Mesh++ vs Cards Against Backlogs
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.
Cards Against Backlogs
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Cards Against Backlogs is a real-time planning poker app built for agile squads who want fast, focused estimation sessions — no sign-up required. Create a room in seconds, share the code with your team, and start voting. Choose between Fibonacci or T-Shirt sizing decks. See who voted, reveal the results, and move on to the next story. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap "New Room" and enter your name 2. Share the Room ID with your team 3. Everyone picks a card to vote 4. The room owner reveals all cards at once 5. Discuss, reset, and repeat FEATURES - Real-time voting and presence — see who's in the room and who already voted - Fibonacci and T-Shirt sizing decks - No account needed — just a name and a room code - Works alongside the web app at cab.linhares.sc - Dark mode support - Lightweight and distraction-free Built for developers, by developers. Stop overthinking estimates and start shipping.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cards Against Backlogs at every 5 weeks against Mesh++'s every 3 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mesh++ ships an update every 3 months, Cards Against Backlogs every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mesh++ | Cards Against Backlogs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MeshPlusPlus, Inc. | ThreadCode |
In-app purchases
Mesh++
No in-app purchases
Cards Against Backlogs
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mesh++ free?
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Do Mesh++ or Cards Against Backlogs have ads?
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