Bluetooth Mesh vs Meshtastic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bluetooth Mesh
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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.
Meshtastic
This app enables off-grid, decentralized communication via a low-power mesh network. Send text messages in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service.
- Off-grid communication
- Decentralized mesh network
- Low-power LoRa radio support
- Text messaging
- No cellular/WiFi required
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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 device support: Meshtastic at 4 against Bluetooth Mesh's 2. Bluetooth Mesh's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.5). On price, 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.
| Parameter | Bluetooth Mesh | Meshtastic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (803 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 803 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Zhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion Technology Co.,Ltd. | Meshtastic LLC |
Bugs and requests
Bluetooth Mesh
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
Bluetooth Mesh
No in-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bluetooth Mesh free?
Is Meshtastic free?
Do Bluetooth Mesh or Meshtastic have ads?
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