Comparison

Mesh++ vs BTECH GMRS Programmer

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

Head to head
About

Mesh++

Manage and control Mesh++ networks and nodes remotely. Monitor network status, capacity, and user counts. Easily create new networks and configure new nodes via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Remote network control
  • Node management
  • Network status monitoring
  • Create new networks
  • Bluetooth node setup
  • Configure network settings
Features
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Use this app to control Mesh++ networks and nodes from anywhere in the world, operate them via Bluetooth, and more. The status page for an individual network will show the online/offline status, current capacity, number of users, and more. On a network's "nodes" tab, you can move nodes between networks and view their status. To create a network: 1. Go to the "Create" tab and click "Network" 2. Fill in the location, SSIDs, channel, etc. and click "Create" 3. Your new network will now be accessible on the "Dashboard" home page! Getting started with a new node: 1. Go to the "BLE Search" tab with the bottom of the device near. 2. Click on node to connect to it. 3. Turn the node on via the slider in the top right. The bottom LEDs should begin to flash. 4. A button to "set up node" will allow you to add it to a network and configure it.

About

BTECH GMRS Programmer

This app provides wireless control and programming for a specific GMRS radio. Manage channels, create custom groups, and update firmware. It also offers offline maps and text messaging capabilities for enhanced communication.

Highlights
  • Wireless radio programming
  • Channel and group management
  • Custom group lists
  • Firmware update notifications
  • Offline map downloads
  • Text messaging
  • Location sharing
Features
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Transform your BTECH GMRS-PRO radio experience with the GMRS Programmer App – a robust tool designed for intuitive, wireless control and programming. This app turns your smartphone into a command center for your radio, allowing you to effortlessly manage channels and groups, craft custom group lists for efficient communication, and fine-tune your radio's settings with just a few taps. Stay informed and up-to-date with automatic notifications for essential GMRS-PRO firmware updates, and ensure your radio is always operating with the latest features and enhancements. Additionally, the app offers offline map downloads for navigation when you're beyond the reach of cellular networks. Enhance your communication capabilities by sending text messages to fellow GMRS-PRO users. For added safety and community support, the app enables you to share your location with other users in your vicinity, or request theirs, particularly useful during emergencies. The GMRS Programmer App is more than an accessory; it's an indispensable partner for your GMRS-PRO radio, empowering you with connectivity and control wherever your adventures may lead.

Screenshots

Mesh++4 screens
BTECH GMRS Programmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BTECH GMRS Programmer at 28% against Mesh++'s 0%. BTECH GMRS Programmer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Mesh++ ships an update every 3 months, BTECH GMRS Programmer monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mesh++ versus BTECH GMRS Programmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMesh++BTECH GMRS Programmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews28.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeshPlusPlus, Inc.B-Tech Distribution, Inc

Customer experience

Mesh++

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BTECH GMRS Programmer

Written reviews46 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral21.7%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Mesh++

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BTECH GMRS Programmer

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App crashes immediately after starting
  • App crashes when trying to connect to Bluetooth
  • App opens and shuts on its own
  • App crashes within five seconds of launching
  • App crashes as soon as you pair a radio
Show 19 more
  • Login functionality doesn't work
  • Checking for new firmware doesn't work
  • App drains battery overnight
  • Location info for other users missing on iOS
  • App won't open after new update
  • Version 1.2.6 constantly crashing at startup
  • New update is crashing iPhone
  • App is not accessible with VoiceOver screenreader
  • Unable to pair radio to iPhone
  • App does not work like advertised
  • Will not let me pair my radio to my iPhone
  • Doesn't work on Macbook Air
  • Unsupported for iPhone iPad
  • Pairing unsuccessful
  • App is full of glitches
  • Connected to radio but doesn't program it
  • App closes when try to sync channels
  • App closes when clicking on various settings
  • Very glitchy and difficult to sync channels / groups

Requested features

16 requests
  • Monitor and talk via app (like Android)
  • TX and RX via the app
  • Pass through audio
  • Show other users' positions on map (iOS)
  • Activate tone scanning from app
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  • Add onX maps for iOS
  • Program TX within the app
  • Ability to change groups in the app
  • Export, import, and share channel groups
  • Edit channel groups offline
  • Import channels from CSV files
  • Add support for GMRS-V2 via dongle
  • Listen and talk through phone remotely
  • Add phone number for support
  • Add VOX setting
  • Add ability to program VHF transmissions

In-app purchases

None

Mesh++

No in-app purchases

None

BTECH GMRS Programmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mesh++ free?
Mesh++ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BTECH GMRS Programmer free?
BTECH GMRS Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mesh++ or BTECH GMRS Programmer have ads?
Neither Mesh++ nor BTECH GMRS Programmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mesh++ or BTECH GMRS Programmer?
Mesh++ ships an update every 3 months, and BTECH GMRS Programmer monthly. Most recently, Mesh++ was updated on July 5, 2026 and BTECH GMRS Programmer on September 22, 2026.

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