# BLUETTI vs Meshtastic

BLUETTI and Meshtastic both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of BLUETTI's written reviews are positive against 45% of Meshtastic's. BLUETTI also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for BLUETTI against 4.2 for Meshtastic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 803 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of BLUETTI's written reviews are positive against 45% of Meshtastic's.

BLUETTI ships an update every 3 weeks, Meshtastic every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLUETTI | Meshtastic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetti/id1550568336/reviews)** | [4.2 (803 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 803 |
| Positive reviews | **66.4% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 272 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Poweroak Newener Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281393663) | [Meshtastic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586432533) |

## What reviewers say

### BLUETTI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetti/id1550568336)

Manage your portable power station remotely. Monitor real-time energy usage, adjust settings for optimal performance, and receive instant alerts. Schedule charging and keep your device updated with the latest firmware.

**Highlights:** Real-time power monitoring, Remote setting adjustments, Instant status alerts, Scheduled charging, Firmware updates, User forum

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔋 Reliable power backup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Forced account login
- 🤔 Cluttered interface
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth pairing problems
- Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
- Incorrect data reporting
- Forced app updates

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Estimated time remaining
- Customizable notifications
- Improved data analytics


### 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, 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 BLUETTI free?

BLUETTI 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, BLUETTI or Meshtastic?

BLUETTI is rated higher. BLUETTI averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Meshtastic averages 4.2 from 803 ratings.

### Do BLUETTI or Meshtastic have ads?

Neither BLUETTI nor Meshtastic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BLUETTI or Meshtastic?

BLUETTI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Meshtastic every 10 days. Most recently, BLUETTI was updated on September 24, 2026 and Meshtastic on September 24, 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.*