MESHnet+ vs Meshtastic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MESHnet+
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The TRENDnet Mesh app is designed to help you easily setup and conveniently manage your TRENDnet WiFi Mesh Router System from your mobile phone. Blanket your home or small office with fast and reliable, seamless WiFi coverage. Plus, simply add additional TRENDnet WiFi Mesh Routers to expand your WiFi coverage even further. Features: - Easily set up your TRENDnet WiFi Mesh Router System - Monitor Wi-Fi connection quality on each mesh router - Pause or set rules for WiFi usage - Real-time mesh network speed tests - Create guest networks Supported models: TEW-830MDR2K, TEW-830MDR
Meshtastic
This app enables off-grid, decentralized text messaging using low-power LoRa radios. It creates a mesh network for communication in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service. The open-source platform is designed for reliable, decentralized connectivity.
- Off-grid communication
- Decentralized mesh network
- LoRa radio integration
- Text messaging
- Open source platform
- Low-power operation
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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 weekly against MESHnet+'s every 2 months. Meshtastic also leads on device support (5 vs 2). MESHnet+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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.
MESHnet+ ships an update every 2 months, Meshtastic weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MESHnet+ | Meshtastic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (846 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 846 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TRENDnet Inc. | Meshtastic LLC |
Bugs and requests
MESHnet+
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
MESHnet+
No in-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
