# PommeCore vs Stolo Systems

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stolo Systems at none against PommeCore's 5. Stolo Systems also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 60%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). PommeCore's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PommeCore sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Stolo Systems asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stolo Systems holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of PommeCore's written reviews are positive against 88% of Stolo Systems's.

PommeCore ships an update every 3 weeks, Stolo Systems every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PommeCore | Stolo Systems |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommecore/id6760626211/reviews) | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stolo-systems/id6788348702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Bedworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885390441) | [Stolo Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788348704) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Stolo Systems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stolo-systems/id6788348702)

This app provides encrypted, off-grid messaging that functions without internet connectivity. It creates a peer-to-peer mesh network using Wi-Fi, cellular, or LoRa radio, enabling secure communication of messages, photos, voice notes, and GPS locations even when cell towers or servers are unavailable.

**Highlights:** Off-grid encrypted messaging, Peer-to-peer mesh network, Works without internet, End-to-end encryption, Offline world map, Emergency SOS beacon

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PommeCore free?

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

### Is Stolo Systems free?

Stolo Systems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PommeCore or Stolo Systems?

Stolo Systems is rated higher. PommeCore averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Stolo Systems averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do PommeCore or Stolo Systems have ads?

Neither PommeCore nor Stolo Systems shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PommeCore or Stolo Systems?

PommeCore ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stolo Systems every 8 days. Most recently, PommeCore was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stolo Systems on November 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.*
