Comparison

OutriderApp vs PubMerge

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

Head to head
About

OutriderApp

This app enables direct triggering of Sidecar from an iPad via Bluetooth, bypassing local network requirements. It allows Sidecar activation even without a Mac display connected or when the screen is locked. Built-in VNC offers manual triggering as a fallback.

Highlights
  • Direct Sidecar triggering from iPad
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • No local network required
  • Enable Sidecar without Mac display
  • Trigger with locked screen
  • Built-in VNC fallback
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Trigger Sidecar directly from your iPad. Connect via Bluetooth without requiring the iPad and Mac to be on the same local network. Enable Sidecar even without the Mac being connected to a display. Can be triggered even when the screen is locked. Built-in VNC functionality allows manual triggering if Sidecar auto-trigger fails.

About

PubMerge

Features
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PubMerge imports, compares, and merges .jwlibrary backups on your iPhone or iPad. Everything stays on the device. Original files are never changed. Use it when notes, highlights, or bookmarks live on more than one copy and you want one file you can restore. How it works: 1. Import at least two .jwlibrary backups. The first copy is the primary base. 2. Choose what to merge: notes, highlights, bookmarks, tags, fields, and videos/photos. 3. Compare the copies. Search by words, filter by device, edit a note, or delete it from the merged list. 4. Resolve conflicts one by one, or apply a rule to all (newest, primary, secondary, or keep both notes). 5. Export a validated .jwlibrary file and restore it in JW Library. Important: JW Library replaces all data on a device when you restore. Make a fresh backup of that device first. Playlists from the primary copy are kept. If you turn off videos and photos, the export is much smaller. Languages: English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. If the system language is none of these, PubMerge opens in English. PubMerge is an independent tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. JW Library is a trademark of Watch Tower.

Screenshots

OutriderApp4 screens
PubMerge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PubMerge at Free against OutriderApp's $4.99. OutriderApp's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

PubMerge is free to download; OutriderApp costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
OutriderApp versus PubMerge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutriderAppPubMerge
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer璐洋 θ°­PILAR RIVAS CANTERO

In-app purchases

None

OutriderApp

No in-app purchases

None

PubMerge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OutriderApp free?
OutriderApp costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PubMerge free?
PubMerge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OutriderApp or PubMerge have ads?
Neither OutriderApp nor PubMerge shows ads.

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