eTRAP vs Mesh++
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eTRAP
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The USDA APHIS PPQ's Electronic Trap Recording & Accounting Program (eTRAP) Data Collector is a survey tool to allow for data collection only, it is not a full mobile version of eTRAP. This application allows for interfacing with the eTRAP database by both internal employees and external cooperators and contractors who have a valid USDA eAuthentication ID and password.
Mesh++
Manage and control Mesh++ networks and nodes remotely. Monitor network status, capacity, and user counts. Easily create new networks and configure new nodes via Bluetooth.
- Remote network control
- Node management
- Network status monitoring
- Create new networks
- Bluetooth node setup
- Configure network settings
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Use this app to control Mesh++ networks and nodes from anywhere in the world, operate them via Bluetooth, and more. The status page for an individual network will show the online/offline status, current capacity, number of users, and more. On a network's "nodes" tab, you can move nodes between networks and view their status. To create a network: 1. Go to the "Create" tab and click "Network" 2. Fill in the location, SSIDs, channel, etc. and click "Create" 3. Your new network will now be accessible on the "Dashboard" home page! Getting started with a new node: 1. Go to the "BLE Search" tab with the bottom of the device near. 2. Click on node to connect to it. 3. Turn the node on via the slider in the top right. The bottom LEDs should begin to flash. 4. A button to "set up node" will allow you to add it to a network and configure it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: eTRAP at every 5 weeks against Mesh++'s every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eTRAP ships an update every 5 weeks, Mesh++ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eTRAP | Mesh++ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | USDA MRPBS IT | MeshPlusPlus, Inc. |
In-app purchases
eTRAP
No in-app purchases
Mesh++
No in-app purchases
