# On vs MeshScope

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MeshScope at 100% against On's 50%. MeshScope also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). 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.

MeshScope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: On has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of On's written reviews are positive against 100% of MeshScope's.

On ships an update monthly, MeshScope fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | On | MeshScope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-air-net-scraper/id1536271710/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshscope/id6749806329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Robson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536271712) | [Lemuridae Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831536225) |

## What reviewers say

### On

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-air-net-scraper/id1536271710)

This tool assists amateur radio operators with managing on-air nets and check-ins. It offers real-time messaging, email integration, and detailed operator information retrieval. The app supports multiple simultaneous sessions and configurable displays for efficient communication and tracking.

**Highlights:** Real-time net check-in tracking, Instant messaging (AIM) sessions, Integrated email client, Configurable information displays, QRZ/QRZCQ call sign lookup, WebSDR audio streaming, QRZ Logbook integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### MeshScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshscope/id6749806329)

Discover active Meshtastic nodes globally with this mobile mapping tool. View node locations, zoom in on nearby devices, and interact with an AI chatbot for detailed information. It connects to the global Meshtastic network via the internet.

**Highlights:** Global Meshtastic node discovery, Interactive world map, Nearby node identification, Detailed node information, AI MeshBot for node details, Filter nodes by time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is On free?

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

### Is MeshScope free?

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

### Which has better reviews, On or MeshScope?

MeshScope is rated higher. On averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MeshScope averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do On or MeshScope have ads?

Neither On nor MeshScope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, On or MeshScope?

On ships an update monthly, and MeshScope fortnightly. Most recently, On was updated on September 11, 2026 and MeshScope on September 14, 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.*