# GGMorse vs Meshtastic

GGMorse and Meshtastic both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of GGMorse's written reviews are positive against 45% of Meshtastic's. GGMorse also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.5). Meshtastic's advantage is ratings volume (803 vs 70). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 GGMorse against 4.2 for Meshtastic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 803 ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of GGMorse's written reviews are positive against 45% of Meshtastic's.

GGMorse ships an update every 5 days, Meshtastic every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GGMorse | Meshtastic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ggmorse/id1573531678/reviews)** | [4.2 (803 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **803** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Georgi Gerganov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543607867) | [Meshtastic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586432533) |

## What reviewers say

### GGMorse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ggmorse/id1573531678)

Decode Morse code audio into text in real-time. This app automatically detects signal frequency and speed, displaying decoded text instantly. Simply allow microphone access and place your device near the audio source.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio decoding, Automatic frequency detection, Automatic speed detection, Displays decoded text, Supports 200-1900 Hz frequency, Supports 5-55 WPM speed, Lock Rx frequency and speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 GGMorse free?

GGMorse 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, GGMorse or Meshtastic?

GGMorse is rated higher. GGMorse averages 4.3 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Meshtastic averages 4.2 from 803 ratings.

### Do GGMorse or Meshtastic have ads?

Neither GGMorse nor Meshtastic shows ads.

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

GGMorse ships an update every 5 days, and Meshtastic every 10 days. Most recently, GGMorse was updated on August 14, 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.*