Comparison

Segment Anything vs pocketScreen

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

Head to head
About

Segment Anything

Perform advanced image segmentation directly on your device without needing an internet connection. This utility offers on-device processing for smooth performance, with a Pro mode unlocking enhanced features for greater control and flexibility in image editing.

Highlights
  • On-device image segmentation
  • Offline functionality
  • Optimized for mobile performance
  • Pro mode with enhanced features
  • Download cutout images
  • Flexible mask editing
Features
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Enjoy state-of-the-art image segmentation on your iPhone or iPad. All processing is done locally on your iphone or ipad, everything works without network. We've optimized it for smooth, reliable performance on your device. The implementation of Segment Anything is based on the open source SAM(Segment Anything Model). In Pro mode, users will be able to unlock the following features: 1. Instead of being limited to adding only 3 "Add mask" areas, users can add up to 50 in the Pro mode. 2. The "Remove area" feature becomes available, providing users more flexibility and control over the image cutout process. 3. Users have the ability to download their cutout images, perfect for saving, sharing, or using in other applications.

About

pocketScreen

Features
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SCREEN STREAMING WITH APP AUDIO, MICROPHONE AND LOCAL RECORDING pocketScreen is a free streaming app for iPhone that lets you broadcast your screen directly via SRT, RTMP or RTMPS — no capture card or extra computer required. Share apps during an IRL stream, stream mobile games, or broadcast tutorials and presentations straight from your phone. Your screen. Your stream. In your pocket. SRT, RTMP & RTMPS Stream to supported platforms, your own servers, relays or custom streaming setups. SRT is designed for reliable, low-latency streaming, while RTMP and RTMPS are widely supported by streaming platforms and servers. Simply enter your destination URL and stream key in pocketScreen. The app focuses on one destination per stream, keeping setup simple and fast. 720P OR 1080P SCREEN STREAMING Stream your screen using H.264 hardware encoding at 30 FPS. Choose between 720p and 1080p and adjust the video bitrate to match your connection. Portrait and landscape orientation are handled automatically. APP AUDIO, MICROPHONE OR BOTH Choose exactly what your viewers hear: app audio, your microphone, a mix of both, or no audio at all. Audio is streamed using AAC. LOCAL MP4 RECORDING Optionally save a local MP4 copy of your stream directly on your iPhone while broadcasting. Perfect for reviewing, archiving or reusing your content later — without running a separate recording app. START STREAMING THROUGH IOS pocketScreen uses the built-in iOS screen broadcasting feature. Set up your streaming destination in the app, then start the broadcast through the iOS system interface. Your screen and audio are only accessed after you explicitly start screen sharing. LIVE STREAM DIAGNOSTICS Keep track of important stream information in real time, including video FPS, send queue status and dropped frames. MADE FOR IRL STREAMS, MOBILE GAMES AND MORE Share maps, apps and other on-screen content with your viewers while you're on the go. Stream mobile games, demo apps, create live tutorials or broadcast presentations directly from your iPhone. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No account is required to use pocketScreen. Your streaming destination and settings are stored locally on your device. Your screen and microphone are only accessed after you start broadcasting through iOS. Diagnostic logs are uploaded only when you choose to send them. FEEDBACK & FEATURE REQUESTS Have feedback or an idea for a new feature? Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/WwRCPCTez9

Screenshots

Segment Anything3 screens
pocketScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pocketScreen at none against Segment Anything's 1. pocketScreen also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Segment Anything sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. pocketScreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Segment Anything ships an update every 3 weeks, pocketScreen weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Segment Anything versus pocketScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSegment AnythingpocketScreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer嘉琦 沈Sven Schroder

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Segment Anything

One-time1
  • PRO Mode$1.99
None

pocketScreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Segment Anything free?
Segment Anything is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is pocketScreen free?
pocketScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Segment Anything or pocketScreen have ads?
Neither Segment Anything nor pocketScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Segment Anything or pocketScreen?
Segment Anything ships an update every 3 weeks, and pocketScreen weekly. Most recently, Segment Anything was updated on October 2, 2026 and pocketScreen on October 10, 2026.

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