# Packet Commander vs PommeCore

The clearest difference is rating: Packet Commander at 4.9 against PommeCore's 4.4. Packet Commander also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and ratings volume (44 vs 5). PommeCore's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packet Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year and PommeCore sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Packet Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packet Commander has 44 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Packet Commander's written reviews are positive against 75% of PommeCore's.

Packet Commander ships an update every 2 months, PommeCore every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packet Commander | PommeCore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommecore/id6760626211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252) | [Michael Bedworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885390441) |

## What reviewers say

### Packet Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-commander/id6743951365)

This app provides a classic terminal experience for packet radio communication on mobile devices. It offers powerful terminal features, smart connection management, and real-time over-the-air traffic monitoring. It's designed for amateur radio operators to connect with nodes, BBS, and decode traffic.

**Highlights:** Full-screen terminal for packet nodes and BBS, Classic color themes and adjustable layout, YAPP protocol support for file transfers, Location-aware digipeater routing, Seamless iCloud sync, Over-the-air traffic decoding, Auto-discovery of TNCs

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


### PommeCore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommecore/id6760626211)

This app enables decentralized, off-grid messaging and communication using LoRa radio technology. It allows direct device-to-device messaging, group chats, and a mesh map to visualize contacts and link quality, all without requiring internet or cell service.

**Highlights:** Decentralized off-grid messaging, Real-time delivery tracking, Group and channel messaging, Contact organization and management, Interactive mesh map with link quality, LoRa radio configuration and tools, Over-the-air firmware updates

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Decent Try! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Watch Companion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nice App! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Great Job! | $4.99 | one-time |
| I Want to Help! | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packet Commander free?

Packet Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PommeCore free?

PommeCore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Packet Commander or PommeCore?

Packet Commander is rated higher. Packet Commander averages 4.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while PommeCore averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Packet Commander or PommeCore have ads?

Neither Packet Commander nor PommeCore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Packet Commander or PommeCore?

Packet Commander ships an update every 2 months, and PommeCore every 2 weeks. Most recently, Packet Commander was updated on September 21, 2026 and PommeCore on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*