This is a good pouch, with a soft protective surface for my iPhone.  I have my iPhone in a slim hard shell case that protects the back and sides.  But I wanted just a little more proection for the screen when I put it in a pack pocket for hiking or whatever.  I do use the case some as it is very soft and light weight.  I gave it 5 stars because it is very well made and it is what it is supposed to be.  But I wish it had a different closing method for the top of the pouch than the string "button" and was just a little more "hard-sided" for protection.