Comparison

Eagle Viewer vs Eagle Pocket

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

Head to head
About

Eagle Viewer

Browse your Eagle image library on your iPhone and iPad. Access images from local storage, iCloud Drive, or network shares. Sync new assets and enjoy offline viewing with optional caching.

Highlights
  • Access Eagle libraries remotely
  • Supports local, iCloud, and network shares
  • Simple sync for new assets
  • Optional offline caching
  • Browse on iPhone and iPad
Features
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This app is a dedicated viewer that allows you to browse your library from the popular image management software "Eagle" on your iPhone and iPad. Access your vast collection of images anytime, anywhere, without needing your computer. ・Access From Anywhere: Directly open your Eagle library located in your iPhone's local storage, iCloud Drive, or even on a network share (e.g., SMB) at your home or office. ・Simple Sync: Keep your library up-to-date with a simple and intuitive sync process. Instantly check new ideas and assets added on the go. ・Offline Access: An optional caching feature allows you to save images from your library to your iPhone. Enjoy seamless browsing even when you're offline, such as on a plane or in areas with poor connectivity.

About

Eagle Pocket

Features
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Eagle Pocket is the mobile companion for Eagle — the powerful desktop image library manager loved by designers and creatives worldwide. Access your entire Eagle library from your iPhone or iPad. Browse, search, and edit your curated collections wherever you are — with changes synced back to your desktop. EDIT & SYNC • Edit tags, star ratings, and annotations directly from your phone • Changes sync back to your Eagle desktop library automatically • Smart conflict detection — get notified when desktop and mobile edits overlap • Delete items on the go with confirmation safeguards BROWSE ANYWHERE • Multi-source access — iCloud Drive, network shares (NAS), Google Drive, or local storage • Full format support — images (JPG, PNG, WebP, SVG, RAW, GIF…), videos (MP4, MOV, MKV…), and text files (Markdown, JSON) • Search with tag suggestions and sort by date, title, or rating • Discover items with random refresh, and track your view history POWERFUL VIEWER • Full-screen viewing with zoom, pan, and swipe navigation • Thumbnail strip for quick browsing between items • Video playback with timeline scrubbing and loop support • Offline browsing — cached content available without internet PRIVACY FIRST No backend servers. Your data stays on your device. No tracking, no ads, no data collection. REQUIREMENTS • An existing Eagle library (created with Eagle for Mac/Windows) • Library accessible via iCloud Drive, local storage, network share, or Google Drive

Screenshots

Eagle Viewer3 screens
Eagle Pocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

Eagle Viewer and Eagle Pocket are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Eagle Viewer versus Eagle Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEagle ViewerEagle Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer太輔 草野An Kai Cheng

In-app purchases

None

Eagle Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Eagle Pocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eagle Viewer free?
Eagle Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eagle Pocket free?
Eagle Pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eagle Viewer or Eagle Pocket have ads?
Neither Eagle Viewer nor Eagle Pocket shows ads.

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