Comparison

PocketSync vs Squall

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

Head to head
About

PocketSync

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PocketSync connects your health data and cloud services in one powerful app. Sync Apple Health metrics to the tools you already use, and keep your files, contacts, and calendars in perfect harmony across every cloud provider. APPLE HEALTH SYNC Send your health data exactly where you need it -- automatically, reliably, and in real time. PocketSync reads from Apple Health and delivers your metrics to any combination of these destinations: - Home Assistant: Push health sensors directly into your smart home dashboard - Google Sheets: Build personal health spreadsheets that update themselves - InfluxDB & Grafana Cloud: Create rich time-series dashboards for deep analysis - Splunk: Feed health telemetry into your observability stack - n8n: Trigger automations based on health events - CSV Export: Download clean data files for research or personal records - Custom Webhooks: Send JSON payloads to any HTTP endpoint you control Supported health categories include steps, heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose, sleep analysis, body measurements, respiratory rate, blood oxygen, workout sessions, and more. Every delivery is tracked. Failed syncs retry automatically in the background. You always know what was sent, when it arrived, and whether it succeeded. CLOUD FILE SYNC Keep your cloud storage providers in sync without manual transfers. - Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, and pCloud - One-way or bidirectional sync between any two providers - Choose specific folders to sync or mirror entire directory structures - Real-time progress tracking with push notifications on completion - Conflict detection and resolution for bidirectional sync jobs CONTACT SYNC Unify your address books across platforms. - Google Contacts, Microsoft/Outlook Contacts, and CardDAV providers - Full CardDAV support for Fastmail, Nextcloud, iCloud, and any standard CardDAV server - Review queue for new contacts before they sync to prevent duplicates - One-way or bidirectional sync with field-level mapping CALENDAR SYNC Keep every calendar aligned without double-booking. - Google Calendar, Outlook/Microsoft Calendar, and CalDAV providers - CalDAV support for Fastmail, Nextcloud, and any standard CalDAV server - One-way mirroring or full bidirectional sync - Event details, attendees, and recurrence rules preserved CROSS-DEVICE SYNC & BACKUP Sign in with Apple to sync your configuration across iPhone and iPad. Your integration settings back up automatically as you change them, so you can restore them on another device in seconds. AI HEALTH INSIGHTS Get intelligent summaries and trend analysis powered by AI. Spot patterns in your health data that you might otherwise miss. BUILT FOR PRIVACY PocketSync processes your health data on your device. Credentials for third-party services are stored securely in the iOS Keychain. We never sell your data, and we never will. Read our full privacy policy at weavehub.app/pocketsync/privacy. FLEXIBLE SUBSCRIPTIONS The app is free to download and explore, and you can preview what a migration would move before paying anything. PocketSync Pro unlocks every integration -- all health destinations, cloud file sync, contact sync, and calendar sync -- and keeps them syncing continuously. If you only need to move your data once, the Migration Pass is a single one-time purchase instead of a subscription. TECHNICAL DETAILS - Background sync with intelligent scheduling - Delivery tracking with automatic retry and failure alerts - Supports iPhone and iPad running iOS 17 or later - Built by WeaveHub Technologies LLC Download PocketSync and take control of your health data and cloud services today. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Squall

