ESLEasy_Mobile vs Meshtastic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESLEasy_Mobile
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ESL-Easy Mobile is the mobile recording software for ESL-Easy for linking electronic labels (electronic shelf label, ESL) with products or their data. The app requires the ESL-Easy system (http://www.esl-easy.de) to operate. After installation, the ESL-Easy server data for communication must be entered or read in via QR code (the configuration for ESL-Easy can be taken over from another device via a QR code if you as an employee do not know the parameters) . The app enables barcodes to be captured via the device's camera. Additionally (and recommended) it is possible to use professional scanners that you connect to your device via Bluetooth (HID mode or keyboard emulation) and use them to capture the barcodes. There are no special requirements to consider here (the keyboard entries generated by the barcode scanner are evaluated completely transparently in the background). For questions, please contact us.
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 ESLEasy_Mobile's every 2 months. ESLEasy_Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
ESLEasy_Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Meshtastic every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESLEasy_Mobile | Meshtastic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (824 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 824 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | EWS GmbH & Co KG | Meshtastic LLC |
Bugs and requests
ESLEasy_Mobile
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
ESLEasy_Mobile
No in-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
