Mesh++ vs NetLogger Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote network control
- Node management
- Network status monitoring
- Create new networks
- Bluetooth node setup
- Configure network settings
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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.
NetLogger Companion
This application provides amateur radio operators with real-time situational awareness by displaying active nets and check-ins. It's a user-friendly tool for mobile and portable users needing quick access to operational information without a laptop.
- View currently operating nets
- Check real-time check-ins
- Mobile and portable friendly
- Simple and easy to use
- Situational awareness for HAMs
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NetLogger Companion is designed and developed by a HAM for HAMs. It provides situational awareness for active nets while on-the-go by allowing you to view currently operating groups and check-ins. Simple and easy to use, it's the perfect companion for mobile and portable users who don't want to break out a laptop on the road or just need a quick way view to see who's online.
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Verdict
Mesh++ and NetLogger Companion both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of NetLogger Companion's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mesh++'s. NetLogger Companion also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
Mesh++ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 34 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Mesh++'s written reviews are positive against 44% of NetLogger Companion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Mesh++ ships an update every 3 months, NetLogger Companion fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mesh++ | NetLogger Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (13 ratings) — better | 4.0 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MeshPlusPlus, Inc. | Andrew Pearson |
Customer experience
Mesh++
NetLogger Companion
In-app purchases
Mesh++
No in-app purchases
NetLogger Companion
No in-app purchases
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