Sniff. vs Pebl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sniff.
Discover and purchase fragrances with a new online platform. Connect with a community of fragrance enthusiasts and learn about the world of scents. Find your perfect scent efficiently.
- Fragrance discovery
- Community connection
- Efficient purchasing
- Learn about fragrance
- Online platform
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Sniff is a new online platform dedicated to perfumery allowing users to connect with the community, discover a new, efficient way to find and purchase the perfect fragrance and of course, providing the user with the ultimate platform to learn about the world of fragrance.
Pebl
This app provides private, ad-free communication for teams and organizations. It allows for the creation of secure networks, organized nested groups, and broadcast alerts with read receipts. Users can engage in threaded discussions for deeper conversations.
- Private networks
- Nested groups for organization
- Broadcast alerts with read receipts
- Reddit-style threaded discussions
- Ad-free communication
- QR code invitations
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Pebl is the lightweight communication app built for organizations, teams, and groups that need to stay connected without the noise. Inspired by the construction industry, Pebl enables you to create private networks, organize people effortlessly, broadcast alerts, chat, and more—no ads, no outsiders crashing the party, just clear communication that saves time and boosts productivity. Whether you're managing a construction job site, running a club, or coordinating family events, Pebl keeps everyone in the loop with zero hassle. Private Networks, No Distractions: Forget spam from strangers or unwanted friend requests. Pebl creates totally partitioned spaces where only invited members can join via simple links or QR codes. It's like a walled garden for your group, ensuring 100% privacy and focus on what matters. Nested Groups for Smart Organization: Easily sort people into hierarchical, nested groups. Target broadcasts to the entire crew or specific subgroups, making it ideal for running large construction projects, events, golf tournaments, clubs, or any organization with multiple teams. Or, use it for your family or a large group of friends. Broadcast Alerts with Confidence: Send social-style posts or alerts that folks can like and reply to. Admins can see read receipts to know who has viewed alerts, so you're never guessing if safety updates, event reminders, or quick tips have been seen. Reddit-Style Threads for Deeper Discussions: Set up threaded conversations within your groups, similar to Reddit, to explore topics in more depth without cluttering the main feed. Perfect for brainstorming, Q&A sessions, or ongoing discussions that keep everyone engaged and involved. Create ripples with Pebl. Download now and turn scattered groups into connected crews. By MindForge
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pebl at 5.0 against Sniff.'s 3.2. Sniff.'s advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pebl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sniff. has 98 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Sniff. ships an update every 6 weeks, Pebl every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sniff. | Pebl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (98 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | R and B International FZ-LLC | MindForge LLC |
Customer experience
Sniff.
Pebl
Bugs and requests
Sniff.
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashes when viewing user stories
- Search returns no results when brand/fragrance fields mismatched
- Password reset link non-functional
- Login fails on new devices
- Giveaway notifications delayed by a week
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- Collection updates not visible until app restart
- List jumping and page scrolling issues
- Delete/edit review button disappeared
- Unable to submit reviews with longevity selection
- Cannot paste comments in posts
- Signup stuck on birthday entry field
- Text input freezing and unresponsive
- Blank pages on search results
- Account blocking without explanation
- Data loss when reinstalling app
- Stories disappearing after 24 hours without archive option
- Community tab showing 0% compatibility with users
- App won't load for extended periods
Requested features
14 requests- Global search function without brand/fragrance toggles
- Ability to add missing fragrances to database
- Dark mode option for better readability
- Filter by gender (men/women/unisex)
- Organize collection by alphabetical order or custom preference
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- Separate shelves for full size vs travel sizes
- Archive or highlights feature for stories
- More font options and text formatting for stories
- Like and comment features on other users' collections
- Integration with Fragrantica database
- Ability to suggest new brands and fragrances
- Test to purchase tracking separate from wishlist
- Support for niche and indie fragrance houses
- Multi-timezone support for international users
Pebl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sniff.
No in-app purchases
Pebl
No in-app purchases
