Comparison

Permission Browser vs Node Pocket

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

Head to head
About

Permission Browser

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Permission is a family browser built to give parents clarity and control over how their children explore the web. Instead of handing a child an unrestricted browser, Permission creates a structured browsing environment where parents decide what’s allowed and how long it can be used. With Permission, parents can: β€’ Approve specific websites through a whitelist β€’ Block unwanted content before it loads β€’ Set daily browsing time limits β€’ See clear insights into browsing activity within the Permission platform β€’ Help children understand why a page was blocked Every page is checked against parent-defined rules before it renders. If something isn’t allowed, the child sees a simple explanation β€” creating consistency instead of confusion. Browsing activity inside the Permission browser powers insights across the Permission platform, helping parents understand patterns and guide healthier digital habits. Permission is designed to balance independence and oversight β€” giving kids a usable browser experience while giving parents meaningful visibility and control. No ads. No unnecessary tracking. Just structured browsing and insights built for families.

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Node Pocket

Features
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Node Pocket keeps private-network tools inside the app without installing an additional VPN profile. Connect your own Tailscale account to reach your private hosts over SSH, SFTP, and the built-in browser, all from one focused workspace. The browser, terminal, and file client also reach ordinary internet servers without a private network, and the app picks the right route for each address on its own. Start free with one browser tab, one SSH terminal tab, and read-only remote file browsing. An optional one-time Pocket Pro in-app purchase unlocks SFTP uploads and downloads, up to eight browser tabs, and up to four SSH terminal tabs. It is not a subscription. Built for focused private-network work β€’ Browse HTTP and HTTPS web interfaces in multiple in-app tabs. β€’ Open independent SSH terminal tabs with terminal controls for common keys. β€’ Fly through tabs, terminals, and navigation with hardware-keyboard shortcuts. β€’ Browse, download, upload, share, save, and ZIP SFTP files. β€’ Reach ordinary SSH and SFTP servers too, with no private network needed. β€’ Review SSH and SFTP host fingerprints before authenticating. β€’ Read the privacy policy and open-source acknowledgements in the app. Node Pocket does not install an iOS VPN profile or use Network Extension entitlements. It uses an embedded userspace node, so its network access stays scoped to this app. Reaching private hosts requires your own Tailscale account. Ordinary SSH, SFTP, and web servers need only their address and your credentials. Node Pocket is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tailscale Inc. Tailscale is a trademark of Tailscale Inc.

Screenshots

Permission Browser4 screens
Node Pocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Permission Browser at none against Node Pocket's 1. Permission Browser also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Node Pocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Permission Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Permission Browser ships an update fortnightly, Node Pocket every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Permission Browser versus Node Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPermission BrowserNode Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPermission.io Inc.Zihua Huang

In-app purchases

None

Permission Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Node Pocket

One-time1
  • Pocket Pro β€” Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Permission Browser free?
Permission Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Node Pocket free?
Node Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Permission Browser or Node Pocket have ads?
Neither Permission Browser nor Node Pocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Permission Browser or Node Pocket?
Permission Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Node Pocket every 3 weeks. Most recently, Permission Browser was updated on November 5, 2026 and Node Pocket on November 10, 2026.

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