Comparison

Pixel ladder vs PommeCore

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixel ladder

This utility app connects to a companion artboard via Bluetooth to back up and view painting steps. Users can share their creations with others or on social media platforms. It also allows for software updates for connected artboards and facilitates learning from other artists.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Backup paintings
  • View painting steps
  • Share creations
  • Software updates for artboards
  • Community sharing
Features
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Pixel ladder is the auxiliary software of minbay Pixel Artboard. After connecting through Bluetooth, the Pixel ladder can back up all the paintings in the Pixel Artboard. and view the painting steps. You can also share the paintings with other users, or share them with other APP, such as Facebook, instagram, etc. Through the Pixel ladder, you can connect multiple artboards and update the software for the artboards; you can also view the sharing of other painting lovers, learn from each other, and make each painting a ladder for your progress.

About

PommeCore

This app enables decentralized, off-grid messaging and communication using LoRa radio technology. It allows direct device-to-device messaging, group chats, and a mesh map to visualize contacts and link quality, all without requiring internet or cell service.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Pixel ladder3 screens
PommeCore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PommeCore at 4.4 against Pixel ladder's 3.0. PommeCore also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Pixel ladder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PommeCore sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel ladder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PommeCore holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel ladder ships an update weekly, PommeCore every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pixel ladder versus PommeCore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel ladderPommeCore
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGUSTOVERSE PTE. LTD.Michael Bedworth

Customer experience

Pixel ladder

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

PommeCore

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pixel ladder

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

PommeCore

One-time5
  • Decent Try!$0.99
  • Watch Companion$1.99
  • Nice App!$2.99
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  • Great Job!$4.99
  • I Want to Help!$9.99

Questions

Is Pixel ladder free?
Pixel ladder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PommeCore free?
PommeCore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel ladder or PommeCore?
PommeCore is rated higher. Pixel ladder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PommeCore averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Pixel ladder or PommeCore have ads?
Neither Pixel ladder nor PommeCore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel ladder or PommeCore?
Pixel ladder ships an update weekly, and PommeCore every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixel ladder was updated on October 24, 2026 and PommeCore on October 23, 2026.

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