uAvionix Ping Installer vs Meshtastic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
uAvionix Ping Installer
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Owners of the uAvionix Ping line of devices can use this free application to install and configure their hardware. Supported device(s) include: pingNAV FYXNav ping2020 ping1090 ping200S Note: this application is not intended to directly configure pingBuddy or pingEFB, but does work in concert with pingBuddy to configure pingNAV and other products. See the uAvionix website for more details on supported configurations.
Meshtastic
This app enables off-grid, decentralized communication via a low-power mesh network. Send text messages in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service.
- Off-grid communication
- Decentralized mesh network
- Low-power LoRa radio support
- Text messaging
- No cellular/WiFi required
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Meshtastic® is an open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on low-power Lora radios letting you send text messages in areas without reliable cellular or WiFi service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meshtastic at every 10 days against uAvionix Ping Installer's every 6 weeks. Meshtastic also leads on device support (5 vs 3). uAvionix Ping Installer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
uAvionix Ping Installer ships an update every 6 weeks, Meshtastic every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | uAvionix Ping Installer | Meshtastic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (832 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 832 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | uAvionix Corporation | Meshtastic LLC |
Bugs and requests
uAvionix Ping Installer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Meshtastic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Canned messages configuration issues
- Location sharing and traceroute functions not working
- Settings screen bugs and crashes
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Offline maps support
- Ability to customize notifications
- More sorting and filtering options for nodes
- Apple Watch and Shortcuts integration
- Improved documentation and user guidance
In-app purchases
uAvionix Ping Installer
No in-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is uAvionix Ping Installer free?
Is Meshtastic free?
Do uAvionix Ping Installer or Meshtastic have ads?
Which is updated more often, uAvionix Ping Installer or Meshtastic?
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