The Pocket Tripod is an ingenious device. It is so small and thin—about the size of a credit card—that you can keep it in a wallet or purse so that it is always with you. When unfolded, it becomes a sturdy tripod that keeps your iPhone steady for photos, videos, and more. The first version came out in 2013, and it has been updated a few times since then—for example, to add adapters for different iPhone models. The last major update was the Pocket Tripod PROv2, released in 2024. I bought one in 2025 and gave it a glowing review. This is a very useful device.
The creator of the Pocket Tripod, Rambod Radmard, recently reached out to me to let me know the company now has an improved version for 2026, and he sent me the new version (at no cost to me) so that I could review it and compare it to the one I purchased last year.
This new one looks just like the version I reviewed in 2025. That is a good thing because this product is a true engineering marvel. In the following picture, the one at the top is the new version and the one at the bottom is the 2024. As you can see, they look exactly the same.
As explained in more detail in this blog post on the developer’s website, what has changed is the manufacturing process. “[W]e’ve re-engineered our molding process and added stress-relief tempering.” I wonder how necessary that was because even though the 2024 version was very thin, it was incredibly sturdy and durable. But hey, better is better, and if you are going to use a device to hold your iPhone still, it might as well be as good as possible.
As I go back and forth between the two versions, I think I can tell the 2026 version is more durable, but that might just be because it is brand new, whereas my 2024 version has gotten a lot of use.
Note that this product comes in two versions. The Standard Fit version, which is what I have, includes adapters for 8.5 mm to 12.5 mm. For my iPhone 18 Pro Max without a case, the 9.0 mm version is perfect. If you use a case, you need the larger adapter. There is also a Slim Fit version of the Pocket Tripod that comes with adapters for 5.5 mm to 9.5 mm. If you want to prop up an iPhone Duo while it is open and very thin, you will want to use a smaller adapter. You can also buy additional adapters ($4.50 each) if you ever need a size that didn’t come with your model. The product also comes in many different color combinations, although I like the matte black version.
If you already own the 2024 version, I wouldn’t buy this new one. The difference is too minor to notice. But if you don’t currently own a Pocket Tripod, this is a really useful device. Check out my full review from last year to see all that this product can do. It is really useful.
Although the Pocket Tripod is often available on Amazon, Amazon seems to be out of stock at the moment. You can also purchase it directly from Geometrical for $49.95.