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pocketty vs Protect My Phone

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pocketty compared with Protect My Phone
Detailpocketty logo pocketty Protect My Phone
What it doesAn SSH terminal for iPhone and iPad that connects directly to your computers Open-source Android app for locating and controlling phones you own via SMS
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Pricing modelNot given Open source
PricingFree for 14 days, then $99 once (launch price, will increase to $129 later). iPhone and iPad. Every future update included. No subscription, no account, no ads. Not given
Key features
  • Native herdr integration with live Pane state
  • SSH key in Secure Enclave with Face ID protection
  • File browser with syntax highlighting in 20 color schemes
  • Localhost port preview through SSH connection
  • SMS-based device pairing with QR-assisted fingerprint verification
  • Real-time location tracking with timestamps
  • Device status monitoring including battery and network
  • Movement update notifications at selected intervals
  • Remote sound alert to find phone
  • Optional Device Admin remote screen locking
  • Custom lock-screen owner text with Device Owner provisioning
  • No account or command server required
  • Owner-approved consent model for all features
What makes it different
  • Direct SSH connection with no servers in between, ensuring terminal output never touches pocketty servers
  • Sealed notifications that only your phone can decrypt; relay and Apple see only ciphertext
  • Open source with public source code for transparency and community contributions
  • No account or central command server; all communication via SMS
  • Explicit dual-owner consent required for all pairings and features
  • Works offline with only SMS and carrier dependency
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)11 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)90
Citation Flow (Majestic)319
Referring domains (Majestic)1044

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