Comparison

MokoBeacon vs nRF Mesh

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

Head to head
About

MokoBeacon

Features
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Features: Scan and connect to Moko HX device (need password); Read information from Moko HX device including UUID, battery power, Rssi, Major, Minor, Tx Power and the distance between the device and your phone; Modify parameters, such as UUID, Major, Minor, Tx Power, Broadcast name, Password etc. For more information about the device and it’s possibilities, please visit https//:www.mokosmart.com

About

nRF Mesh

Easily deploy and manage Bluetooth Mesh networks. Control individual nodes, configure network settings, and update device firmware remotely. Supports a wide range of BLE devices compatible with Bluetooth Mesh.

Highlights
  • Node provisioning and identification
  • Remote provisioning capabilities
  • Network and application key configuration
  • Node control via various server models
  • Device firmware updates
  • Granular control over publication data and subscriptions
  • Explore node capabilities and security settings
Features
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nRF Mesh allows you to easily deploy nodes to any Bluetooth Mesh compatible Nodes, giving you flexibility to deploy many different Mesh network Setups. Features: • Identifying: Identify a node before provisioning it. • Provisioning: Deployment of a new Node is as simple as a press of a button. All Out-Of-Band (OOB) methods are supported. • Remote Provisioning: Allows provisioning Nodes that are too faw to reach them directly. • Configuration: Create Network and Application keys or use the randomly generated ones, subscribe to groups and setup your nodes for publishing. • Node Control: Control nodes with Generic OnOff Server, Generic Level Server, Generic OnPowerUp Server, Scene Server and many other models. • Device Firmware Update: Quickly send a new firmware to the Distributor and observe it slowly distributing it to all the nodes. Additionally, you may also run the following configuration commands on your network: • Fully control node publication data. All publication parameters are configurable. • Add/Remove one or more subscription addresses on a model. • Create own AppKeys, or generate them using the builtin crypto-safe generator. • Bind/unbind an Application Key to a specific model for full granular control of your networks' security. • Explore the nodes' capabilities to view all elements, models, provisioning time and date, Manufacturer and available vendor data. • Set the Default TTL on a per-node basis. • Manage global AppKey list on a node. • And much more... Hardware support: - This version of the app is capable of communicating with any BLE devices that speak Bluetooth Mesh! - We recommend nRF5 devices with our nRF SDK for Mesh or nRF Connect SDK.

Screenshots

MokoBeacon4 screens
nRF Mesh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: nRF Mesh at every 6 weeks against MokoBeacon's every 5 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

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

MokoBeacon ships an update every 5 months, nRF Mesh every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MokoBeacon versus nRF Mesh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMokoBeaconnRF Mesh
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoko Technology LtdNordic Semiconductor ASA

In-app purchases

None

MokoBeacon

No in-app purchases

None

nRF Mesh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MokoBeacon free?
MokoBeacon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is nRF Mesh free?
nRF Mesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MokoBeacon or nRF Mesh have ads?
Neither MokoBeacon nor nRF Mesh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MokoBeacon or nRF Mesh?
MokoBeacon ships an update every 5 months, and nRF Mesh every 6 weeks. Most recently, MokoBeacon was updated on November 4, 2026 and nRF Mesh on November 3, 2026.

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