzugriff | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pocketBox free?

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

### Is MWE free?

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

### Do pocketBox or MWE have ads?

Neither pocketBox nor MWE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pocketBox or MWE?

pocketBox ships an update every 7 months, and MWE monthly. Most recently, pocketBox was updated on June 5, 2026 and MWE on September 10, 2026.

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