Comparison

Pocket for Seerr vs Pinepods

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

Head to head
About

Pocket for Seerr

This app allows you to manage your media server requests directly from your iOS device. Browse, search, and submit requests for movies and TV shows. Admins can also approve or decline requests on the go.

Highlights
  • Browse and search media
  • Submit media requests
  • Track request status
  • Approve/decline requests (admins)
  • Native iOS experience
Features
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Pocket for Seerr is a native iOS companion for your Overseerr / Jellyseerr / Seerr server, built to make media requests fast and effortless from your phone. IMPORTANT: This app requires a self-hosted Seerr, Overseerr or Jellyseerr backend server. It does not function as a standalone application. Connect to your existing Seerr instance and: • Browse and search your media Quickly look up movies and TV shows available through your Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby libraries, with the same metadata and posters you see in Seerr on the web. • Request what you want to watch Send requests for movies, seasons, or full series in a few taps. See at a glance what’s already available, what’s pending, and what’s been approved or rejected. • Keep track of request status View your own request history and status updates in one place so you always know what’s coming to your server next. • Manage requests on the go (for admins) If you’re an admin or have request-management permissions in Seerr, you can approve or decline requests directly from Pocket, without opening a browser. Stay on top of your queue from anywhere. • Built for iOS Pocket for Seerr is a clean, responsive native app designed to feel at home on iPhone. Fast navigation, familiar patterns, and an experience tuned for quick actions make handling requests painless. Requirements Pocket for Seerr is an unofficial client and requires an existing Seerr / Jellyseerr / Overseerr server configured with your media stack (Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby, plus Radarr/Sonarr, etc.). No third-party accounts, subscriptions, or hosted services are included.

About

Pinepods

Manage and listen to your podcasts with a self-hosted server. Enjoy a beautiful interface, offline downloads, and advanced playback controls. Offers complete control and a private listening experience.

Highlights
  • Self-hosted server synchronization
  • Intuitive mobile interface with themes
  • Offline episode downloads
  • Chapter support
  • Playlist management
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Background audio playback
Features
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PinePods is a complete podcast management solution that allows you to host your own podcast server and enjoy a beautiful mobile experience. This is the official companion app for Pinepods servers, designed for iOS Features of Pinepods: • Self-hosted podcast server synchronization that syncs everything between your devices • Beautiful, intuitive mobile interface with loads of themes that sync between devices and platforms • Full Carplay App and Audio Support • Download episodes for offline listening or archiving on your server • Chapter support with navigation • Playlist management • User statistics and listening history • Multi-device synchronization • Search and discovery • Background audio playback • Sleep timer and playback speed controls PinePods gives you complete control over your podcast experience while providing the convenience of modern podcast apps. Perfect for users who want privacy, control, and a great listening experience. Note: This app requires a PinePods server to be set up. Visit the PinePods GitHub repository for server installation instructions. Thanks for using Pinepods!

Screenshots

Pocket for Seerr3 screens
Pinepods4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket for Seerr at 4.9 against Pinepods's 4.3. Pocket for Seerr also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). Pinepods's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Pocket for Seerr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket for Seerr has 184 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Pocket for Seerr's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pinepods's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket for Seerr ships an update every 3 weeks, Pinepods every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pocket for Seerr versus Pinepods: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket for SeerrPinepods
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (184 ratings) — better4.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings184 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB29 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMiguel PiedrafitaCollin Pendleton

Customer experience

Pocket for Seerr

All ratings184 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative2.9%

Pinepods

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Pocket for Seerr

No in-app purchases

None

Pinepods

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket for Seerr free?
Pocket for Seerr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinepods free?
Pinepods is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pocket for Seerr or Pinepods?
Pocket for Seerr is rated higher. Pocket for Seerr averages 4.9 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Pinepods averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Pocket for Seerr or Pinepods have ads?
Neither Pocket for Seerr nor Pinepods shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket for Seerr or Pinepods?
Pocket for Seerr ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pinepods every 10 months. Most recently, Pocket for Seerr was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pinepods on July 3, 2026.

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