Comparison

Pocket vs B4U Post

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

Head to head
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.

About

B4U Post

Protect your privacy before sharing photos and videos. This tool removes sensitive metadata like location and device details directly from the share sheet, ensuring your personal information stays private. It offers preset privacy modes for different sharing scenarios.

Highlights
  • Removes location data
  • Removes device identifiers
  • Handles timestamps
  • Works from share sheet
  • Preset privacy modes
  • Supports common photo/video formats
  • On-device processing
Features
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B4U Post — Think Before You Post Every photo and video you share can reveal more than you realize. Location. Exact time. Device details. Hidden metadata that travels with your content. B4U Post helps you protect your privacy right before you share. It works directly from the share sheet, so you can see what a photo or video reveals — and remove sensitive metadata in one tap, before it leaves your device. No accounts. No tracking. No subscriptions. Just clean, on-device protection when it matters most. Why B4U Post Sharing photos and videos is effortless. Protecting your privacy usually isn’t. Most media files contain hidden metadata such as: • Precise GPS location • Exact timestamps • Camera and device information • Software identifiers This data can expose where you live, where you work, or your daily routines — even if the image itself looks harmless. B4U Post was built for one critical moment: The moment right before you post. Works Where You Share Unlike traditional photo utilities, B4U Post doesn’t make you browse your library or manage complicated workflows. It works exactly where you need it: Select a photo or video Tap Share Choose B4U Post See what the file reveals Remove sensitive metadata Continue sharing safely No app switching. No technical jargon. No guessing. See What Your Media Reveals Before anything is changed, B4U Post clearly shows what’s inside your file: • Location data (if present) • Exact creation date and time • Camera and device information • Software identifiers If something isn’t present, you’ll see that too. No fear-based messaging — just clarity. Remove Metadata Before Posting With one tap, B4U Post creates a clean copy of your photo or video: • GPS location removed • Device and camera identifiers removed • Optional timestamp handling • Original image and video quality preserved Your original file is never modified. Only the shared copy is cleaned. Simple Privacy Modes Choose a preset that fits how you’re sharing: Instagram-Safe • Removes precise location • Removes device identifiers • Keeps timestamps Work-Safe • Removes location • Removes device info • Removes or neutralizes timestamps Family-Safe • Removes location • Preserves natural timestamps • Keeps media looking familiar Photos and Videos Supported B4U Post works with common formats used on iPhone, iPad, and Mac: • JPEG, HEIC, PNG photos • MOV and MP4 videos Metadata is removed without re-encoding whenever possible. When re-encoding is required, B4U Post prioritizes quality and compatibility. 100% On-Device Privacy Everything happens on your device. • No uploads • No cloud processing • No analytics • No tracking • No accounts Your media never leaves your device unless you choose to share it. Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac B4U Post uses a modern SwiftUI interface that adapts naturally across platforms: • Fast and focused on iPhone • Comfortable previews and workflows on iPad • Clean sharing from macOS One purchase. All your Apple devices. No Subscription. No Dark Patterns B4U Post is a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No recurring fees. No ads. You pay once, you own it. Perfect For • Social media posting • Messaging and email sharing • Work and professional images • Family and private sharing • Anyone who values privacy You don’t need to understand metadata — B4U Post explains what matters and removes what doesn’t. Why Not Just “Remove Location”? Many apps only remove GPS data. B4U Post goes further: • Removes device and camera identifiers • Preserves image quality • Works directly from the share sheet • Clearly shows what was removed No surprises. Take Control Before You Share Not every photo needs cleaning. Not every video needs protection. B4U Post lets you decide each time you share. Think before you post. Clean before you share. Stay in control with B4U Post.

Screenshots

Pocket2 screens
B4U Post4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: B4U Post at 5.0 against Pocket's 4.2. B4U Post also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Pocket's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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. Pocket sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and B4U Post sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

B4U Post holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket ships an update weekly, B4U Post every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pocket versus B4U Post: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketB4U Post
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGNUS FINSTADSeth Farrington18896201822

Customer experience

Pocket

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

B4U Post

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

B4U Post

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$0.99

Questions

Is Pocket free?
Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is B4U Post free?
B4U Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket or B4U Post?
B4U Post is rated higher. Pocket averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while B4U Post averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pocket or B4U Post have ads?
Neither Pocket nor B4U Post shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket or B4U Post?
Pocket ships an update weekly, and B4U Post every 3 days. Most recently, Pocket was updated on September 23, 2026 and B4U Post on July 9, 2026.

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