Comparison

AIRMF App vs OSCAL Pocket Guide

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

Head to head
About

AIRMF App

Features
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Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AIRMF) App® uses NIST AIRMF context, risk controls, and risk assurance to evaluate AI system risks.

About

OSCAL Pocket Guide

This app provides offline access to NIST cybersecurity and privacy frameworks, including controls, enhancements, and assessment tools. It supports compliance officers and security professionals with structured data and workflow features for managing security plans and system categorization.

Highlights
  • Offline access to NIST frameworks
  • Search and filter controls
  • Parameter substitution for control prose
  • Favorites and personal notes
  • SSP Generator with OSCAL export
  • System categorization workflow
  • Cross-framework mappings
Features
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OSCAL Pocket Guide is a comprehensive offline toolkit for cybersecurity professionals who need fast, structured access to NIST security and privacy frameworks—without the PDFs, spreadsheets, or fragmented portals. Built for compliance officers, security engineers, system owners, assessors, and auditors, this app brings the complete NIST ecosystem into a single mobile-friendly experience—with real workflow support, not just passive reading. Frameworks Included: • SP 800-53 Rev 5 — Browse 1,000+ controls and enhancements by family, baseline (LOW, MODERATE, HIGH, PRIVACY), and control ID • NIST CSF 2.0 — All 6 functions (Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover) with subcategories and 800-53 mappings • SP 800-171 Rev 3 — CUI protection requirements with families, assessment objectives, and implementation guidance • SSDF SP 800-218 — Secure Software Development Framework with practice groups, tasks, and reference materials • SP 800-60 — 171 information types with sensitivity categorization to support system categorization workflows • AI RMF Playbook — Full 4-function AI Risk Management Framework with subcategory guidance, actors, and references Key Features: • Complete offline access—no internet required • Search and filter across any framework • Parameter substitution for readable, org-specific control prose • Favorites and personal notes on any control • Recent items tracking across frameworks • Customizable module visibility • OSCAL-native data structure throughout Assessment & Workflow Tools: • 800-53A Assessment System — 1,193 controls with structured assessment objectives (Examine, Interview, Test), potential evidence suggestions, met/not-met tracking, and LLM-enhanced guidance derived from SP 800-53A Rev 5.1.1 • SP 800-171 Assessment Objectives — CUI requirement assessment procedures with implementation guidance, mapped to Rev 3 controls • SSP Generator — Create and manage information systems, track control implementation status, set org-defined parameter values, and export OSCAL-aligned System Security Plans via a guided 10-step wizard or classic dashboard • System Categorization Workflow — Use SP 800-60 information type sensitivity data to support FIPS 199 categorization decisions directly in the app • Cross-Framework Mappings — CSF 2.0 subcategories mapped to SP 800-53 controls; view related controls across frameworks from a single screen • Parameter Substitution — Replace organization-defined values throughout control prose for readable, implementation-ready statements Pro Features: Upgrade for access to: • Advanced filtering dashboard • Custom baseline creation • SSP Generator and OSCAL export • Self-Assessment Module with objective tracking and evidence notes • Database encryption for secure local storage • All future premium capabilities Pro is available as a one-time purchase. Existing Pro users retain lifetime access to their current feature set. Whether you're running a controls assessment, writing an SSP, categorizing a system, or mapping to the CSF—OSCAL Pocket Guide gives you the structured tools to work faster and smarter, right from your iPhone or iPad. Formerly NIST Pocket Guide.

Screenshots

AIRMF App4 screens
OSCAL Pocket Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AIRMF App at none against OSCAL Pocket Guide's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. OSCAL Pocket Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AIRMF App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AIRMF App versus OSCAL Pocket Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAIRMF AppOSCAL Pocket Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuality Plus Engineering LLC.euCann, LLC

In-app purchases

None

AIRMF App

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OSCAL Pocket Guide

One-time1
  • NIST Pocket Guide Pro$9.99

Questions

Is AIRMF App free?
AIRMF App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OSCAL Pocket Guide free?
OSCAL Pocket Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AIRMF App or OSCAL Pocket Guide have ads?
Neither AIRMF App nor OSCAL Pocket Guide shows ads.

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