Comparison

Osmo Pager vs Pocket Manners

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

Head to head
About

Osmo Pager

This companion app allows you to customize notification filters for a minimalist e-ink device. Optimize battery life, set focus timers, and use voice commands to manage alerts and reminders without constantly checking your phone.

Highlights
  • Custom notification filters
  • Battery optimization
  • Focus block timers
  • Configurable alert sounds
  • Voice commands
Features
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Osmo just got better! Perfectly customized to fit your life. This is the companion app for Osmo — The Modern Day Pager — a minimal e-ink device that keeps you informed without pulling out your phone. Pair once over Bluetooth and Osmo quietly delivers the notifications that matter. Filter notifications by contacts and apps so only the right pings reach you. What you can do: -Activate Battery Optimization for 3x standard battery life -Custom notification filters by contact and app -Focus block timers directly on your device -Configure alert sounds, display refresh speed, and clock visibility -Voice Commands for toggling settings, setting reminders, and controlling timers. ~Disconnect from what you want, stay in reach for what you need.~ *Osmo is a lifestyle app. Do not rely on it for emergency or safety-critical notifications. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pocket Manners

Features
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Pocket Manners is your personal guide to graceful behavior in any situation. Get AI-powered etiquette guidance across dining, attire, professional conduct, introductions, correspondence, hosting, celebrations, and digital etiquette — whenever you need it. Browse 160 curated real-life scenarios or ask any etiquette question and get a warm, direct answer in seconds. No judgment. No lectures. Just clear, confident guidance. WHAT POCKET MANNERS COVERS - Dining & table manners — place settings, utensils, business meals, wine service - Attire & dress codes — black tie, cocktail, business formal, smart casual - Professional conduct — meetings, email etiquette, workplace behavior, client dinners - Introductions & greetings — handshakes, who to introduce first, titles and names - Correspondence — thank-you notes, RSVPs, condolence letters, formal email - Hosting & being a guest — dinner parties, overnight guests, what to bring - Celebrations — weddings, funerals, graduations, gifts, toasts - Digital etiquette — phones at the table, group chats, read receipts, video calls KEY FEATURES - AI chat — ask any etiquette question, get a direct answer instantly - 160 curated scenarios — human-authored guidance across all 8 categories - Daily tips — one etiquette insight delivered every morning - Offline access — full scenario library available without internet (Premium) - Visual reference cards — quick dos and don'ts for key situations PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Unlock unlimited AI queries, full offline access, and complete scenario library. $4.99/month or $34.99/year — 7-day free trial included. Good manners never go out of style. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Account Settings on the App Store. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Osmo Pager4 screens
Pocket Manners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pocket Manners at 3 against Osmo Pager's 1. Pocket Manners also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Osmo Pager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pocket Manners sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Osmo Pager versus Pocket Manners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmo PagerPocket Manners
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTahoe Labs LLCPocket Manners

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Osmo Pager

Subscriptions2
  • Osmo+ Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Osmo+ Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Osmo+ Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Pocket Manners

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Osmo Pager free?
Osmo Pager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Manners free?
Pocket Manners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Osmo Pager or Pocket Manners have ads?
Neither Osmo Pager nor Pocket Manners shows ads.

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