Lock Connection Admin vs Meshtastic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lock Connection Admin
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The App is a Management App Designed to be used with our Bluetooth KR-S80LC-BT and KR-S80LC-FLBT-64R locks. You can open these locks with your Phone, iPad and almost any Bluetooth enabled device. After downloading the app, pair your device with the lock and you can start using it to operate the lock. Some features: Opens using Bluetooth in less than 1 second. Each lock has its own Serial number and 4 digit PIN. Low battery voltage indicator. Locked and unlocked readouts. can view unlock records. you can add and delete other users. you can have multiple locks. turn on /off alarm buzzer sounds and open/close sounds. Simple interface.
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 update cadence: Meshtastic at every 10 days against Lock Connection Admin's every 7 months. Meshtastic also leads on device support (5 vs 2). Lock Connection Admin's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 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.
Lock Connection Admin ships an update every 7 months, Meshtastic every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lock Connection Admin | Meshtastic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (833 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 833 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jeff Walker | Meshtastic LLC |
Bugs and requests
Lock Connection Admin
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
Lock Connection Admin
No in-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lock Connection Admin free?
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Do Lock Connection Admin or Meshtastic have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lock Connection Admin or Meshtastic?
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