# Meshtastic vs GoSun Chillest

The clearest difference is rating: Meshtastic at 4.1 against GoSun Chillest's 2.4. Meshtastic also leads on ratings volume (837 vs 8) and device support (5 vs 2). GoSun Chillest's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.5). On price, review sentiment, 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.

Meshtastic holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 837 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Meshtastic's written reviews are positive against 43% of GoSun Chillest's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meshtastic | GoSun Chillest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (837 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531/reviews)** | [2.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gosun-chillest/id1590952743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **837** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **44.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 144 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meshtastic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586432533) | [GoSun Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590952745) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, iMessage stickers, 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


### GoSun Chillest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gosun-chillest/id1590952743)

Control and monitor your GoSun Chillest portable fridge remotely. Adjust temperatures, check battery levels, and manage settings directly from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Remote temperature control, Battery power monitoring, Adjustable settings, On/off functionality, App connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meshtastic free?

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

### Is GoSun Chillest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meshtastic or GoSun Chillest?

Meshtastic is rated higher. Meshtastic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 837 ratings, while GoSun Chillest averages 2.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Meshtastic or GoSun Chillest have ads?

Neither Meshtastic nor GoSun Chillest shows ads.

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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.*