# Bzigo vs Meshtastic

The clearest difference is rating: Meshtastic at 4.1 against Bzigo's 1.0. Meshtastic also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 13%) and ratings volume (824 vs 4). Bzigo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Meshtastic holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 824 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Bzigo's written reviews are positive against 44% of Meshtastic's.

Bzigo ships an update every 3 weeks, Meshtastic every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bzigo | Meshtastic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bzigo/id1484476616/reviews) | **[4.1 (824 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **824** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **44.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 48 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bzigo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484476615) | [Meshtastic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586432533) |

## What reviewers say

### Bzigo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bzigo/id1484476616)

Connect to a smart device to detect and eliminate mosquitoes in your home. Receive notifications, manage device settings, and share access with others. Requires a specific hardware device for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Connect to Bzigo Iris device, Receive mosquito detection notifications, Configure device settings, Share device access, Check device status, Receive firmware updates

**In-app purchases:** none


### Meshtastic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531)

This app enables off-grid, decentralized communication via a low-power mesh network. Send text messages in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service.

**Highlights:** Off-grid communication, Decentralized mesh network, Low-power LoRa radio support, Text messaging, No cellular/WiFi required

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-made app
- 🚀 Polished and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Powerful features for off-grid communication
- 👍 Great community and responsive developers
- 👍 Continuously improving with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable messaging and node connections
- 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Lacking feature parity with Android version

**Reported bugs**

- Canned messages configuration issues
- Location sharing and traceroute functions not working
- Settings screen bugs and crashes
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

**Requested features**

- Offline maps support
- Ability to customize notifications
- More sorting and filtering options for nodes
- Apple Watch and Shortcuts integration
- Improved documentation and user guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bzigo free?

Bzigo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Meshtastic free?

Meshtastic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bzigo or Meshtastic?

Meshtastic is rated higher. Bzigo averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Meshtastic averages 4.1 from 824 ratings.

### Do Bzigo or Meshtastic have ads?

Neither Bzigo nor Meshtastic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bzigo or Meshtastic?

Bzigo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Meshtastic every 10 days. Most recently, Bzigo was updated on September 29, 2026 and Meshtastic on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*