Pebble Core vs Nameplate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pebble Core
Manage your Pebble smartwatch, Index 01 ring, and other Core Devices products. Pair devices, customize settings, and explore a gallery of watchfaces, apps, and tools. Sync health data and control notifications.
- 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.
Nameplate
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Meet Nameplate — a thoughtful new way to name your pet. Upload a photo of your furry friend, choose a theme, and discover a name that truly fits — complete with a story explaining the inspiration behind it. Explore themed name styles inspired by: • Harry Potter • Physics • Science • Space • Mythology • Nature • Food ... and others! Whether your pet feels mischievous, elegant, chaotic, curious, or cosmic, Nameplate helps you find a name that feels personal and memorable. Not a random list, but one carefully chosen name made for your pet. Perfect for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, and every lovable companion. Your first 3 names are free. Unlock unlimited generations with a simple one-time purchase of $2.99 — no subscription, ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pebble Core at none against Nameplate's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Nameplate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pebble Core asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pebble Core ships an update every 10 days, Nameplate every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pebble Core | Nameplate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (75 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Core Devices LLC | Diana Shelatkach |
Bugs and requests
Pebble Core
Reported bugs
1 issue- None mentioned
Requested features
1 request- Standard email registration option
Nameplate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pebble Core
No in-app purchases
Nameplate
- Unlimited Names$2.99
