Comparison

PebblePocket vs MyHud

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

Head to head
About

PebblePocket

Create evidence, reflections, and records offline and sync them to your PebblePad account when you reconnect. Supports blog posts, reflections, experiences, photos, and videos. Easily launch into your account with one-click setup.

Highlights
  • Offline asset creation
  • Sync to PebblePad
  • Blog post creation
  • Structured reflection tools
  • Experience recording
  • Photo and video capture
Features
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PebblePocket is the companion mobile app for PebblePad, designed to help you capture learning, evidence and reflections as they happen, wherever your learning or work takes you. Ideal for placements, practice based learning and work on the go, PebblePocket lets you take photos or videos, add files, and capture evidence as it happens, even offline. When you’re back online, simply send your content to PebblePad, ready to develop or share. Capture evidence as it happens - Quickly capture photos, videos, or documents straight from your device; perfect for real world learning and professional practice. Reflect in the moment - Create reflections and experiences while events are fresh, supporting deeper, more authentic learning. Work offline - No internet? No problem. Create content offline and upload it to PebblePad with a single tap when you’re reconnected. Seamless PebblePad integration - Use PebblePocket for quick capture, then continue your portfolio building, assessment and storytelling in PebblePad. Supported asset types - Templates - Photos - Videos - Files Designed to work with PebblePad - Use PebblePocket for fast evidence capture, then return to PebblePad for deeper reflection, portfolio building and assessment. Availability may vary depending on organisational authentication methods. Content sent to PebblePad is managed within PebblePad.

About

MyHud

This app provides University of Huddersfield students with easy access to essential academic and support services. Manage your timetable, learning resources, university email, and support information all in one place. Stay organized and informed about your studies and university life.

Highlights
  • Access learning resources (Brightspace)
  • View academic timetable
  • University email access
  • University support services information
  • Study guidance and IT support
  • Check and top up print balance
  • View attendance data
Features
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MyHud is the go-to app for all you need as a student at the University of Huddersfield. The MyHud app builds on your desktop experience, providing a simple and effective way of accessing: a range of support; your email; timetable; study resources and more. Features include: β€’ Brightspace - access all your learning resources with ease. β€’ Timetable - keep on top of your academic calendar with an easy to view timetable. β€’ Email - access your University email so you don't miss a message. β€’ My support - get information and guidance from university support services including Wellbeing, Finance, Careers and more. β€’ My studies - access key guidance around your studies, including the Library, Academic Skills Tutors and IT support. β€’ Print balance – check your print balance and top up if required. β€’ View your attendance data and ensure you stay on track.

Screenshots

PebblePocket4 screens
MyHud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PebblePocket at every 2 months against MyHud's every 49 months. MyHud's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 14%) and iOS requirement (12.3.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PebblePocket ships an update every 2 months, MyHud every 49 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
PebblePocket versus MyHud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPebblePocketMyHud
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews13.8% of reviews25.0% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months β€” betterEvery 49 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.412.3.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size49 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPebble LearningThe University of Huddersfield

Customer experience

PebblePocket

Written reviews29 reviews
Positive13.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative86.2%

MyHud

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

None

PebblePocket

No in-app purchases

None

MyHud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PebblePocket free?
PebblePocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyHud free?
MyHud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PebblePocket or MyHud have ads?
Neither PebblePocket nor MyHud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PebblePocket or MyHud?
PebblePocket ships an update every 2 months, and MyHud every 49 months. Most recently, PebblePocket was updated on October 29, 2026 and MyHud on October 29, 2026.

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