# Polestar vs Pebble

The clearest difference is rating: Pebble at 5.0 against Polestar's 4.4. Pebble also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). Polestar's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pebble holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polestar has 3.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Polestar ships an update every 3 weeks, Pebble every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polestar | Pebble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polestar/id1451196635/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pebble-control-center/id6754553683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 221 MB | 367 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polestar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403371934) | [Pebble Mobility Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719573230) |

## What reviewers say

### Polestar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polestar/id1451196635)

Manage your electric vehicle remotely. Control climate, locks, and charging status. Access your owner's manual, book service, and stay updated on car software and news. Get support through live chat and FAQs.

**Highlights:** Remote climate control, Door lock management, Car location tracking, Battery and charging status, Owner's manual access, Service appointment booking, Software update notifications

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Basic functionality works
- 🚀 Improvements over time
- 💡 Dark mode addition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnects and sign-outs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to competitors
- ⏱️ Slow response times
- 🔒 Unreliable digital key

**Reported bugs**

- Location data issues
- Charging status not updating correctly
- Compatibility problems with new iOS versions
- Frequent errors and crashes

**Requested features**

- Remote trunk/frunk access
- Adjustable climate control settings
- Charging status notifications
- Apple Watch app
- Integrations with iOS features (widgets, Siri)


### Pebble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pebble-control-center/id6754553683)

Control your all-electric travel trailer with this app. Manage climate, lighting, leveling, and monitor tank and battery levels. Stay informed about your trailer's status on the road and at camp.

**Highlights:** Trailer climate control, Lighting management, Automated leveling, Tank and battery monitoring, Towing status updates, Entry door control

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polestar free?

Polestar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pebble free?

Pebble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Polestar or Pebble?

Pebble is rated higher. Polestar averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Pebble averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Polestar or Pebble have ads?

Neither Polestar nor Pebble shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Polestar or Pebble?

Polestar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pebble every 2 months. Most recently, Polestar was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pebble on November 5, 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.*
