Comparison

Bluetooth Mesh vs goTenna Pro

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Mesh

Features
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This app is a tool for bluetooth mesh, which is private and used in Jiecang Linear Motion Company's products, such as Sit-To-Stand desk and adjustable bed.

About

goTenna Pro

This app enables mission-critical, off-grid communications by pairing with specialized radio devices. It allows users to send text messages, share locations, and mark maps without relying on cellular or Wi-Fi networks. It also supports interoperability with other tactical systems.

Highlights
  • Off-grid text messaging
  • Real-time location sharing
  • Customizable map markings
  • Route and geofencing tools
  • Interoperability with ATAK
  • Offline map import
Features
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The goTenna Pro app is a tactical situational awareness application that pairs with goTenna Pro and goTenna Pro X2 mesh networking radio devices to enable mission-critical communications completely independent of traditional cell, Wi-Fi, or satellite connectivity. Users can download the goTenna Pro app to any iOS device, pair with a goTenna Pro or goTenna Pro X2 tactical radio, and then use the mobile device to communicate critical information like near real-time locations, share map markings, and send text messages while 100% off-grid. The app supports full interoperability with ATAK and the goTenna Android goTenna Pro app for seamless cross-platform mission coordination. goTenna Pro tactical radios have a 5W, tunable UHF/VHF output that can transmit critical data from your iOS device and also automatically act as relays that securely and anonymously “hop” messages across up to 6 devices to extend range. Key Features - Send & receive text-based messages - Automatic blue force tracking - Customizable map markers for emergencies, dangers, and objectives - Routes, perimeters, geofencing, and shape drawing tools - Individual & group messaging - Broadcasts to anyone within range on your network - Interoperability with iOS/Android goTenna Pro apps, ATAK plugin v2.2.50, and iTAK v2.10.1 - Ability to import offline maps (.sqlite files) to display custom maps on the field - Send/receive standard 2525B tactical markers

Screenshots

Bluetooth Mesh2 screens
goTenna Pro1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bluetooth Mesh at 9.0 against goTenna Pro's 15. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bluetooth Mesh versus goTenna Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth MeshgoTenna Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—26 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion Technology Co.,Ltd.goTenna Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Bluetooth Mesh

No in-app purchases

None

goTenna Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth Mesh free?
Bluetooth Mesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is goTenna Pro free?
goTenna Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluetooth Mesh or goTenna Pro have ads?
Neither Bluetooth Mesh nor goTenna Pro shows ads.

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