Comparison

Pocket vs Cardboard Cutout

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

Cardboard Cutout

Transform photos into life-size cardboard cutouts using your own printer. Features AI background removal, speech bubbles, and AR preview. Create posters or standees for unique displays.

Highlights
  • AI cutout and background removal
  • Speech and thought bubble generator
  • Auto-base generation for standees
  • Ink saver mode for large prints
  • AR preview in your room
  • Global paper size support
  • Smart assembly guides
Features
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Create Life-Size Cutouts for Life-Sized Moments. Ever wanted to turn a stunning photo into a life-size cardboard cutout of a friend, pet, or celebrity? Cardboard Cutout by HoneyWired makes it possible using the printer you already own—without the expensive professional printing costs. Two Powerful Modes: • Poster Mode: Turn any photo into a massive multi-page wall poster using standard printer paper. • AI Cutout Mode: Instantly create life-size standees. Our on-device AI automatically isolates the subject, removes the background, and generates a precise dotted cut-line. (Pro Tip: Print on card stock and mount to foam core board for a sturdy, free-standing result!) How it Works: Cardboard Cutout intelligently tiles your images across standard sheets of paper. Simply select your photo, adjust your scale, and print directly from your device or save as a PDF. Our smart assembly guides ensure that when you trim and tape your pages together, the result is seamless and high-impact. Key Features: • Speech & Thought Bubbles: Let your cutouts do the talking! Add custom text bubbles with multiple fonts and emojis. Our AI automatically detects faces to anchor the bubble perfectly to your subject's mouth or head. • Auto-Base Generation: Making a free-standing cutout is easier than ever. Our custom physics engine calculates the center of mass and generates a perfectly flat, stable bottom edge so your cutout can stand on its own! Just add a triangle support to the back! • Ink Saver Mode: Printing giant murals takes a lot of ink. Our innovative Ink Saver mode applies a retro CMYK halftone dot effect over your entire poster—maintaining your image's legibility and colors while drastically reducing the physical ink required. • Exact Dimension Scaling: Use the fluid scale slider and the app will automatically calculate the perfect scale to match your required width or height. • View in Room (AR): Preview your poster at a true 1:1 scale in your living room before wasting any paper. Use Apple ARKit to place the cutout in your real space, snap a photo, or record a video of your setup to share! • Global Paper Support: We support a massive range of international and standard sizes! Print on US Letter, Legal, Tabloid (11x17), Executive, Half Letter, A3, A4, A5, B4, or B5 paper. • Margin-less Printing: Seamlessly toggle margin-less printing to eliminate white borders if you are using a borderless-capable photo printer. • Smart Assembly Guides: Dropping a stack of 45 printed pages is a nightmare. We automatically print hidden Row and Column labels directly into the overlap margins to make taping your massive poster foolproof. • Low-Res Upscaling: Imported a small image? Our engine automatically applies high-quality mathematical filtering and sharpening to ensure your final printed pages look as crisp as possible without jagged pixels. • PDF Export: Save your tiled poster as a PDF file via the print dialog to easily print from your Mac or PC, or to share with others. Privacy First: • On-Device AI: Background removal, face detection, and image processing run entirely on your device using Apple’s local Vision framework. Your photos never leave your phone. • Camera & Photo Privacy: The "View in Room" feature requests Camera access solely to power the Augmented Reality session and detect your floor. We never record, upload, or transmit your camera feed. • No Tracking: We don't track your usage or collect your data. There are no third-party analytics or advertising SDKs. • No Ads: A premium, one-time paid experience with zero interruptions. Requirements: Requires an AirPrint-compatible printer for direct printing. PDF export is available for all users via the iOS print dialog.

Screenshots

Pocket2 screens
Cardboard Cutout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pocket at Free against Cardboard Cutout's $0.99. Pocket also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). Cardboard Cutout's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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; Cardboard Cutout costs $0.99 up front. Pocket sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Cardboard Cutout asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cardboard Cutout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket ships an update weekly, Cardboard Cutout every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pocket versus Cardboard Cutout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketCardboard Cutout
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#194 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGNUS FINSTADHoneyWired LLC

Customer experience

Pocket

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cardboard Cutout

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 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
None

Cardboard Cutout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket free?
Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cardboard Cutout free?
Cardboard Cutout costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pocket or Cardboard Cutout?
Cardboard Cutout is rated higher. Pocket averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Cardboard Cutout averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Pocket or Cardboard Cutout have ads?
Neither Pocket nor Cardboard Cutout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket or Cardboard Cutout?
Pocket ships an update weekly, and Cardboard Cutout every 9 days. Most recently, Pocket was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cardboard Cutout on October 25, 2026.

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