Comparison

J2K Browser vs PlacePod

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

Head to head
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J2K Browser

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PlacePod

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A pleasure every time you open it. A stylish file manager and sharing app with a beautiful digital clock. The lock screen is a clock elegant enough to double as decor. Behind it: serious file management, sharing, and transcription. β–  A beautiful clock - Swipe through classic, minimal, Roman-numeral, neon, and photo-real faces - Alarm and time signal β€” rings even when the app is closed, like a real alarm clock - Per-second ticks and spoken time announcements β–  File management - Organize and store files safely inside the app in My Files - Move things freely to and from your photo library - Copy or move whole folders; filter lists by photo, video, or audio - Photos and recordings taken in the app go straight to My Files, never to your camera roll β–  Transcription and subtitles (13 languages) - Turn video or audio into a subtitle file (.srt) with one tap - Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, and Vietnamese - Translate subtitles into another language (the original is kept) - Everything runs on your device β€” audio and text are never sent anywhere - Media with an .srt next to it plays with subtitles automatically β–  Network connections - Connect directly to Samba (Windows/Mac/NAS), NFS, and SFTP servers - Stream videos without downloading - Plays mp4 and far beyond: mkv, webm, wmv, TS, AV1, and more β–  Sharing - Share encrypted files with just the people you choose in Cloud Files (auto-deleted after 7 days) - Chat and exchange files with your circle - Hand files to and from other apps β€” PlacePod appears in the share menu β–  Privacy and security - No account needed β€” no email address, no phone number - Lock with a PIN, biometrics, or a trusted location - Intrusion alert silently photographs failed unlock attempts with both cameras - Cloud storage is encrypted with AES-256 Some features require the paid version (monthly, yearly, or one-time purchase). ``` ### What's New in This Version (build 12) ``` Transcription is now much more capable, and subtitles can be translated. β–  Better transcription Now supports 13 languages (Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, and Vietnamese). Every format the player can play β€” webm, mkv, TS, and more β€” can now be transcribed. Everything runs on your device; the audio is never sent anywhere. β–  Subtitle translation Translate the current subtitles into another language from the translate button in the player (iOS 18 or later). Translation also runs entirely on-device. The translated subtitle is saved alongside the original file, and the original-language subtitle is kept as "name.language.srt". β–  App languages The app's interface is now available in 13 languages, following your device's language setting. β–  Copying and moving folders Select folders and copy or move them with their contents β€” including to and from network connections. Destinations without folders, such as the photo library, receive the files inside instead. β–  Other improvements and fixes - AV1 videos can now be played - Large file transfers are more reliable, with progress that reflects actual transfer - Network connections now reconnect automatically when dropped - Tapping the black bars around a video now shows the controls β–  Pricing - The core features are free - Some features require a plan (Monthly / Yearly / Lifetime) β–  Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

J2K Browser2 screens
PlacePod4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: J2K Browser at none against PlacePod's 3. PlacePod's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 143 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PlacePod sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. J2K Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

J2K Browser ships an update every 143 months, PlacePod fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
J2K Browser versus PlacePod: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJ2K BrowserPlacePod
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 143 monthsFortnightly β€” better
Adsβ€”Yes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB110 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerleesop.comSurgeSpace Corporation

In-app purchases

None

J2K Browser

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PlacePod

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$69.99

Questions

Is J2K Browser free?
J2K Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlacePod free?
PlacePod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, J2K Browser or PlacePod?
J2K Browser ships an update every 143 months, and PlacePod fortnightly. Most recently, J2K Browser was updated on October 3, 2026 and PlacePod on October 10, 2026.

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