Pebble Core vs Blast Off
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Blast Off
This app connects to your electric skateboard to manage settings and view information. It allows for instant pairing, firmware checks, board customization, and offline access to saved configurations. Enjoy a personalized and reliable riding experience.
- Instant board connection
- Firmware version checker
- Board renaming and customization
- Offline mode for settings
- Dark mode interface
- Saved board configurations
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Blast Off – your complete Boosted Board companion app with offline capability! FEATURES: – Instant Connection: Quickly pair and connect with your Boosted Board to stay linked and ready to ride. – Firmware Checker: Check your board's firmware version instantly and stay up-to-date with the latest features. – Board Customization: Personalize your ride by renaming your board and making it uniquely yours. – Offline Mode: Access your boards and settings even without internet connection for uninterrupted riding. – Dark Mode: Enjoy a sleek, eye-friendly dark interface that's perfect for any lighting condition. – Saved Boards: Keep all your board configurations saved locally for quick access anytime. Whether you're commuting, exploring, or just having fun, Blast Off keeps you connected to your ride with style and reliability. Download now and elevate your Boosted Board experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blast Off at 100% against Pebble Core's 70%. Blast Off also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Pebble Core's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 4). 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.
Blast Off holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pebble Core has 72 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Pebble Core's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blast Off's.
Pebble Core ships an update every 11 days, Blast Off every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Pebble Core | Blast Off |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (72 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 72 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Core Devices LLC | Big Numbers, Inc. |
Customer experience
Pebble Core
Blast Off
Bugs and requests
Pebble Core
Reported bugs
1 issue- None mentioned
Requested features
1 request- Standard email registration option
Blast Off
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pebble Core
No in-app purchases
Blast Off
No in-app purchases
