Comparison

CryptoSeed vs Pocket

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

Head to head
About

CryptoSeed

Features
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CryptoSeed is a local-only encryption app for iOS. • All cryptographic operations happen entirely on-device • No user accounts, analytics, telemetry, or cloud sync • Keys never leave your device unless you explicitly export them • Designed for privacy-first workflows Remember: • Encrypted data can only be decrypted with the correct key or identity • Losing keys may make data permanently inaccessible • CryptoSeed does not recover keys or passwords CryptoSeed is built for people who want control, transparency, and local privacy — without accounts or hidden infrastructure.

About

Pocket

Securely encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify messages and files directly on your device. Manage PGP keys locally for enhanced privacy and control, with options for handling larger files and unlimited key storage through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Create and manage PGP keys locally
  • Encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify messages
  • Encrypt and decrypt files
  • Support for large files with Chunk Mode
  • Organize and manage keyring
  • Channel-independent encryption
Features
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Pocket PGP brings OpenPGP encryption to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac: direct, private, and under your control. Create, import, and manage PGP keys directly on your device. Encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify messages with greater privacy and control. Core cryptographic operations run locally on your device, without relying on external servers for the actual encryption and decryption process. Features: - Create OpenPGP key pairs directly on your device - Import public and private keys as plain text or from .asc files - Encrypt messages for one or multiple recipients - Decrypt messages locally on your device - See signature verification details, including which key signed a message - Sign cleartext messages - Verify clear-signed PGP messages - Optionally remember private-key passphrases on this device after successful decryption - Share results after encrypting, decrypting, signing, or verifying - Encrypt and decrypt regular files up to 125 MB on iPhone and iPad - Encrypt and decrypt regular files up to 200 MB on Apple Silicon Macs - Create and open app-specific Pocket PGP .ppgp packages with Chunk Mode - Use Chunk Mode for larger files up to 750 MB per package - Organize and manage your keyring with ease - Switch the app language between English and German Pocket PGP is channel-independent. Encrypt or sign your content first, then share or send it through email, messaging apps, notes, cloud drives, or any other channel. Regular file encryption uses OpenPGP-compatible file encryption. For larger files, Chunk Mode creates Pocket PGP .ppgp packages. These packages are app-specific and can be opened with Pocket PGP. The app can be downloaded and tested for free with plain text encryption. The free version is limited to a maximum of two stored keys and does not include file-encryption. In-App Purchases: - Premium unlocks unlimited key storage and bulk import - File Encryption unlocks regular file encryption and decryption (maximum supported file size: 125 MB per file on capable iPhone and iPad, 200 MB on Apple Silicon Macs) - Chunk Mode unlocks app-specific large-file .ppgp packages (maximum supported file size: 750 MB per package) - Pro Bundle unlocks Premium, File Encryption, and Chunk Mode in one purchase No user accounts. No cloud key storage. No analytics tracking. Your private keys stay under your control.

Screenshots

CryptoSeed4 screens
Pocket2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pocket at 14.0 against CryptoSeed's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CryptoSeed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pocket sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CryptoSeed ships an update every 9 days, Pocket weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CryptoSeed versus Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptoSeedPocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEDUARDO ALEJANDRO GARCIA ORTIZMAGNUS FINSTAD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CryptoSeed

One-time1
  • CryptoSeed Pro$9.99
4 purchases

Pocket

One-time4
  • File encryption (125MB)$1.99
  • Chunk Mode (750 MB)$1.99
  • Pocket PGP Pro (Unlimited keys)$1.99
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  • Pro Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is CryptoSeed free?
CryptoSeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket free?
Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CryptoSeed or Pocket have ads?
Neither CryptoSeed nor Pocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CryptoSeed or Pocket?
CryptoSeed ships an update every 9 days, and Pocket weekly. Most recently, CryptoSeed was updated on September 21, 2026 and Pocket on September 23, 2026.

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