# Pockster Crypto vs OpenConsole

The clearest difference is rating: OpenConsole at 5.0 against Pockster Crypto's 2.9. OpenConsole also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 107 months). Pockster Crypto's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

OpenConsole holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pockster Crypto has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Pockster Crypto ships an update every 107 months, OpenConsole every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pockster Crypto | OpenConsole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pockster-crypto/id305337136/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openconsole/id6767276866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 107 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Greg Chaffins](https://appshunter.io/developer/301044473) | [AeriCast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629924740) |

## What reviewers say

### Pockster Crypto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pockster-crypto/id305337136)

This word puzzle game challenges your cognitive thinking with unique cryptogram puzzles. It offers easy pick-up-and-play operation with automatic saving and loading for seamless gameplay. Enjoy a fresh experience with 50 distinct puzzles designed for touch devices.

**Highlights:** Unique cryptogram puzzles, Automatic save and load, 50 puzzles in collection, Touch-optimized interface, Automatic zoom feature, Direct email support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenConsole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openconsole/id6767276866)

This app offers instant access to a library of AI-generated cloud games and allows you to play your legally owned retro game ROMs on various classic console emulators. Enjoy smooth gameplay with hardware acceleration and customizable controls, with cloud saves for seamless progression.

**Highlights:** AI-generated cloud games, Retro console emulation (NES, SNES, PS1, N64, etc.), Hardware-accelerated rendering, On-screen touch controls, MFi and Bluetooth controller support, Save states and cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pockster Crypto free?

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

### Is OpenConsole free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pockster Crypto or OpenConsole?

OpenConsole is rated higher. Pockster Crypto averages 2.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while OpenConsole averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pockster Crypto or OpenConsole have ads?

Neither Pockster Crypto nor OpenConsole shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pockster Crypto or OpenConsole?

Pockster Crypto ships an update every 107 months, and OpenConsole every 11 days. Most recently, Pockster Crypto was updated on October 9, 2026 and OpenConsole on October 2, 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.*