What PostHog API key do I need for PocketHog?

PocketHog requires a PostHog Personal API key (starts with phx_) with project (read), query (read), and event_definition (read) scopes. Project API keys are for event ingestion and will not work.

Does PocketHog work with self-hosted PostHog?

Yes. PocketHog supports US Cloud, EU Cloud, and self-hosted PostHog instances. Enter your instance URL during setup.

How much does PocketHog cost?

PocketHog is a one-time purchase of $4.99 on the App Store. No subscription or recurring fees.

March 16, 2026

PostHog iOS App — Native iPhone Client with Home Screen Widgets

PostHog is one of the most popular open-source product analytics platforms, used by thousands of developers and product teams. But PostHog doesn't have an official mobile app.

PocketHog fills that gap. It's a native iOS app that connects to your PostHog account and gives you a mobile analytics dashboard with live home screen widgets.

Why a Native iOS App?

You could bookmark PostHog's web UI on your phone. But the web interface is designed for desktop — charts are tiny, navigation is slow, and you can't get widgets or background updates.

PocketHog is built in Swift specifically for iPhone. It uses iOS-native features that a web app can't:

Home screen widgets — see metrics at a glance without opening any app
Background refresh — data updates even when the app is closed
Instant launch — cached data loads synchronously, no spinner
Deep links — tap to jump straight to PostHog Max AI for deeper analysis

What You Can Do

Monitor All Your Projects

PocketHog shows all your PostHog projects in a scrollable card feed. Each card displays the project name, visitor count, trend chart, and period-over-period delta (weekly and monthly). If you manage multiple products, you see everything in one view.

Track Conversion Events

Pick any PostHog event — signups, purchases, activations, button clicks — as a conversion metric for each project. PocketHog suggests your most common events so setup is fast. The conversion count appears alongside visitors on the project card and in the widget.

Home Screen Widgets

Add small or medium widgets to your iOS home screen. Each widget shows one project's metrics with a sparkline chart. Widgets refresh in the background every 30 minutes. Long-press to configure which project displays.

Chart Annotations

View existing PostHog annotations overlaid on your trend charts, and create new ones directly from the app. Useful for marking launches, deploys, or marketing campaigns.

Setup in Under 5 Minutes

Create a PostHog Personal API key at Settings → Personal API Keys
Enable scopes: project, query, event_definition (all read)
Install PocketHog on the App Store
Paste your key and select your region (US Cloud, EU Cloud, or self-hosted)
Add widgets from your home screen

For a detailed walkthrough with screenshots, see our step-by-step widget setup guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does PostHog have an iPhone app?

PostHog does not have an official mobile app. PocketHog is a third-party native iOS client that connects to your PostHog account using your Personal API key.

Can I see PostHog analytics on my iPhone home screen?

Yes. PocketHog provides iOS home screen widgets (small and medium sizes) that show live visitor counts, conversion metrics, and sparkline trend charts. Widgets refresh automatically every 30 minutes.

What PostHog API key do I need?

You need a Personal API key (starts with phx_) with project, query, and event_definition read scopes. Project API keys (used for event ingestion) will not work.

Does it work with self-hosted PostHog?

Yes. PocketHog supports US Cloud, EU Cloud, and any self-hosted PostHog instance. Enter your instance URL during setup.

How much does it cost?

$4.99 one-time purchase. No subscription. Download on the App Store.