PocketRank vs MyCG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketRank
Explore and master military ranks, rates, and insignia for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and select NATO allies. Features interactive study modes, quizzes, and authentic sounds to help you learn and test your knowledge of military organization.
- Rank structure with images and titles
- Interactive study and flashcard modes
- Quiz and sorting games
- Authentic sounds and visuals
- Branch organizational structure overview
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Whether you’re enlisting, already serving, or just curious about the military, Pocket Rank helps you explore and master the ranks, rates, and insignia across all branches of the United States Armed Forces — plus select NATO allies. Features • Clear, easy-to-understand information for each military branch • Detailed rank structure with images, insignia, and official titles • Interactive study and flashcard modes to help you learn faster • Fun quiz and sorting games to test your knowledge • Authentic sounds and visuals representing each service • Overview of each branch’s organizational structure Pocket Rank is your go-to reference for understanding how the world’s armed forces are organized — whether you’re preparing to serve, studying for advancement, or simply exploring military history.
MyCG
Stay informed about the United States Coast Guard with instant updates, the latest news, and an easy-to-use directory. Access information about upcoming events and more, all in one place.
- Instant notifications
- Latest USCG news
- Contact directory
- Event updates
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The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the country's eight uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the U.S. military branches for having a maritime law enforcement[7] mission with jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters and a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its duties. With the MyCG App, staying involved and up to date with the USCG is easier and more enjoyable than ever before. Everything you want to know about the U.S. Coast Guard is at your fingertips! Some of the features include: *NOTIFICATIONS - Receive instant updates *NEWS - Get the latest USCG News *DIRECTORY - Easily find the contacts you need *EVENTS - Stay up to date with the latest events And more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PocketRank at 55% against MyCG's 5%. PocketRank also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 16 months). MyCG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. PocketRank sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. MyCG asks for nothing beyond the download.
PocketRank ships an update every 8 days, MyCG every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PocketRank | MyCG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.2 (446 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better | 5.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 446 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Shadowshiver, LLC | U.S. Coast Guard |
Customer experience
PocketRank
MyCG
Bugs and requests
PocketRank
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MyCG
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inaccurate unit information
- Glitchy and non-functional
Requested features
3 requests- Bring back beards poll
- Add rum rations
- Improve communication and transparency
In-app purchases
PocketRank
- Ad Removal$0.99
- Unlock All Branches$0.99
- Unlock United Kingdom$0.99
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- Unlock Canada$0.99
- Unlock France$0.99
- Upgrade to All Inclusive - US$0.99
- Unlock United States (All)$0.99
- All Inclusive (All Countries)$2.99
MyCG
No in-app purchases








