Comparison

HTTPocket vs Polygotcha

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

Head to head
About

HTTPocket

Features
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HTTPocket turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into your own private file server. No cables, no cloud, no third-party apps. Send and receive files wirelessly between your devices, or share photos, videos, PDFs, and documents with anyone on the same Wi-Fi: laptop, phone, tablet, even a smart TV. Pick a folder, tap Start Server, and share instantly. Includes a Built-In Photo Converter & PDF Toolkit, so you can convert files right where they are. TWO WAYS TO CONNECT 1. From Any Browser Open the server address in any browser. No app needed on the other device. Scan a QR code to connect in seconds. Works on PC, Mac, phone, tablet, or smart TV. 2. HTTPocket App (iPhone, iPad, Mac) Connect to another HTTPocket server using Client Mode for a smoother, native experience. Browse, view, and download right inside the app. 3. HTTPocket for Apple TV Install the free Apple TV app to browse your server and play videos on the big screen, controlled with your Apple TV remote. SEND & RECEIVE FILES (FREE) - Wireless File Sharing: share any folder over Wi-Fi, no cables or internet needed - Upload From Any Device: others can send you files from their browser, including drag-and-drop - Browser Access: anyone connects from any browser, no app required - QR Code Connect: scan to connect instantly, no typing IP addresses - Live Transfer Progress: see speed and time remaining for every file - In-App Chat: message connected devices right from the app - Custom Port: set your own port to fit your network - See Who's Connected: know how many devices are connected - Search & Thumbnails: find files fast, with instant previews - Slideshow: flip through a folder's photos without downloading them - Custom Video Player: play videos in the browser, no downloading needed - Download as Zip: grab a folder or several files as one .zip BROWSE ANOTHER DEVICE (FREE, CLIENT MODE) Skip the browser and connect to another HTTPocket server for a true native app experience, built right in. - Connect in one tap or QR scan - Fast native file browser, no tabs, no page loads - Native video player: switch audio and subtitles, change speed, resume where you left off - View photos with zoom, pan, and fit-to-screen - Read PDFs in a full-screen native viewer - Open text and HTML files without saving them - Save logins for password-protected servers - Remembers recent servers for quick reconnecting - Full Dark Mode support BUILT-IN PHOTO CONVERTER & PDF TOOLKIT No separate app, nothing uploaded. Everything happens on your device. - Photo Converter: JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, plus resize, crop, and compress - PDF Toolkit: combine images to PDF, merge, compress, rotate, split pages, or convert to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint Try each tool free, 3 conversions each, then upgrade to Pro for unlimited use. HTTPOCKET PRO - File Management: create, rename, and delete files from the browser - Bulk Actions: select multiple files to move or delete - Password Protection: lock your server with a username and password - Multi-User Logins: separate logins for different people - Unlimited Conversions: no cap on Photo and PDF tools Available as Monthly, Yearly, or one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the period ends. YOUR FILES STAY YOURS - Everything happens on your local Wi-Fi, nothing sent to an outside server - No account or sign-up needed, no internet connection required - Conversions happen entirely on your device, never uploaded anywhere - Built with Apple's own frameworks, no third-party dependencies By subscribing, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://httpocket.pntapps.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://httpocket.pntapps.com/terms-and-conditions

About

Polygotcha

Features
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PolyGotcha is a keyboard that translates as you type. Write in your own language, pause, and the translation appears right above the keys. Tap it to swap your text before you hit send. It works everywhere you type: Messages, WhatsApp, Instagram, Mail, dating apps, anywhere. No copying, no pasting, no switching to a translator app and back. HOW IT WORKS 1. Type in your language. 2. Pause for a moment. The translation appears in the bar above the keys. 3. Tap it to replace your text, or turn on automatic mode and just type. Two-way translation reads what you typed and picks the direction on its own. Reply to a French message in English and send it in French; when you type French, it turns into English. WORKS ON ANY IPHONE Two on-device models. Apple Intelligence handles nuance and tone on iPhone 15 Pro and later. Apple Translation runs on every other iPhone, so an older device is not locked out. PICK YOUR TONE Neutral, casual, formal, or street. Street tone writes the way people actually text, with everyday slang instead of textbook phrasing. Tone is available on the Apple Intelligence model. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Translation runs entirely on your iPhone. Your words never leave your device: no servers, no accounts, no tracking. PolyGotcha has no backend to send them to. Full Access is optional and off by default. Leave it off and iOS itself keeps the keyboard off the network. Turn it on only if you choose the Apple Translation model, which iOS will not open to a keyboard otherwise. It is still on-device translation either way. LANGUAGES Translate between English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and more. The exact list depends on your device and iOS version. FREE AND PRO Typing with the PolyGotcha keyboard is free, always, and so are your first 10 translations. After that Pro unlocks unlimited translation: 7 days free, then $1.99 a month, $11.99 a year, or $24.99 once for lifetime access. GOOD TO KNOW PolyGotcha needs iOS 26 or later. The Apple Intelligence model also needs an Apple Intelligence device (iPhone 15 Pro or newer); on any other iPhone, choose Apple Translation in the app's Settings tab. Translations come from on-device AI models, which can make mistakes, so double-check important messages. Privacy Policy: https://polygotcha.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HTTPocket4 screens
Polygotcha4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Polygotcha at every 2 days against HTTPocket's every 10 days. HTTPocket's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. HTTPocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Polygotcha sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPocket ships an update every 10 days, Polygotcha every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
HTTPocket versus Polygotcha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPocketPolygotcha
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.226.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size52 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMd Imran AnsariIGOR BRUNELI MOREIRA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HTTPocket

Subscriptions2
  • HTTPocket Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • HTTPocket Pro - Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • HTTPPocket Lifetime$9.99
3 purchases

Polygotcha

Subscriptions2
  • Polygotcha Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • PolyGotcha Pro Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Polygotcha Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is HTTPocket free?
HTTPocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polygotcha free?
Polygotcha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HTTPocket or Polygotcha have ads?
Neither HTTPocket nor Polygotcha shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPocket or Polygotcha?
HTTPocket ships an update every 10 days, and Polygotcha every 2 days. Most recently, HTTPocket was updated on September 23, 2026 and Polygotcha on September 30, 2026.

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