Comparison

xScope Mirror vs PocketKnife Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac desktop viewing
  • Apple Watch extension
  • Chromeless UI
  • Retina scaling options
  • Remote Photoshop connection
  • Multi-device connection
  • Window nudging
Features
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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)

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

xScope Mirror3 screens
PocketKnife Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
xScope Mirror versus PocketKnife Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxScope MirrorPocketKnife Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe IconfactoryAurum Creative Technologies, LLC

Customer experience

xScope Mirror

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%

PocketKnife Tools

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

xScope Mirror

No in-app purchases

None

PocketKnife Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xScope Mirror free?
xScope Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketKnife Tools free?
PocketKnife Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xScope Mirror or PocketKnife Tools?
PocketKnife Tools is rated higher. xScope Mirror averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PocketKnife Tools averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do xScope Mirror or PocketKnife Tools have ads?
Neither xScope Mirror nor PocketKnife Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xScope Mirror or PocketKnife Tools?
xScope Mirror ships an update every 7 months, and PocketKnife Tools every 5 days. Most recently, xScope Mirror was updated on October 17, 2026 and PocketKnife Tools on October 6, 2026.

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