Pebble Core vs InkJoy
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.
InkJoy
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InkJoy is a companion app designed to work with InkJoy ePaper Frame hardware. Using the app, you can connect and manage your InkJoy Frame, personalize what’s displayed, and share meaningful moments with the people you care about — all through a paper-like ePaper experience. Key features: • Account & device management Sign in to your account to bind and manage your InkJoy Frame devices securely. • Curated built-in gallery Access a selection of officially provided, public-domain artwork and images, ready to display on your frame. • Remote content control Send photos to your frame remotely or set up automatic slideshows using images from the built-in gallery or your own private cloud albums. • Useful ePaper widgets Display helpful visual widgets such as weather canvas, countdown days, and moon phases, beautifully rendered for ePaper screens. • Simple device sharing Share your frame with a family member or friend, allowing them to send images to your frame. Important: The InkJoy app is designed to work with InkJoy ePaper Frame hardware. A compatible InkJoy Frame device is required for full functionality. Designed for homes and spaces that appreciate calm, distraction-free digital displays.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pebble Core at every 11 days against InkJoy's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Pebble Core ships an update every 11 days, InkJoy every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pebble Core | InkJoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (68 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Core Devices LLC | InkJoy Frame Technology Co., Limited |
Bugs and requests
Pebble Core
Reported bugs
1 issue- None mentioned
Requested features
1 request- Standard email registration option
InkJoy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pebble Core
No in-app purchases
InkJoy
No in-app purchases









