PocketSpec vs Rate Limits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketSpec
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PocketSpec is a read-only viewer for comfortably reading the Markdown specifications inside your GitHub repositories, right on your iPhone and iPad. Check the design docs and specs stored in your project's docs/ folder anytime, anywhere. It isn't tied to a single repository — register multiple projects as a "spec bookshelf" and switch between them to read. ■ Key features • GitHub integration (read-only) Sign in with GitHub and securely fetch only the contents of the repository, branch, and documentation folder you specify. It never edits or commits files. • Clean Markdown rendering Supports headings, lists, code blocks, tables, images, and links. Optimized so even long specifications are comfortable to read. • Mermaid diagram rendering Renders Mermaid code such as flowcharts and sequence diagrams as real diagrams. Tap to zoom to full screen. • Manage multiple projects Set a repository, branch, and display folder per project. The last opened project and document are restored on launch. • Offline support Once fetched, content is cached on device, so you can read your most recently synced specs even with no connection. • Secure by design Limits the visible content to the folder you specify; it never reads source code or configuration files. Access tokens are stored only in the device Keychain and are never sent to any external server. ■ Who it's for • Engineers who want to quickly check their project's specs on the move or before a meeting • Anyone who wants to read documentation from multiple development repositories in one place • Anyone who wants to safely view private-repository design docs from their iPhone ■ Before you start Using this app requires a GitHub account and read access to the target repositories. To read private repositories, install the dedicated GitHub App on the target repository (the only permission required is Contents: read-only).
Rate Limits
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Rate Limits brings your AI usage and reset times into one clear dashboard. Connect supported coding tools to see what is left before you start your next session. • See remaining allowances across multiple accounts in one place. • Check upcoming reset times and spot balances that need attention. • Review usage recorded on your device and see a recent pace estimate when enough data is available. • Add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for a quick glance. • Set optional low-balance alerts and reset reminders. • Choose which accounts and limits appear on your dashboard, with privacy controls for names and balances. Supported connections include Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini, Antigravity, and Grok. Available usage details depend on what each provider reports. Widgets show your latest saved data; refresh the app to check for a newer balance. Rate Limits is an independent app and is not affiliated with those providers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PocketSpec at 17.0 against Rate Limits's 27.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PocketSpec | Rate Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Shun Kiyoura | Neel Sharma |
In-app purchases
PocketSpec
No in-app purchases
Rate Limits
No in-app purchases









