The new Pebble app is live on iOS and Android

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The original developer of Pebble have released a new version of the Pebble app last month. After checking it out from yesterday’s blog post, I discovered that the permissions are not invasive whatsoever with very limited data collection. Still closed source though.

The developer also endorsed Gadgetbridge as a good alternative to his own app if needed :innocent:

We open sourced the library that powers this app (libpebble3), which is already being used in open source apps like MicroPebble. GadgetBridge is another good open source Pebble-compatible app and supports all Pebble watches.

Website Link: Pebble Mobile App

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Good timing because a new blog post dropped yesterday: https://ericmigi.com/ (creator of Pebble)

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Wait how did I forget he’s the one behind beeper
Isn’t beeper now owned by the Wordpress company?
Edit: Automattic and it is

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We open sourced the library that powers this app (libpebble3), which is already being used in open source apps like MicroPebble. GadgetBridge is another good open source Pebble-compatible app and supports all Pebble watches.

Excited to see how the new app compares to Gadgetbridge! Yet another review in the backlog to write :wink:

EDIT: No invasive perms according to the Play Store page. Its open source counterparts, Gadgetbridge and Micropebble, have overall less data collection

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In case you need some feedback from a Pebble Time 2 user, you can reach out to me early 2026 (current ETA I guess). :hugs:

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Certainly a good thing, even if closed source. At least the library that powers it is open source!

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Only the default mobile app from Core is closed source but it’s not a big deal because the rest is open (with alternative) so very much fine. :heart:

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