PocketStack vs Retro Tech Collector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PocketStack
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Manage VMware, Nutanix, and Proxmox virtual machines from your iPhone or iPad. PocketStack puts real infrastructure control in your pocket. Connect to VMware vCenter, Nutanix Prism Central, and Proxmox VE servers and manage virtual machines, hosts, and alerts from wherever you are. KEY FEATURES Dashboard Real-time CPU, memory, and storage utilization across all connected hypervisors. See cluster health at a glance with live performance metrics and capacity trends. VM Management Browse, search, and filter virtual machines across platforms. Perform power actions (start, stop, restart, suspend), create and manage snapshots, and trigger live migrations between hosts, all from your device. Host Monitoring Track host performance with CPU, memory, network, and storage metrics. Identify resource bottlenecks and monitor host status in real time. Alert Management View active alerts across your infrastructure. Acknowledge, filter by severity, and stay on top of critical events without opening a laptop. Multi-Platform Support One app for three major hypervisors: - VMware vCenter (including Enhanced Linked Mode and multi-datacenter) - Nutanix Prism Central (AHV clusters) - Proxmox VE (clusters and standalone nodes) Enterprise Security Credentials are stored exclusively in the iOS Keychain. Trust on First Use (TOFU) certificate verification lets you securely connect to servers using enterprise certificate authorities. No data is sent to third-party servers. SUBSCRIPTION PocketStack is free to download, connect, and explore so you can see how it works. If you decide you want to manage your environment and perform actions from your phone, those features are available with a paid subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.weavehub.app/pocketstack/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.weavehub.app/pocketstack/privacy
Retro Tech Collector
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Retro Tech Collector is the home for your retro technology collection. Catalogue your vintage computers, consoles, handhelds, games and accessories, track what they're really worth with live market values, and buy, sell or trade with a community of fellow collectors. Whether you've got one shelf or a whole loft, it's the easiest way to know exactly what you own ā and what it's worth. CATALOGUE YOUR COLLECTION ⢠Add items in seconds ā snap a photo and let AI identify it, scan a barcode, or search a master catalogue of 120,000+ items. ⢠Record condition, professional grades (PSA, WATA, CGC), serial numbers, purchase prices and multiple photos. ⢠Organise by storage location, add notes and maintenance tasks, and link consoles to their games and accessories. KNOW WHAT IT'S WORTH ⢠Live market values for every item ā loose, complete-in-box and sealed ā from real sale data. ⢠Watch your collection's total value change over time with charts and detailed analytics. ⢠Set price-drop and milestone alerts, in your currency of choice. BUY, SELL & TRADE ⢠A built-in marketplace you can browse and buy on for free, on any plan. ⢠Sell your duplicates with secure Stripe payouts, buyer protection and prepaid shipping labels. ⢠Make offers and counter-offers, arrange trades, or place a standing bid on the pieces you're hunting. JOIN THE COMMUNITY ⢠Share your finds, follow other collectors and message securely. ⢠Keep a want-list, earn badges, climb the leaderboard and look back on your year with RTC Wrapped. MORE THAN A CATALOGUE ⢠Explore interactive timelines, articles and quizzes on the history of retro tech. ⢠Browse the marketplace and library without even signing up. PLANS Start free on the Hobbyist plan ā up to 50 items, 3 photos each, and full marketplace access. Collector ā Ā£5.00/month or Ā£50.00/year Up to 150 items, 10 photos per item, unlimited storage locations, full analytics, CSV export and a reduced 5% selling fee. Enthusiast ā Ā£15.00/month or Ā£150.00/year Unlimited items and photos, bulk tools, priority listings, priority support, Developer API access and the lowest 2.5% selling fee. Every paid plan starts with a 14-day free trial. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ⢠Collector and Enthusiast are auto-renewing subscriptions, available monthly (1 month) or annually (1 year). ⢠Prices shown are for the UK storefront and may vary by region. The exact price is always shown in the app before you confirm. ⢠Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. ⢠Your subscription renews automatically at the same price and plan unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ⢠Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. ⢠You can manage or cancel your subscription in iOS Settings ā your name ā Subscriptions after purchase. ⢠Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://docs.retrotechcollector.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://docs.retrotechcollector.com/legal/privacy Catalogue it. Value it. Trade it. Download Retro Tech Collector and give your collection the home it deserves.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Retro Tech Collector at every 4 days against PocketStack's every 2 weeks. Retro Tech Collector also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PocketStack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Retro Tech Collector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PocketStack ships an update every 2 weeks, Retro Tech Collector every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PocketStack | Retro Tech Collector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WeaveHub Technologies LLC | Joshua Yeaman |
In-app purchases
PocketStack
- PocketForge Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- PocketForge Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Retro Tech Collector
- Collector14 Days trial$5.001 Month
- Enthusiast14 Days trial$15.001 Month
- Collector (Annual)14 Days trial$50.001 Year
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- Enthusiast (Annual)14 Days trial$150.001 Year
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