# PommeCore — Off-Grid Mesh Messaging > Decentralized, off-grid LoRa mesh messaging and radio management. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Bedworth.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommecore/id6760626211 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Michael Bedworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885390441) - Category: Utilities, Social Networking - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 19 MB - Languages: Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese and 2 more - Released: 2026-04-06 - Data updated: 2026-06-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommecore/id6760626211/reviews.md ## What is PommeCore? PommeCore is the full-featured companion app for MeshCore LoRa mesh radios — a decentralized, off-grid messaging network that works without internet, cell towers, or servers. Everything runs over long-range LoRa radio, directly between devices. MESSAGING Send and receive direct messages with real-time delivery tracking (Sending → Sent → Delivered, with round-trip time). Channel (group) messages broadcast to everyone on the mesh. Reactions and quoted replies are interoperable with MeshCore One. Undelivered messages retry automatically, then flood the mesh. CONTACTS & CHANNELS Organise contacts with favourites, nicknames, notes, and groups. Mute or block individuals. Each group and channel has its own notification mode and sound. Export and import contacts via QR code or meshcore:// URLs. MESH MAP See all contacts with GPS on an interactive map. Tap a pin to open that contact's chat. Enable position trails for movement history. The link quality overlay draws colour-coded lines (SNR) to contacts in range. RADIO SETTINGS & TOOLS Configure frequency, spreading factor, bandwidth, coding rate, and TX power from the app. Radio Stats, RF Monitor with Packet Log, Line of Sight analysis, Radio Calculator, Airtime Calculator, and Frequency Scanner are all included. BACKUP & UPDATES Export your radio configuration as a .meshprofile file. Firmware update checker alerts you when a new release is available. Over-the-air ESP32 firmware updates via WiFi. REMOTE MANAGEMENT Administer repeaters and room servers over the mesh — change names, frequencies, routing scope, and advert intervals without physical access. WIDGETS & WATCH Home screen and lock screen widgets show connection status, battery, and unread count. The watchOS companion lets you read and reply to DMs and channel messages from your wrist. iPHONE, iPAD & MAC One app runs natively on iPhone, iPad, and macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel). Connects via Bluetooth LE, WiFi, or USB serial on Mac. LANGUAGES English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese. ACCESSIBILITY VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Differentiate Without Color Alone, Dark Mode, Voice Control. PRIVACY No account required. No servers. No data collection. All communication is peer-to-peer over LoRa radio. iCloud sync for nicknames, notes, groups, and settings uses your private iCloud account. HARDWARE REQUIRED A MeshCore-compatible LoRa radio running Companion firmware is required. Recommended: Compatible Mesh radio with latest MeshCore Companion firmware IN-APP PURCHASES Tip Jar ($0.99–$9.99) — voluntary support, no functional gating. PommeCore for Apple Watch ($1.99, one-time) — unlocks the watch companion app. All other features are free. ## Key features - Decentralized off-grid messaging - Real-time delivery tracking - Group and channel messaging - Contact organization and management - Interactive mesh map with link quality - LoRa radio configuration and tools - Over-the-air firmware updates ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Decent Try! | $0.99 | one-time | | I Want to Help! | $9.99 | one-time | | Great Job! | $4.99 | one-time | | Nice App! | $2.99 | one-time | | Watch Companion | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommecore/id6760626211/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Good alternative to the Meshcore App *2026-06-23* I have been using this since the launch, it provides a lot of the tools in one place and very easy to navigate. It is a great alternative to the standard Meshcore app. ### 2/5 — Better but unusable in current state *2026-05-11* Can’t seem to hold the correct frequency. Set it to correct preset and save. Reports frequency correctly. Then after a few Bluetooth disconnects it resets back to 906. On the bright side at least Bluetooth actually works. That alone makes this better than the standard Meshcore app, which is ridiculously bad. **Developer response:** This sounds like an issue with the device possibly, can you please provide the details of what device you are using and what settings, I will trace the code to see if I find a bug. ### 5/5 — Best meshcore app *2026-04-11* I think this app is even better than the official MeshCore application available on iOS **Developer response:** Thank you for the very kind words. ### 5/5 — Nice replacement for the Meshcore App *2026-04-10* So far this is a very nice app. It works well on my M1 MacBook Pro, iPad and iPhone. Looking forward to more updates. **Developer response:** thank you for the kind words. I am trying to get the macOS native client into the store. ## Frequently asked questions about PommeCore ### Does PommeCore have ads? No, PommeCore is ad-free. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for voluntary support and the Apple Watch companion app. ### What hardware is required for PommeCore? A MeshCore-compatible LoRa radio running Companion firmware is required to use PommeCore. It is recommended to use a compatible Mesh radio with the latest MeshCore Companion firmware. ### How does PommeCore handle privacy? PommeCore prioritizes privacy with no account required, no servers, and no data collection. All communication is peer-to-peer over LoRa radio. iCloud sync for settings uses your private iCloud account. ### Can I use PommeCore on my Apple Watch? Yes, PommeCore offers a watchOS companion app. It allows you to read and reply to direct messages and channel messages directly from your wrist. This feature requires a one-time purchase of $1.99. ### What languages does PommeCore support? PommeCore supports a wide range of languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. ### How often is PommeCore updated? The latest version is 26.06.08, released on June 9, 2026. The app has a firmware update checker and supports over-the-air ESP32 firmware updates via WiFi, indicating active development and maintenance. ### Is PommeCore suitable for children? PommeCore has an age rating of 4+, making it generally suitable for younger users. Its features are designed for communication and radio management. ### What are the in-app purchase options for PommeCore? PommeCore offers a 'Tip Jar' for voluntary support ($0.99–$9.99) and a one-time purchase of $1.99 to unlock the Apple Watch companion app. All other features are free. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 26.06.08 — 2026-06-09 • Apple Watch app — read and reply to mesh messages, browse contacts and channels, and check connection status from your wrist, with complications for quick access. • Richer notifications — messages now group into conversation threads, like Messages. • Repeater region management — view and edit region trees and flood limits (MeshCore 1.16). • More languages — improved translations across 12 languages. • Accessibility — improved VoiceOver support throughout the app. • Stability fixes and refinements. ### 26.04.29 — 2026-04-29 PommeCore is now available in 11 new languages: German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. Accessibility improvements: - Full VoiceOver support for message delivery states (Sending, Sent, Retrying, Flooding, Delivered, Not Delivered), quoted messages, and reactions - Dynamic Type support throughout — text and icons scale with your accessibility size - Connection status indicator now uses shape (filled/hollow) in addition to color, making it usable without color vision New in this release: - Radio Stats — live core, radio, and packet statistics in Settings → Device - RF Monitor now has a Packet Log tab showing per-packet SNR and RSSI history - Allowed frequency ranges shown below the frequency field in radio settings Bug fixes: - Several bug fixes including flood scope resetting after apply, widget unread count not updating on read, iCloud sync toggle unresponsive on Mac, and sheets dismissing immediately on first open. ### 26.4.1 — 2026-04-06 No release notes. ## Related topics [meshcore](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/meshcore) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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