Comparison

ghostmemo vs Pocket

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

Head to head
About

ghostmemo

Securely store private notes, passwords, and logs with end-to-end encryption. This app offers local encryption, Face ID/PIN protection, and an intuitive interface for easy data safeguarding. Keep your personal information private and accessible only to you.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Local data handling
  • Face ID/PIN authentication
  • Password storage
  • Health log keeping
  • Text formatting
  • Beginner encryption guide
Features
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ghostmemo is a file management and note-taking app designed with security in mind. Encryption is an invaluable tool for preserving your digital privacy, and ghostmemo simplifies the process of safeguarding your personal thoughts. You can use ghostmemo to easily and safely jot down private notes, keep a health log, store your passwords, and more. With one tap, any memos can be encrypted. Users can opt-in to Face ID or make their own custom PIN, ensuring that the authentication and encryption process is quick and simple. As an added level of security, ghostmemo gives you the option of locking your memos so that they cannot be opened or altered. All encryption is handled locally on your device, using secure standards and algorithms supported by Apple's operating system. Data can be encrypted, decrypted, locked, or deleted without any network connection. You hold the keys to your own data, at all times. Learning to use the app is quick and intuitive — ghostmemo also includes a helpful guide to encryption for beginners to , as well as text formatting features you rely on to write comfortably. ghostmemo gathers no data, requires no account registration, and provides everyone the peace of mind that their most personal information is safe. ghostmemo utilizes Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA) –– to read it in detail, follow the link below https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ghostmemo's privacy policy can be found at the following link: https://cbd1221.github.io/ghostmemo/#privacy-policy feedback or feature requests can be sent here: ghostmemo.app@gmail.com

About

Pocket

Securely encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify messages and files directly on your device. Manage PGP keys locally for enhanced privacy and control, with options for handling larger files and unlimited key storage through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Create and manage PGP keys locally
  • Encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify messages
  • Encrypt and decrypt files
  • Support for large files with Chunk Mode
  • Organize and manage keyring
  • Channel-independent encryption
Features
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Pocket PGP brings OpenPGP encryption to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac: direct, private, and under your control. Create, import, and manage PGP keys directly on your device. Encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify messages with greater privacy and control. Core cryptographic operations run locally on your device, without relying on external servers for the actual encryption and decryption process. Features: - Create OpenPGP key pairs directly on your device - Import public and private keys as plain text or from .asc files - Encrypt messages for one or multiple recipients - Decrypt messages locally on your device - See signature verification details, including which key signed a message - Sign cleartext messages - Verify clear-signed PGP messages - Optionally remember private-key passphrases on this device after successful decryption - Share results after encrypting, decrypting, signing, or verifying - Encrypt and decrypt regular files up to 125 MB on iPhone and iPad - Encrypt and decrypt regular files up to 200 MB on Apple Silicon Macs - Create and open app-specific Pocket PGP .ppgp packages with Chunk Mode - Use Chunk Mode for larger files up to 750 MB per package - Organize and manage your keyring with ease - Switch the app language between English and German Pocket PGP is channel-independent. Encrypt or sign your content first, then share or send it through email, messaging apps, notes, cloud drives, or any other channel. Regular file encryption uses OpenPGP-compatible file encryption. For larger files, Chunk Mode creates Pocket PGP .ppgp packages. These packages are app-specific and can be opened with Pocket PGP. The app can be downloaded and tested for free with plain text encryption. The free version is limited to a maximum of two stored keys and does not include file-encryption. In-App Purchases: - Premium unlocks unlimited key storage and bulk import - File Encryption unlocks regular file encryption and decryption (maximum supported file size: 125 MB per file on capable iPhone and iPad, 200 MB on Apple Silicon Macs) - Chunk Mode unlocks app-specific large-file .ppgp packages (maximum supported file size: 750 MB per package) - Pro Bundle unlocks Premium, File Encryption, and Chunk Mode in one purchase No user accounts. No cloud key storage. No analytics tracking. Your private keys stay under your control.

Screenshots

ghostmemo4 screens
Pocket2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ghostmemo at 4.7 against Pocket's 3.7. Pocket's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). 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. ghostmemo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pocket sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ghostmemo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ghostmemo ships an update monthly, Pocket weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ghostmemo versus Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterghostmemoPocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOLIN DIVELYMAGNUS FINSTAD

Customer experience

ghostmemo

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

Pocket

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ghostmemo

Subscriptions2
  • ghostmemo+$2.991 Month
  • ghostmemo+$24.991 Year
4 purchases

Pocket

One-time4
  • File encryption (125MB)$1.99
  • Chunk Mode (750 MB)$1.99
  • Pocket PGP Pro (Unlimited keys)$1.99
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  • Pro Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is ghostmemo free?
ghostmemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket free?
Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ghostmemo or Pocket?
ghostmemo is rated higher. ghostmemo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pocket averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do ghostmemo or Pocket have ads?
Neither ghostmemo nor Pocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ghostmemo or Pocket?
ghostmemo ships an update monthly, and Pocket weekly. Most recently, ghostmemo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pocket on October 31, 2026.

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