# PommeCore vs Minus5

The clearest difference is rating: Minus5 at 5.0 against PommeCore's 4.4. Minus5 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). PommeCore's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PommeCore sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Minus5 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minus5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of PommeCore's written reviews are positive against 100% of Minus5's.

PommeCore ships an update every 2 weeks, Minus5 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PommeCore | Minus5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pommecore/id6760626211/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minus5-pre-record-camera/id6812314909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Bedworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885390441) | [Andrey Shestakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534920861) |

## 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 |


### Minus5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minus5-pre-record-camera/id6812314909)

Never miss a moment again. This app records video in the background, allowing you to capture events that have already happened by tapping after the fact. It automatically saves the seconds leading up to your tap, perfect for sports, action, or any spontaneous event.

**Highlights:** Background video recording, Post-event capture, Automatic highlight reel creation, Customizable event buttons, Broadcast-style graphics, Volume button recording, Adjustable pre/post-tap recording

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minus5 Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Minus5 Pro Forever | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PommeCore free?

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

### Is Minus5 free?

Minus5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PommeCore or Minus5?

Minus5 is rated higher. PommeCore averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Minus5 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PommeCore or Minus5 have ads?

Neither PommeCore nor Minus5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PommeCore or Minus5?

PommeCore ships an update every 2 weeks, and Minus5 every 6 days. Most recently, PommeCore was updated on October 5, 2026 and Minus5 on October 14, 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.*