Comparison

PassFM vs Proof Pocket

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

Head to head
About

PassFM

Securely store and manage your private files, including photos, videos, documents, and notes. This app offers a private browser for safe web activity and allows for easy file import, export, and sharing. Protect your sensitive information with password protection and local storage.

Highlights
  • Password-protected file storage
  • Private photo and video viewer/player
  • Built-in private web browser
  • Import, export, and share files
  • Private contact and note management
  • WiFi file transfer
Features
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PassFM is a private file manager to protect your privacy. Setup password and lock your private albums, photos, videos, notes, documents and contacts. All files are stored locally. PassFM has a built-in photo viewer, video player and web browser. It is easy to import, preview, download, search, export files. File Manager: - Safely import your private images, videos, notes, docs to this app. - You can export photo and video to Photos or Files anytime. - Easy to transfer files via WiFi. - Easy to share to the third party App such as Mail, WeChat, Evernote, Dropbox. - Supported image formats: jpg, png, gif, bmp, webp, etc. - Supported video formats: mov, m4v, mp4, mpv, 3gp. - Supported text formats: txt, text, md, markdown, markd, markdn, mdown, mkd, mkdn. - Supported document formats: doc, ppt, xls, docx, pptx, xlsx, key, numbers, pages, pdf, rtf. Private Browser: - Full-featured、InPrivate browser. - No visit history. - Easy to add, manage bookmarks. - Easy to download all the images on the page. - Easy to download web videos, download HLS/M3U8 and convert to MP4. - Save webpage contents into PDF. Private Contact: - Unlimited add contacts. - Add a note to a contact. - Speed dial, send SMS, send e-mail. Private notes: - Markdown syntax highlighting. - Unlimited add notes. About Privacy: Your privacy is important to us. - PassFM app does not copy or store your Photos, Videos, Contacts, Notes, Docs, etc. - Please regularly backup data to your computer or mobile hard drive. - Do not uninstall PassFM app, clear app data or delete files. Otherwise, all your files will be lost forever. Support: Please contact xappbox+passcalc@gmail.com if you need any help.

About

Proof Pocket

Features
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Proof Pocket – Secure Document Vault, Scanner & Expiry Tracker Keep your important documents safe, encrypted, and with you. Scan, store, and protect passports, IDs, certificates, licenses, and other sensitive files on your iPhone using Face ID, Touch ID, or a master password. No account, no Proof Pocket servers — your documents are encrypted on your device. New in 1.7: a completely redesigned app, encrypted iCloud backup, a dedicated Expiry tab, and one-tap Quick Scan. Why Proof Pocket? A lost or expired document can derail travel plans or delay critical tasks. Proof Pocket gives you instant access to encrypted digital copies, alerts you before documents expire, keeps whole sets of paperwork together in cases, and brings everything back from an encrypted backup if you lose your phone. Key Features: - Document Scanning & Quick Scan: Scan with your camera, import from Photos, or add PDF files. Quick Scan opens the camera straight away and saves in one tap — add the title, category, and expiry date whenever you're ready. - Encrypted iCloud Backup (optional): Back up your whole vault to a Proof Pocket folder in your iCloud Drive, or save the backup as a file. Backups are encrypted before they leave your iPhone and can't be opened without your master password. Restore straight from iCloud on a new iPhone. The 3 most recent backups are kept automatically. - Expiration Date Tracker & Reminders: Set expiration dates on passports, IDs, driver's licenses, visas, and certificates. The Expiry tab shows what's next, and reminders arrive 90, 30, 7, or 1 day ahead so you can renew on time. - Cases — Group & Share Documents Together: Bundle related documents into a case: a trip, a rental application, a child's papers, an insurance claim. Export a whole case as one encrypted file, and import cases you receive. - Search & Filters: Find any document by title or category, and filter by category, case, or documents expiring within 90 days. Document contents stay encrypted while you search. - Smart Categories: Organize documents into IDs, medical, financial, travel, personal, and more. Switch between grid and list view. - Face ID, Touch ID & Password Protection: Lock your vault with biometrics or a master password. Every file is encrypted on your device. - Offline First: Scanning, encryption, search, and reminders all work without internet. iCloud backup is optional and off until you turn it on. - Secure Export & Device-to-Device Transfer: Export copies only when you need to share, and move your entire vault to a new device over your local network. Use Cases: - Travel ready — keep passports, visas, and boarding passes together in one case. Get expiry alerts months in advance. - Applications & claims — bundle a rental application, insurance claim, or visa file into a case and send it as a single encrypted file. - Families — track passport and ID expiry for everyone and keep each person's papers in their own case. - Emergency prepared — instantly access ID copies at embassies, hospitals, or police stations, with an encrypted backup if your phone is lost or broken. - Stay organized — group contracts, certificates, and licenses per client or project. Your documents. Your device. Your control. Proof Pocket keeps everything encrypted, organized, and backed up on your terms. Terms of Use: https://proofpocket.com/terms?lang=en Privacy Policy: https://proofpocket.com/privacy?lang=en

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Proof Pocket at Free against PassFM's $2.99. Proof Pocket also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). PassFM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Proof Pocket is free to download; PassFM costs $2.99 up front. Proof Pocket sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. PassFM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PassFM ships an update every 3 months, Proof Pocket every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PassFM versus Proof Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassFMProof Pocket
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer刘生 林Karol Burdzinski

In-app purchases

None

PassFM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Proof Pocket

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full application unlock$39.99

Questions

Is PassFM free?
PassFM costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proof Pocket free?
Proof Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PassFM or Proof Pocket have ads?
Neither PassFM nor Proof Pocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PassFM or Proof Pocket?
PassFM ships an update every 3 months, and Proof Pocket every 8 days. Most recently, PassFM was updated on October 16, 2026 and Proof Pocket on October 17, 2026.

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