Comparison

Flipper Map vs PommeCore

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

Head to head
About

Flipper Map

This app displays your saved Sub-GHz signal files from a compatible device on an interactive map. You can then trigger these signals, like garage doors or gates, with a single tap directly from your phone, watch, or car.

Highlights
  • Display Sub-GHz signals on an interactive map
  • Trigger signals with one tap
  • Manage signals (rename, delete, move)
  • Live Activities for lock screen notifications
  • Apple Watch and CarPlay integration
  • Siri and Shortcuts automation
  • Detect and group duplicate/similar signals
Features
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Flipper Map connects to your Flipper Zero over Bluetooth and displays your Sub-GHz signal files on an interactive map. See exactly where your saved signals are located and trigger them when you're nearby. Control garage doors, parking barriers, gates, and more with just one tap. FEATURES Attach GPS locations to your signal files and view them as pins on the map. The app shows how far away you are and helps you quickly find the right signal. When you get close to a saved signal, a Send button appears automatically. Tap once to transmit, or hold to keep sending. Manage your files easily – rename, delete, move signals by dragging pins on the map. No accounts needed. No cloud uploads. Your data stays on your device. LIVE ACTIVITIES Live Activities on your Lock Screen show the nearest signal and update as you move. Send signals without opening the app. APPLE WATCH With the Apple Watch app, you can browse your signals and send them directly from your wrist. CARPLAY Apple CarPlay to quickly access and send nearby signals directly from your car — perfect for opening gates or barriers without touching your phone. SIRI & AUTOMATIONS Use Siri to trigger sending of nearby signals. If you're an advanced user, check out Flipper Map actions in Shortcuts app. Automate things to your specific needs. DUPLICATES AND SIMILAR SIGNALS Detect duplicate signals and easily manage them. Group similar signals that have slightly different keys but matching patterns (e.g. Princeton button variants, Keeloq hopping codes, etc). NOTES • Requires a Flipper Zero or compatible device such as Kiisu. • GPS coordinates can be assigned directly in Flipper Map by placing a pin on the map, or automatically when using an external GPS module connected to your Flipper Zero via GPIO (Check your firmware features). DISCLAIMER: Flipper Map is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Flipper Devices Inc.; Flipper, Flipper Zero, and the Flipper logo are trademarks of Flipper Devices Inc. and are used for identification purposes only. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PommeCore

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
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PommeCore is the full-featured companion app for MeshCore LoRa mesh radios — a decentralized, off-grid messaging network that works without internet, cell towers, or servers. Everything runs over long-range LoRa radio, directly between devices. MESSAGING Send and receive direct messages with real-time delivery tracking (Sending → Sent → Delivered, with round-trip time). Channel (group) messages broadcast to everyone on the mesh. Reactions and quoted replies are interoperable with MeshCore One. Undelivered messages retry automatically, then flood the mesh. CONTACTS & CHANNELS Organise contacts with favourites, nicknames, notes, and groups. Mute or block individuals. Each group and channel has its own notification mode and sound. Export and import contacts via QR code or meshcore:// URLs. MESH MAP See all contacts with GPS on an interactive map. Tap a pin to open that contact's chat. Enable position trails for movement history. The link quality overlay draws colour-coded lines (SNR) to contacts in range. RADIO SETTINGS & TOOLS Configure frequency, spreading factor, bandwidth, coding rate, and TX power from the app. Radio Stats, RF Monitor with Packet Log, Line of Sight analysis, Radio Calculator, Airtime Calculator, and Frequency Scanner are all included. BACKUP & UPDATES Export your radio configuration as a .meshprofile file. Firmware update checker alerts you when a new release is available. Over-the-air ESP32 firmware updates via WiFi. REMOTE MANAGEMENT Administer repeaters and room servers over the mesh — change names, frequencies, routing scope, and advert intervals without physical access. WIDGETS & WATCH Home screen and lock screen widgets show connection status, battery, and unread count. The watchOS companion lets you read and reply to DMs and channel messages from your wrist. iPHONE, iPAD & MAC One app runs natively on iPhone, iPad, and macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel). Connects via Bluetooth LE, WiFi, or USB serial on Mac. LANGUAGES English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese. ACCESSIBILITY VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Differentiate Without Color Alone, Dark Mode, Voice Control. PRIVACY No account required. No servers. No data collection. All communication is peer-to-peer over LoRa radio. iCloud sync for nicknames, notes, groups, and settings uses your private iCloud account. HARDWARE REQUIRED A MeshCore-compatible LoRa radio running Companion firmware is required. Recommended: Compatible Mesh radio with latest MeshCore Companion firmware IN-APP PURCHASES Tip Jar ($0.99–$9.99) — voluntary support, no functional gating. PommeCore for Apple Watch ($1.99, one-time) — unlocks the watch companion app. All other features are free.

Screenshots

Flipper Map4 screens
PommeCore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flipper Map at 5.0 against PommeCore's 4.4. Flipper Map also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flipper Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PommeCore sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flipper Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Flipper Map's written reviews are positive against 75% of PommeCore's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flipper Map ships an update every 9 days, PommeCore monthly. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flipper Map versus PommeCore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlipper MapPommeCore
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLevan VelijanashviliMichael Bedworth

Customer experience

Flipper Map

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PommeCore

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flipper Map

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$34.99
5 purchases

PommeCore

One-time5
  • Decent Try!$0.99
  • Watch Companion$1.99
  • Nice App!$2.99
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  • Great Job!$4.99
  • I Want to Help!$9.99

Questions

Is Flipper Map free?
Flipper Map 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, Flipper Map or PommeCore?
Flipper Map is rated higher. Flipper Map averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PommeCore averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Flipper Map or PommeCore have ads?
Neither Flipper Map nor PommeCore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flipper Map or PommeCore?
Flipper Map ships an update every 9 days, and PommeCore monthly. Most recently, Flipper Map was updated on September 18, 2026 and PommeCore on September 18, 2026.

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