Comparison

Pocket vs UpCheck Pro

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

UpCheck Pro

Features
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Stop struggling with damaged labels and unreliable calculators. UpCheck Pro is the ultimate utility for retail professionals, warehouse managers, and book sellers. It combines a high-speed scanner with an industrial-grade checksum validator to ensure every barcode is perfect. Why UpCheck Pro? Unlike basic calculators, UpCheck Pro uses advanced algorithms to verify UPC, EAN, ISBN, and GTIN codes with mathematical precision. Our exclusive AI Vision engine can even reconstruct missing digits from damaged or torn labels. Key Features: * AI Smart Repair: Instantly detect and fix damaged barcodes using the camera. If a digit is unreadable, UpCheck Pro suggests the mathematically correct option. * Universal Format Support: * UPC-A (12-digit): Standard US retail products. * EAN-13 & EAN-8: International retail standards. * ISBN-10: Books and publications (supports 'X' check digit). * GTIN-14: Shipping containers and logistics boxes. * Manual Entry Mode: A custom-designed numeric keypad with haptic feedback allows for rapid manual verification when scanning isn't possible. * Batch History: Automatically save your scan history. Review valid and invalid codes later or clear them with a single tap. * Visual Feedback: Clear, color-coded results (Green for Valid, Red for Error, Orange for Repaired) make validation instant and error-free. * Privacy First: All processing happens offline on your device. No data is ever sent to a server. Perfect for: * Retailers: Verifying print quality of new product labels. * Book Sellers: Checking ISBNs on vintage or damaged books. * Logistics Managers: Validating GTIN-14 codes on shipping cartons. * Warehouse: Recovering data from torn stickers. Download UpCheck Pro today and eliminate barcode errors from your workflow.

Screenshots

Pocket2 screens
UpCheck Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pocket at Free against UpCheck Pro's $0.99. UpCheck Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support 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

Pocket is free to download; UpCheck Pro costs $0.99 up front. Pocket sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. UpCheck Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket versus UpCheck Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketUpCheck Pro
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGNUS FINSTAD雪 蔺

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
None

UpCheck Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket free?
Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UpCheck Pro free?
UpCheck Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket or UpCheck Pro have ads?
Neither Pocket nor UpCheck Pro shows ads.

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