xScope Mirror vs PocketKnife Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
xScope Mirror
Preview Mac desktop images and windows directly on your iOS device or Apple Watch. Seamlessly transfer designs and test them with various scaling options, even remotely from Photoshop.
- Remote Mac desktop viewing
- Apple Watch extension
- Chromeless UI
- Retina scaling options
- Remote Photoshop connection
- Multi-device connection
- Window nudging
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••• Requires xScope 4 available from the Mac App Store ••• xScope Mirror lets designers and developers effortlessly preview any Mac desktop image directly on your iOS device or Apple Watch. Unlike other preview apps, xScope Mirror doesn’t have any desktop chrome to get in your way while you work or require you to save files again and again. Simply launch xScope Mirror on iOS and then xScope on a Mac to begin. Confirm the connection on iOS and then drop an image file onto the Dock icon for xScope. A remote connection to Photoshop is also supported: this lets you preview changes in your PSD while you edit. The Mirror can also display any window on your Mac or images copied to the clipboard. Finally, any image that's displayed on the iOS device can be transferred to the Apple Watch by tapping on its screen. Layouts that are taller than the watch's screen are scrollable. Any file that matches the icon sizes for the Apple Watch will be presented with circular mask against a black background, allowing quick asset previews. Features include: • Remote Viewing – Easily view the contents of any Mac desktop window on your iOS device or Apple Watch • Apple Watch – Includes a watch extension that makes previewing on your wrist a snap! • Pin & Lock – Move the Mac window anywhere (even under other windows) & it always stays in focus on iOS • Chromeless UI – No overlaid chrome to get in the way while you work • Retina Scaling - Preview mirrored content 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3, great for testing on Retina devices • Compatibility – Runs on all devices using iOS 5 or later • Security – Toggle user authentication requests on/off via Preferences in the xScope desktop app • Multi-client – Multiple iOS devices can connect and view the same Mac window – Great for demos or meetings • Sharing – Copy the current image to the iOS clipboard or save it in your Photos • Nudge – Nudge the selected window one pixel at a time (useful on Retina displays)
PocketKnife Tools
A comprehensive suite of 18 essential tools for daily tasks, offering calculators, converters, a dictionary, flashlight, and more. This ad-free application provides a polished user experience with dark and light themes, designed for efficiency.
- 18 essential tools in one app
- Calculator (Standard, Scientific, Financial)
- Compass with GPS
- Currency and Unit Converters
- Dictionary with audio
- Flashlight with strobe and SOS
- Password generator
- Translator for 30 languages
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A collection of essential tools, designed and built for the way you actually work. PocketKnife Tools brings together everything you reach for daily — 18 powerful applications in one refined, ad-free app with no subscriptions and no compromises. THE TOOLS ================================= Calculator — Standard, Scientific, and Financial calculation modes for everything from quick math to complex equations. Compass — Precision heading, bearing, and signal strength with live GPS coordinates. Includes troubleshooting tips for accuracy. Currency Converter — Live exchange rates for 30+ global currencies, updated in real time. Dictionary — Full definitions, phonetic pronunciation with audio playback, synonyms and antonyms as tappable chips, Word of the Day, favorites, and search history. Powered by the Free Dictionary API. Flashlight — Instant torch access with strobe modes, Morse code messaging, and a built-in SOS signal. Formula Reference — Dozens of math, science, and financial formulas, always within reach. Level — Bubble level for flat surfaces and walls. Portrait and landscape modes with live degree readout and haptic feedback when perfectly level. Lists — Create custom checklists with due dates, drag-to-reorder, progress tracking, and one-tap sharing. Passwords — Generate strong, customizable passwords with a live strength meter. Save and manage your passwords with show/hide toggle. Metronome - Use the app to help keep time while practicing music. Stopwatch — Precise timing with lap tracking, best and worst lap indicators. Timer — Countdown timer with quick presets up to 3 hours, custom time input, and a visual progress ring. Translator — Instant translation across 30 languages, powered by Google Translate. Unit Converter — Distance, weight, volume, and temperature with instant results as you type. Weather — Live conditions and a 7-day forecast for your personal city watchlist. World Clock — Live times for 62 cities across every time zone. Day/night indicators, UTC offsets, and a searchable city list. Polished dark and light themes. Thoughtful UX throughout. Everything you need — nothing you don't. PocketKnife Tools. Sharp by design.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PocketKnife Tools at 5.0 against xScope Mirror's 3.0. PocketKnife Tools also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PocketKnife Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
xScope Mirror ships an update every 7 months, PocketKnife Tools every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xScope Mirror | PocketKnife Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Iconfactory | Aurum Creative Technologies, LLC |
Customer experience
xScope Mirror
PocketKnife Tools
In-app purchases
xScope Mirror
No in-app purchases
PocketKnife Tools
No in-app purchases
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