PocketVid vs SiloNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketVid
This app helps you save storage space by compressing videos locally on your device. It offers batch processing, custom save locations, and Siri integration for efficient video management without compromising quality.
- Local video compression
- Batch processing
- Custom save locations
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Share Extension support
- No watermarks
- Wide format support
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PocketVid is a powerful yet simple video compression tool designed to help you save storage space without sacrificing video quality. KEY FEATURES: • Share Extension Support: Seamlessly send videos from Photos, Files, or other apps directly to PocketVid using the iOS Share Sheet. • Optimized for iPad: Enjoy a beautiful, native iPad interface that takes full advantage of the larger screen for an enhanced experience. • Custom Save Locations: Choose a specific album in your Photo Library or a folder in Files to save your compressed videos. • Flexible Video Import: Import from your Photo Library or the Files app (including iCloud Drive). • Automate with Siri: Use the "Compress Video" Siri Shortcut for hands-free workflows. • Powerful Batch Processing: Queue up and compress multiple videos at once. • Advanced Compression Control: Balance size and quality with adaptive resolution presets. • Fast & Private Local Processing: Your videos never leave your device, ensuring your privacy. • Detailed Progress Tracking: See live progress and storage space savings. • Manage Files with Ease: Display video durations and automatically delete originals. • Clean & Intuitive Interface: Simple, user-friendly design with full dark mode support. • No Watermarks: Your compressed videos are always clean. • Wide Format Support: Works with MP4, MOV, M4V, and more. PRIVACY FOCUSED: PocketVid processes all videos locally on your device. Your videos are never uploaded to any server, and we collect no personal data. Your content stays private and secure. Download PocketVid today and take control of your video storage!
SiloNote
This app allows for rapid note-taking using text, photos, and voice. Notes are stored locally as Markdown files and can be synced with Obsidian. A home screen widget provides quick access to recent entries.
- Quick note capture
- Text, photo, and voice recording
- Local Markdown file storage
- Customizable note folders
- Obsidian sync
- Home Screen widget
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SiloNote is a lightweight local-first note app designed for quick capture and personal Markdown note-taking. · Capture notes with text, photos, and voice recordings · Keep notes in local Markdown files · Choose and manage your own note folder · Sync your local notes to Obsidian · Review recent notes with the Home Screen widget Simple, portable, and under your control. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.silonote.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.silonote.com/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SiloNote at 5.0 against PocketVid's 1.0. SiloNote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SiloNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
PocketVid ships an update every 2 weeks, SiloNote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PocketVid | SiloNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JING JIE LIN | 俊杰 马 |
Customer experience
PocketVid
SiloNote
In-app purchases
PocketVid
No in-app purchases
SiloNote
No in-app purchases
