Comparison

Proof Pocket vs LuWu

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

Head to head
About

Proof Pocket

Features
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Proof Pocket – Secure Document Vault, Scanner & Expiry Tracker Keep your important documents safe, encrypted, and with you. Scan, store, and protect passports, IDs, certificates, licenses, and other sensitive files on your iPhone using Face ID, Touch ID, or a master password. No account, no Proof Pocket servers β€” your documents are encrypted on your device. New in 1.7: a completely redesigned app, encrypted iCloud backup, a dedicated Expiry tab, and one-tap Quick Scan. Why Proof Pocket? A lost or expired document can derail travel plans or delay critical tasks. Proof Pocket gives you instant access to encrypted digital copies, alerts you before documents expire, keeps whole sets of paperwork together in cases, and brings everything back from an encrypted backup if you lose your phone. Key Features: - Document Scanning & Quick Scan: Scan with your camera, import from Photos, or add PDF files. Quick Scan opens the camera straight away and saves in one tap β€” add the title, category, and expiry date whenever you're ready. - Encrypted iCloud Backup (optional): Back up your whole vault to a Proof Pocket folder in your iCloud Drive, or save the backup as a file. Backups are encrypted before they leave your iPhone and can't be opened without your master password. Restore straight from iCloud on a new iPhone. The 3 most recent backups are kept automatically. - Expiration Date Tracker & Reminders: Set expiration dates on passports, IDs, driver's licenses, visas, and certificates. The Expiry tab shows what's next, and reminders arrive 90, 30, 7, or 1 day ahead so you can renew on time. - Cases β€” Group & Share Documents Together: Bundle related documents into a case: a trip, a rental application, a child's papers, an insurance claim. Export a whole case as one encrypted file, and import cases you receive. - Search & Filters: Find any document by title or category, and filter by category, case, or documents expiring within 90 days. Document contents stay encrypted while you search. - Smart Categories: Organize documents into IDs, medical, financial, travel, personal, and more. Switch between grid and list view. - Face ID, Touch ID & Password Protection: Lock your vault with biometrics or a master password. Every file is encrypted on your device. - Offline First: Scanning, encryption, search, and reminders all work without internet. iCloud backup is optional and off until you turn it on. - Secure Export & Device-to-Device Transfer: Export copies only when you need to share, and move your entire vault to a new device over your local network. Use Cases: - Travel ready β€” keep passports, visas, and boarding passes together in one case. Get expiry alerts months in advance. - Applications & claims β€” bundle a rental application, insurance claim, or visa file into a case and send it as a single encrypted file. - Families β€” track passport and ID expiry for everyone and keep each person's papers in their own case. - Emergency prepared β€” instantly access ID copies at embassies, hospitals, or police stations, with an encrypted backup if your phone is lost or broken. - Stay organized β€” group contracts, certificates, and licenses per client or project. Your documents. Your device. Your control. Proof Pocket keeps everything encrypted, organized, and backed up on your terms. Terms of Use: https://proofpocket.com/terms?lang=en Privacy Policy: https://proofpocket.com/privacy?lang=en

About

LuWu

Features
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LuWu is a local-first file manager and encryption tool for iOS. Browse, filter, and preview everyday files, package sensitive items as LWEF encrypted files, or move them into a PIN-protected Vault. Key features: - File management: filter images, videos, PDFs, ZIP archives, LWEF packages, and more. - LWEF encryption: package selected files into standalone encrypted files with a file password, optional cover, and optional local master-password unlock. - Private Vault: protect important files with a 6-digit PIN. Vault contents stay hidden while closed. - Wi-Fi transfer: upload files from a computer browser to your iPhone on the same local network, without a cable. - Master password and iCloud backup: generate a strong master password and optionally back it up to iCloud for recovery. - Files app integration: import, open, and manage local documents through the iOS file system. LuWu has no account system and no ad tracking. File handling is centered on your device; iCloud is used only when you enable master password backup. Supported languages: English and Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

Proof Pocket4 screens
LuWu2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Proof Pocket at Free against LuWu's $1.99. LuWu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Proof Pocket is free to download; LuWu costs $1.99 up front. Proof Pocket sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. LuWu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proof Pocket ships an update every 8 days, LuWu every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Proof Pocket versus LuWu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProof PocketLuWu
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarol BurdzinskiδΈ‡ιΎ™ 唐

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Proof Pocket

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full application unlock$39.99
None

LuWu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proof Pocket free?
Proof Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LuWu free?
LuWu costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Proof Pocket or LuWu have ads?
Neither Proof Pocket nor LuWu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proof Pocket or LuWu?
Proof Pocket ships an update every 8 days, and LuWu every 10 days. Most recently, Proof Pocket was updated on November 9, 2026 and LuWu on November 10, 2026.

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