Comparison

SmartMesh vs Mindme Locate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartMesh

This app allows users to control smart lighting devices via Bluetooth. It supports dimming, RGB color changes, and on/off functions for individual lights or groups. Setup involves activating Bluetooth and scanning QR codes to add devices.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth 4.0 device control
  • Add and manage devices
  • Create and control lighting groups
  • Dimming functionality
  • RGB color changing
  • On/off control
Features
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SmartMesh: App for controlling smart products (based on Bluetooth 4.0 protocol). Instruction: 1.Active Bluetooth, open App "SmartMesh". 2.Add devices: Click the Add button "+" on device list interface, scan QR code and adding device automatically. ( If not properly adding, pleaseturn on the lights again). 3.Add groups: Click the Add button "+" on the group interface, select the lights and save as group. 4.Control: Select the device or group and enter into control interface. Functions: lighting control ( Dimming, RGB changing, turn on/off). Application models: iPhone4S, iPhone5/5C/5S, iPhone6/6plus/6s and above versions. iOS system version requirement: iOS7.0 and above verions.

About

Mindme Locate

Features
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Mindme provides pendant and wrist-worn devices designed to support people to lead independent lives. Our devices are suitable for people with dementia or learning difficulties who may wander. The Mindme Locate app enables carers to easily check the device’s most recently reported location. In addition to showing the position on a map, the app also displays: The date and time the location was reported How long the device has been at that location The nearest address The longitude and latitude coordinates The device’s battery level For security purposes, the app automatically logs you out when you exit. The device’s username is saved, so you only need to re-enter your PIN to log back in. Please note that an active Mindme device and subscription are required to use the app.

Screenshots

SmartMesh4 screens
Mindme Locate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartMesh at monthly against Mindme Locate's every 3 months. SmartMesh also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartMesh ships an update monthly, Mindme Locate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SmartMesh versus Mindme Locate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartMeshMindme Locate
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer健成 李Minder Limited

In-app purchases

None

SmartMesh

No in-app purchases

None

Mindme Locate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartMesh free?
SmartMesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mindme Locate free?
Mindme Locate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartMesh or Mindme Locate have ads?
Neither SmartMesh nor Mindme Locate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartMesh or Mindme Locate?
SmartMesh ships an update monthly, and Mindme Locate every 3 months. Most recently, SmartMesh was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mindme Locate on October 24, 2026.

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