Comparison

Pocket vs universal file convertor

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

universal file convertor

Features
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Universal File Converter is a privacy-first file converter that runs entirely on your device. Your files never leave your iPhone or iPad — no uploads, no accounts, no cloud servers. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every conversion happens on-device using Apple's native frameworks. Your files are never uploaded, shared, or stored anywhere, and no account is required. We use only anonymous, privacy-friendly analytics to understand product behavior and improve the app — no ads, no cross-app tracking, and we never sell your data. CONVERT WITH CONFIDENCE • Images: JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, GIF, TIFF, BMP • Video & audio: MP4, MOV, and M4A — converted right on your device • Image to PDF: single or multi-image, with page size options • PDF to Images: export every page as an image • Merge, extract, and rotate PDF pages • Batch processing: convert multiple files at once FREE TO USE Get 5 free conversions per day across all image and PDF formats. Need more? Go Pro for unlimited conversions, on-device video & audio, larger batches, and no PDF watermark. PRO UNLOCKS EVERYTHING • Unlimited conversions • Video & audio conversion (MP4, MOV, M4A) • Unlimited batch conversion • No PDF watermark • On-device smart tools as they ship Choose the plan that works for you: • Monthly: $4.99/month (7-day free trial) • Yearly: $29.99/year (7-day free trial) • Lifetime: $39.99 one-time purchase Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://universalfileconvertor.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://universalfileconvertor.com/terms

Screenshots

Pocket2 screens
universal file convertor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket at weekly against universal file convertor's every 2 months. Pocket also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 universal file convertor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket ships an update weekly, universal file convertor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket versus universal file convertor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketuniversal file convertor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGNUS FINSTADJAYADITYA GUPTA

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
3 purchases

universal file convertor

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Pocket free?
Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is universal file convertor free?
universal file convertor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket or universal file convertor have ads?
Neither Pocket nor universal file convertor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket or universal file convertor?
Pocket ships an update weekly, and universal file convertor every 2 months. Most recently, Pocket was updated on October 9, 2026 and universal file convertor on September 24, 2026.

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