UM_Meter vs Meshtastic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UM_Meter
This utility app connects to a USB tester via Bluetooth to display data and system operations. It also offers data storage and sharing capabilities.
- Bluetooth connectivity to USB tester
- Real-time data display
- System operation monitoring
- Data storage
- Data sharing
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Data display and system operation of the USB tester via Bluetooth, and data storage and sharing functions.
Meshtastic
This app enables off-grid, decentralized text messaging using low-power LoRa radios. It creates a mesh network for communication in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service. The open-source platform is designed for reliable, decentralized connectivity.
- Off-grid communication
- Decentralized mesh network
- LoRa radio integration
- Text messaging
- Open source platform
- Low-power operation
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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 rating: Meshtastic at 4.1 against UM_Meter's 2.4. Meshtastic also leads on ratings volume (843 vs 17) and review sentiment (44% vs 23%). UM_Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, 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.
Meshtastic holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 843 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of UM_Meter's written reviews are positive against 44% of Meshtastic's.
UM_Meter ships an update every 4 days, Meshtastic weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UM_Meter | Meshtastic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (17 ratings) | 4.1 (843 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | 44.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 843 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 亮亮 刘 | Meshtastic LLC |
Customer experience
UM_Meter
Meshtastic
Bugs and requests
UM_Meter
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
UM_Meter
No in-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
