# Tap N Set vs Meshtastic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tap N Set at 100% against Meshtastic's 44%. Tap N Set also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). Meshtastic's advantage is ratings volume (835 vs 4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Tap N Set holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 835 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tap N Set's written reviews are positive against 44% of Meshtastic's.

Tap N Set ships an update every 2 months, Meshtastic every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap N Set | Meshtastic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-n-set/id1488989791/reviews)** | [4.1 (835 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **835** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Walter Flores](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446499226) | [Meshtastic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586432533) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap N Set

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-n-set/id1488989791)

This utility app allows you to program a compatible chess clock using your smartphone. Simply input your desired time settings and tap your phone against the clock's NFC indicators to transfer the data. The app provides visual and haptic feedback to confirm successful programming.

**Highlights:** Program chess clock time settings, NFC data transfer, Visual confirmation of programming, Haptic feedback for success, Supports iOS devices

**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 Tap N Set free?

Tap N Set 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, Tap N Set or Meshtastic?

Tap N Set is rated higher. Tap N Set averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Meshtastic averages 4.1 from 835 ratings.

### Do Tap N Set or Meshtastic have ads?

Neither Tap N Set nor Meshtastic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap N Set or Meshtastic?

Tap N Set ships an update every 2 months, and Meshtastic every 9 days. Most recently, Tap N Set was updated on October 16, 2026 and Meshtastic on October 27, 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.*