# Novo XT2 vs Meshtastic

The clearest difference is rating: Meshtastic at 4.1 against Novo XT2's 2.6. Meshtastic also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (843 vs 10). Novo XT2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Meshtastic holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 843 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Novo XT2's written reviews are positive against 44% of Meshtastic's.

Novo XT2 ships an update every 3 months, Meshtastic weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Novo XT2 | Meshtastic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novo-xt2/id1367786454/reviews) | **[4.1 (843 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **843** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **44.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Human Touch](https://appshunter.io/developer/364051556) | [Meshtastic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586432533) |

## What reviewers say

### Novo XT2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novo-xt2/id1367786454)

Control your Human Touch Novo XT2 massage chair with this intuitive app. Customize therapeutic programs, adjust massage intensity, and select soothing nature sounds for a personalized relaxation experience. Effortlessly manage chair recline and find your ideal ZeroG position.

**Highlights:** Customizable auto-wellness programs, Adjustable massage intensity and speed, Therapeutic relaxation and recovery modes, Sound Soothe nature soundscapes, Chair recline and incline control, ZeroG position and shoulder height adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Meshtastic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531)

This app enables off-grid, decentralized communication via a low-power mesh network. Send text messages in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service.

**Highlights:** Off-grid communication, Decentralized mesh network, Low-power LoRa radio support, Text messaging, No cellular/WiFi required

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-made app
- 🚀 Polished and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Powerful features for off-grid communication
- 👍 Great community and responsive developers
- 👍 Continuously improving with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable messaging and node connections
- 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Lacking feature parity with Android version

**Reported bugs**

- Canned messages configuration issues
- Location sharing and traceroute functions not working
- Settings screen bugs and crashes
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

**Requested features**

- Offline maps support
- Ability to customize notifications
- More sorting and filtering options for nodes
- Apple Watch and Shortcuts integration
- Improved documentation and user guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Novo XT2 free?

Novo XT2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Meshtastic free?

Meshtastic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Novo XT2 or Meshtastic?

Meshtastic is rated higher. Novo XT2 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Meshtastic averages 4.1 from 843 ratings.

### Do Novo XT2 or Meshtastic have ads?

Neither Novo XT2 nor Meshtastic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Novo XT2 or Meshtastic?

Novo XT2 ships an update every 3 months, and Meshtastic weekly. Most recently, Novo XT2 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Meshtastic on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*