# PumpkiiOV vs Backtick

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backtick at 100% against PumpkiiOV's 33%. Backtick also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). PumpkiiOV's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PumpkiiOV sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Backtick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backtick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PumpkiiOV's written reviews are positive against 100% of Backtick's.

PumpkiiOV ships an update fortnightly, Backtick weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PumpkiiOV | Backtick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumpkiiov/id1078558604/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtick-terminal-widgets/id6802400384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PUMPKII INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635102017) | [Elvis Mederos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895300240) |

## What reviewers say

### PumpkiiOV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumpkiiov/id1078558604)

This app connects you to your pet remotely via a smart robot. Monitor your pet with real-time video, communicate with two-way audio, and dispense treats. You can also play with your pet using interactive features and control the robot's movement.

**Highlights:** Real-time video monitoring, Two-way voice communication, Remote treat dispensing, Interactive feather toy, Remote robot navigation, Video recording and capture, Multi-person sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18元 = 180 逗币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25元 = 250逗币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30元 =300逗币 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40元 = 400逗币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50元= 500逗币 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 60元= 600 逗币 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 73元 = 730 逗币 | $10.99 | one-time |
| 88元 =880逗币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 93 = 930逗币 | $13.99 | one-time |


### Backtick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtick-terminal-widgets/id6802400384)

Transform your home and lock screens into a functional terminal. Display real-time data like calendar events, weather, and system status, or integrate with your GitHub and focus sessions. Customize with various themes and interactive widgets.

**Highlights:** Functional terminal display, Live data integration (calendar, weather, GitHub), Full-page and console widgets, Interactive widgets with tap actions, Customizable themes, Lock screen and StandBy support, Shortcuts and Siri integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PumpkiiOV free?

PumpkiiOV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backtick free?

Backtick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PumpkiiOV or Backtick?

Backtick is rated higher. PumpkiiOV averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Backtick averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do PumpkiiOV or Backtick have ads?

Neither PumpkiiOV nor Backtick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PumpkiiOV or Backtick?

PumpkiiOV ships an update fortnightly, and Backtick weekly. Most recently, PumpkiiOV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Backtick on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*