Comparison

OpenAnyFile 2 vs PocketHear

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

Head to head
About

OpenAnyFile 2

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Open and preview the raw content of any file instantly, even files the operating system can't open on its own. Before you open a suspicious email or file, you can safely look inside it with Open Any File. You can do it in three ways: β‘  Tap the large button and choose any file from the document picker. β‘‘ In another app, tap Share, then select Open Any File from the Share Sheet to preview the selected file here. β‘’ Drag a file from the Files app, Mail, or another app and drop it onto the large button. The app preview video shows how it works: an email is dragged straight from Mail and dropped onto the large button, and its raw content opens right away. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://falkowski.pm/openanyfile/en/privacy.html

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PocketHear

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Hear TV dialogue more clearly with PocketHear. Turn your iPhone and headphones into a personal listening companion for watching TV. Bring dialogue closer and adjust the sound to your preferenceβ€”without turning up the TV volume for everyone else. Place your iPhone near the TV, connect your headphones, and start listening. PocketHear picks up sound through the active microphone and plays enhanced audio through your headphones. It’s also useful for everyday conversations and small meetings. Key Features - TV Mode: Audio settings designed to bring out speech and make television dialogue easier to follow. - Personal Volume Control: Adjust the listening level for each ear independently. - Speech Enhancement: Optional Apple Voice Processing helps reduce background noise and echo. Results depend on your headphones and surroundings. - Automatic Gain: Helps balance input levels when Apple Voice Processing is enabled. - Flexible Listening Modes: Choose TV or Meeting mode, or let Auto switch between them based on the sound around you. - Optional Pink Noise: Add a gentle background sound with its own volume control. - On-Device Processing: Audio is processed on your iPhone, without uploading it to the cloud or saving recordings. Using PocketHear with Headphones Works with compatible wired and Bluetooth headphones, including AirPods. For TV listening with AirPods, turn off Apple Voice Processing to use your iPhone’s microphone with high-quality Bluetooth playback. Turning it on uses the AirPods microphone and call audio, which may change the sound quality. Bluetooth audio may introduce a noticeable delay. Your experience will vary depending on your headphones and setup. PocketHear is a listening assistance app, not a medical device or a replacement for professional hearing care.

Screenshots

OpenAnyFile 24 screens
PocketHear3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PocketHear at none against OpenAnyFile 2's 2. PocketHear also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). OpenAnyFile 2's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. OpenAnyFile 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PocketHear asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenAnyFile 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, PocketHear every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
OpenAnyFile 2 versus PocketHear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenAnyFile 2PocketHear
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonrad Falkowski君文 叀

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OpenAnyFile 2

One-time2
  • Small coffee$1.99
  • Large coffee$2.99
None

PocketHear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenAnyFile 2 free?
OpenAnyFile 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketHear free?
PocketHear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenAnyFile 2 or PocketHear have ads?
Neither OpenAnyFile 2 nor PocketHear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenAnyFile 2 or PocketHear?
OpenAnyFile 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and PocketHear every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpenAnyFile 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and PocketHear on October 25, 2026.

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