Comparison

PebblePocket vs ParaFolio

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

ParaFolio

This app helps paramedic clinicians, managers, and administrators manage their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by storing evidence, reflections, and learning notes. It integrates with existing learning platforms for easy entry and allows for downloading evidence in various formats.

Highlights
  • CPD portfolio for paramedics
  • Store evidence, reflections, and learning notes
  • Integrates with JRCALC Plus and ParaPass
  • Paramedic-focused evidence entry
  • Smart evidence management
  • Download evidence in multiple formats
Features
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ParaFolio is a CPD portfolio for Paramedic clinicians, managers and administrators to store evidence, reflections and learning notes about your CPD. Every Trust member and individual user with a ParaPass account receives access to ParaFolio as a complementary component of their subscription. Once you have installed the app, log in with the same email address and password you use for ParaPass. Key features of the app are: - Integrated with your JRCALC Plus and ParaPass activities for one click additions into your CPD portfolio - Simple and sensible Paramedic-focused CPD Evidence entry form - Smart Evidence Management designed around best practice CPD recommendations - Download all or any of your evidence in a variety of formats for different reviews/audits/personal back up You can view the privacy policy and terms of use for ParaFolio by visiting https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/terms-of-use/parafolio-privacy-policy-terms-and-conditions/ For additional information, please reach out to your Trust or get in touch with our customer support team, by emailing apps@class.co.uk or calling 01278 427800.

Screenshots

PebblePocket4 screens
ParaFolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ParaFolio at 50% against PebblePocket's 14%. PebblePocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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

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

Both are free to download. ParaFolio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PebblePocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
PebblePocket versus ParaFolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPebblePocketParaFolio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews13.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFree β€” betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB105 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPebble LearningClass Publishing Ltd

Customer experience

PebblePocket

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

ParaFolio

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

PebblePocket

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ParaFolio

Subscriptions2
  • ParaFolio monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • ParaFolio yearly subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PebblePocket free?
PebblePocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ParaFolio free?
ParaFolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PebblePocket or ParaFolio have ads?
Neither PebblePocket nor ParaFolio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PebblePocket or ParaFolio?
PebblePocket ships an update every 2 months, and ParaFolio every 2 months. Most recently, PebblePocket was updated on September 22, 2026 and ParaFolio on September 22, 2026.

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