PebblePocket vs MySwansea
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline asset creation
- Sync to PebblePad
- Blog post creation
- Structured reflection tools
- Experience recording
- Photo and video capture
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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 youβre 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 youβre 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.
MySwansea
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Arriving as a new student? MySwansea has all the info you need to start your university journey on the right foot. Already have an account or currently enrolled? Simply log in and unlock a world of convenience with these awesome features: Email: Access both your university emails hassle-free, all in one place! Calendar: Keep your schedule in check with a personal calendar that's super easy to use. Canvas: Stay on top of your modules and upcoming assignments with ease. Support: Reach out to university support and wellbeing services whenever you need a helping hand. Events and Notifications: Never miss out on the fun! Stay up-to-date. And guess what? We're constantly working on adding more awesome stuff on the way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PebblePocket at every 2 months against MySwansea's every 6 months. MySwansea's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PebblePocket ships an update every 2 months, MySwansea every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PebblePocket | MySwansea |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months β better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.3.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pebble Learning | Swansea University |
In-app purchases
PebblePocket
No in-app purchases
MySwansea
No in-app purchases
Questions
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