# MeshCore-TEAM — Off-grid messaging & tracking > Off-grid messaging & tracking (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Mackintosh.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshcore-team/id6762489178 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Thomas Mackintosh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894343881) - Category: Navigation, Social Networking - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.5 · 45 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-04-30 - Data updated: 2026-07-23 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshcore-team/id6762489178/reviews.md ## What is MeshCore? MeshCore-TEAM is an off-grid communications app built for environments where cellular and internet connectivity are unavailable. Powered by MeshCore and a compatible companion radio, MeshCore-TEAM enables reliable, encrypted communication over a decentralized LoRa mesh network—keeping your group connected and coordinated in remote environments. Designed for fast deployment, MeshCore-TEAM allows entire groups to get up and running in minutes with minimal setup. Key Features Live Location Sharing View real-time positions of team members on shared offline maps. Mesh Messaging Communicate across the network using: Public channels Private channels Direct messages Offline Maps Download and store maps from multiple providers for full offline use, including satellite and topographic layers. Waypoints & Route Sharing Create, color-code, and share waypoints and multi-point routes. Received routes appear instantly on the map. Automatic Team Setup Share complete team configurations—including radio settings, channels, maps, and routes—using a single file or QR code. No internet required. Connectivity Awareness Monitor network reachability and connection quality in real time, helping teams understand coverage and maintain communication. Smart Mesh Optimization Automatically adjusts network behavior based on conditions to extend coverage when needed and reduce unnecessary traffic when the network is stable. Background Operation Maintain connectivity and receive updates while using the app in the field. Advanced Capabilities (with compatible firmware) Autonomous Tracking Compatible radios can broadcast GPS location independently without a phone connected, enabling deployable tracking nodes. Enhanced Mesh Performance Custom firmware enables advanced forwarding behavior for improved reliability in dynamic network conditions. Use Cases Search and Rescue (SAR) operations Backcountry hiking, camping, and hunting Off-grid expeditions and field work Any team operating beyond cellular coverage Requirements A compatible MeshCore-enabled companion radio device Bluetooth connection between your phone and the radio MeshCore-TEAM is not a replacement for emergency or satellite communication systems. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.1.5 — 2026-07-09 ## Localization - Full internationalization support — in-app text is now translatable, and the app follows your device language automatically. - German translation added. ## Contacts - Search contacts by name or public-key hash. - Filter and sort the contact list, and mark contacts as favorites to keep them at the top. - Delete contacts, with an optional auto-purge that removes stale contacts after a configurable number of days. - Device clock is synced to the companion radio on connect. ## Channels - Per-channel notification modes — set each channel to normal, muted, or favorite. - Notification mode and favorite status now persist across syncs. - Fixed the muted-channel badge and made channel list sorting stable, with unread marked immediately. ## Messaging - Long-press (or right-click on desktop) a message to copy its text or reply. - Replying seeds an `@[name]` mention; `@` autocomplete suggests names from the channel history. - New-message indicator — the chat holds its scroll position when messages arrive instead of jumping, and shows a badge for unread messages below the fold. - Message timestamps now show relative dates. ## Status Bar & Navigation - Status icons and the app menu are now available on every screen, including chat screens. - Filter and sort controls moved into top-bar dropdown menus for a cleaner layout. - New network-bar shortcuts: toggle location tracking, and disconnect/reconnect the companion radio, directly from the status bar. - Mouse back button now navigates back (desktop). ## iOS - Background operation overhauled — location sharing and telemetry now keep running while the app is backgrounded or the screen is locked (tested working). Every location consumer shares one background location session so iOS no longer suspends tracking shortly after backgrounding. - Improved BLE reliability, including CoreBluetooth state restoration. - The Bluetooth / local-network permission prompt no longer appears before the permission explainer screen. ## Performance & Stability - Large reduction in Android ANRs (app-not-responding) and notification spam during message sync. - Faster reconnects using incremental contact sync on advert updates. - Lower per-message rebuild cost and smoother chat scrolling; the database now opens on a background thread. ## Bug Fixes - Fixed the share-channel QR dialog rendering (forced black-on-white, resolved layout assertion, removed duplicate repeater label). ### 1.1.4 — 2026-05-28 Bug fixes - Fix for DM routing not correctly being updated when used on established mesh. - Fix for connecting cycle losing channels and never recovering. - Fix for chat windows not holding view on last message. - Fix for chat window occasionally flickering New Features: - Added compatibility with hashtag channels. - Added ability to import custom KMZ overlays, and share/import via config. ### 1.1.3 — 2026-04-30 No release notes. ## Related topics [meshcore](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/meshcore) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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