Comparison

Pocket vs SimpleSleep

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

SimpleSleep

Features
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Tired of sleep and focus apps charging you $50 a year? Welcome to SimpleSleep: the ultimate, pay-once noise companion that respects your wallet and your peace of mind. Zero subscriptions, zero hidden fees—just pure, high-quality audio to help you reclaim your focus and master your sleep. YOUR DAY & NIGHT COMPANION Whether you are a student preparing for exams in a noisy environment or someone struggling with relentless insomnia, SimpleSleep is built for your 24/7 routines: • DAY: Mask distracting office chatter, neighborhood noise, and traffic. Create an impenetrable audio bubble to boost your productivity, reading, and ADHD focus. • NIGHT: Drift into deep sleep effortlessly. Drown out a snoring partner or street noise, and wake up genuinely refreshed. WHY BROWN NOISE? Move over, traditional white noise. Brown Noise sits at a lower frequency, delivering a deeper, richer, and more comforting rumble—like a distant waterfall or heavy rain. It is scientifically proven to be softer on the ears while being highly effective at masking annoying background noises, making it a favorite for Tinnitus (ringing ear) relief and newborn colic soothing. KEY FEATURES • Pure & High-Quality: Seamless, beautifully looped Brown & Pink noises. • Study & Sleep Timer: Built-in Pomodoro-style timer. Set it, forget it, and let the app gently stop when your focus session or sleep cycle ends. • 100% Offline: No internet required. Perfect for airplane travel, deep focus in libraries, or saving your data. • Battery Friendly: Run it all night or all day without draining your battery. • Subscription-Free: We hate subscription fatigue as much as you do. Pay once, own it for a lifetime. PERFECT FOR: Students needing a silent library focus tool Professionals masking open-office noise Tinnitus sufferers seeking ringing relief Parents calming crying or colicky babies Anyone struggling with light or troubled sleep Download SimpleSleep today. Take back your focus during the day, and earn the deep sleep you deserve tonight—forever, with just one single payment. Terms of Use (EULA):​​ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pocket2 screens
SimpleSleep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SimpleSleep at 13.0 against Pocket's 15.6. 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. Pocket sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SimpleSleep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pocket versus SimpleSleep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketSimpleSleep
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGNUS FINSTAD文丽 雷

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

SimpleSleep

One-time1
  • Simplesleep Lifetime Membership$1.99

Questions

Is Pocket free?
Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleSleep free?
SimpleSleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket or SimpleSleep have ads?
Neither Pocket nor SimpleSleep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket or SimpleSleep?
Pocket ships an update weekly, and SimpleSleep weekly. Most recently, Pocket was updated on October 25, 2026 and SimpleSleep on October 26, 2026.

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