A functional fitness timer designed for clarity and reliability. It offers various workout modes, customizable cues, and integrates with Apple Health. Achievements and Apple Watch support enhance the training experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple workout modes (AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, For Time)
  • Customizable audio and haptic cues
  • Apple Watch integration for hands-free control
  • Apple Health integration for heart rate and calorie tracking
  • In-app achievements and progress tracking
  • Glanceable clock faces and Lock Screen Live Activity (Pro)
Features
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The most beautiful functional-fitness timer — and the most dependable. Now on iPad, and on your wrist. Squall is the WOD timer that gets out of your way: readable across the gym, it never hijacks your music, and it never fires a cue while you're paused. Set it up in seconds and trust it completely. Now native on iPad — the same timer, full-screen, with a big landscape gym clock you can read from across the room. EARN YOUR TROPHIES — ACHIEVEMENTS Every session now earns badges — free, and all on your device. Chase 22 across milestones, personal records, streaks, grit, and variety, each climbing a bronze-to-diamond ladder with live progress. Unlock one and a 3D metal shield spins up against a stormy sky — then share it as a card or a short storm video. Tap the trophy in your Log any time. RUN IT FROM YOUR APPLE WATCH Leave your phone in the cubby and run a full workout from your wrist — AMRAP, For Time, EMOM, or Tabata, tuned with the Digital Crown. Haptic and audio cues, a complication to launch straight in, and it all syncs back automatically. HEART RATE & CALORIES, IN APPLE HEALTH Squall saves every session to Apple Health — free. With Apple Watch and Pro, a live session records real heart rate (min / avg / max) and active energy on your results and log. No Watch? It estimates calories from your work, sharpened by an optional weight in Settings. EVERY TIMER YOU TRAIN WITH • AMRAP — as many rounds as possible, with tap-to-log round counting • For Time — count up with an optional cap and lap splits • EMOM — every minute on the minute, including alternating stations • Tabata — classic 20/10 ×8, fully editable with sets and rest • Mix (Pro) — chain any stages of any type into one seamless workout, with a live total and a clear "NEXT UP" YOUR MUSIC STAYS YOURS Squall ducks your audio for a cue, then restores it. Keep Spotify, Apple Music, or a podcast playing the whole session. CUES THAT NEVER LIE Pause and every sound stops — no phantom beeps. Cues are scheduled for sample-accurate timing and keep firing with the screen locked. Beeps, voice cues, or both, with haptics you'll feel anywhere. COACH VOICES Use any installed iOS voice, or Squall's coaches — Ivy and Jon free; Hope, Mark, Elariel, and Jofra with Pro. BUILT TO BE GLANCEABLE Pick a running-screen face: a depleting radial ring, bold stacked numerals, or the split-flap Flipboard — all free. Go Pro for Retro Digital (amber LCD) and Pride. The whole screen shifts color by phase, on iPhone or iPad. LOCK SCREEN & DYNAMIC ISLAND (Pro) A branded Live Activity keeps your time remaining ticking on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island — rock-solid even when locked. HANDS-FREE & ACCESSIBLE Control it with Siri — "Start Squall." Full VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion throughout. NO ACCOUNT, EVER No sign-up, no login — Squall works fully offline, and your workouts and logs stay on your device. SQUALL PRO Go ad-free and unlock Mix, premium clock faces, unlimited saved workouts, premium coach voices, the Lock Screen / Dynamic Island Live Activity, and heart-rate & calorie tracking on Apple Watch. Monthly, annual (7-day free trial), or a one-time lifetime purchase. The free tier is a genuinely great timer — no nags during a workout. The calm before the storm. Hit GO and the storm breaks. —————————————— SQUALL PRO — SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Squall Pro — Monthly: auto-renewing, $2.99/month • Squall Pro — Annual: auto-renewing, $19.99/year, with a 7-day free trial • Squall Pro — Lifetime: one-time purchase, $39.99 Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Prices in USD, may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://addsaltandco.com/squall/privacy

Screenshots

PocketSync4 screens
Squall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PocketSync at none against Squall's shown. PocketSync also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Squall's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. PocketSync sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Squall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketSync ships an update every 5 days, Squall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PocketSync versus Squall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketSyncSquall
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeaveHub Technologies LLCSalt and Co. Design Partners LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PocketSync

Subscriptions2
  • PocketSync Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • PocketSync Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Migration Pass$8.99
3 purchases

Squall

Subscriptions2
  • Squall Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Squall Pro — Lifetime$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Squall Pro - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is PocketSync free?
PocketSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squall free?
Squall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PocketSync or Squall have ads?
Squall shows ads; PocketSync does not.
Which is updated more often, PocketSync or Squall?
PocketSync ships an update every 5 days, and Squall every 2 weeks. Most recently, PocketSync was updated on October 24, 2026 and Squall on October 18, 2026.

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