Comparison

Simply Customize It! vs Pebble Core

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

Head to head
About

Simply Customize It!

Personalize your e-paper device with custom templates and screen images. Manage multiple devices and sync content across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Offers onboarding support for easy setup.

Highlights
  • Template management
  • Screen image import/export
  • Multi-device support
  • Cross-platform syncing
  • Onboarding assistance
Features
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Customizing your e-paper device shouldn't require SSH commands, terminal windows, or the fear of breaking something. Simply Customize It handles the technical side so you can focus on making your device feel like yours. Import and manage custom templates. Upload screen images including setting your sleep screen. Keep your customizations safe when firmware updates wipe the device. All of it, from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac… no technical knowledge required. Key Features * Templates — Import, edit, and sync custom templates in PNG, SVG, and native .template format * Screen Images — Add, store, and upload screen images individually or in batches * Firmware-Ready — Your customizations are stored in the app and re-synced after updates so nothing is lost * Multiple Devices — Manage different reMarkable models with isolated profiles * Step-by-Step Onboarding — Walks you through connecting and syncing from the very start, including enabling developer mode on Paper Pro devices Subscription Plans All Access (Monthly / Yearly): Full access to templates and screens. Templates Only (Monthly / Yearly): Template management and sync Screens Only (Monthly / Yearly): Screen image management Free trials: 1 week (Monthly) · 1 month (Yearly) Why Simply Customize It? Every reMarkable firmware update wipes your custom templates and screens… it's just how the device works. Simply Customize It keeps a copy of everything in the app, so when that happens you open the app, tap sync, and your device is back to exactly how you had it. No rebuilding from scratch. No hunting down files. Just one tap. Created by an indie developer who uses reMarkable daily. Not affiliated with reMarkable. Simply a fellow user who wanted a calmer way to customize. --- Questions or feedback? Email mail@simplykyra.com Learn more: simplykyra.com/simply-customize-it Newsletter: simplykyra.com/#/portal/account Terms of Use: simplykyra.com/simply-customize-it-terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: simplykyra.com/simply-customize-it-privacy-policy/

About

Pebble Core

Manage your smartwatch, customize settings, and explore a variety of watchfaces and apps. Sync health data, control notifications, and update firmware. Supports a wide range of smartwatch models.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth pairing
  • Watchface and app gallery
  • Firmware updates
  • Notification control
  • Health data sync
  • Developer tools
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Pebble Core is the official iPhone app for managing your Pebble smartwatch, Pebble Index 01 ring and other Core Devices products. Pair your watch and/or ring, customize your settings, and discover a growing ecosystem of watchfaces, apps, and tools designed for your device. Features include: • Bluetooth pairing and reconnection • Watchface and app gallery browsing • Firmware updates and bug reporting • Notification control and preferences • Health data sync (steps, sleep, heart rate*) • Developer tools for sideloading and debugging This app supports all Core Devices smartwatches (Pebble 2 Duo, Pebble Time 2, Pebble Round 2), Pebble Index 01 ring, and older Pebble models (Pebble, Pebble Steel, Pebble Time, Time Steel, Time Round, and Pebble 2) Built for long battery life, fast sync, and full compatibility. This app is open source - https://github.com/coredevices/mobileapp.

Screenshots

Simply Customize It!4 screens
Pebble Core4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pebble Core at none against Simply Customize It!'s 6. Pebble Core also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (71 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Simply Customize It! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pebble Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pebble Core holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pebble Core has 71 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Simply Customize It!'s written reviews are positive against 70% of Pebble Core's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply Customize It! ships an update every 9 days, Pebble Core every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simply Customize It! versus Pebble Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply Customize It!Pebble Core
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings)4.5 (71 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews69.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1371 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB159 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSimplyKyra LLCCore Devices LLC

Customer experience

Simply Customize It!

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

Pebble Core

All ratings71 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative25.6%

Bugs and requests

Simply Customize It!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pebble Core

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • None mentioned

Requested features

1 request
  • Standard email registration option

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Simply Customize It!

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Only Screens7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Only Templates7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly All Access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Annual Only Templates1 Month trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual Only Screens1 Month trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual All Access1 Month trial$19.991 Year
None

Pebble Core

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Customize It! free?
Simply Customize It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pebble Core free?
Pebble Core is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simply Customize It! or Pebble Core?
Pebble Core is rated higher. Simply Customize It! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Pebble Core averages 4.5 from 71 ratings.
Do Simply Customize It! or Pebble Core have ads?
Neither Simply Customize It! nor Pebble Core shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simply Customize It! or Pebble Core?
Simply Customize It! ships an update every 9 days, and Pebble Core every 11 days. Most recently, Simply Customize It! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pebble Core on October 7, 2026.

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