Meshtastic vs Tentsile Triangulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meshtastic
This app enables off-grid, decentralized text messaging using low-power LoRa radios. It creates a mesh network for communication in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service. The open-source platform is designed for reliable, decentralized connectivity.
- Off-grid communication
- Decentralized mesh network
- LoRa radio integration
- Text messaging
- Open source platform
- Low-power operation
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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.
Tentsile Triangulator
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Use meters or feet to measure the distances between trees then drag and drop the virtual knots to find the ideal placement of your Tentsile tent or hammock. Contains all third generation Tentsile hammocks and hanging tents. Provides leveling tool and makes it easy to rotate your setup. Indicates when a tree is too close, requires special care, or might require an extension strap. Included FAQ page for further details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meshtastic at weekly against Tentsile Triangulator's monthly. Meshtastic also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Tentsile Triangulator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Meshtastic ships an update weekly, Tentsile Triangulator monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | Tentsile Triangulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (846 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 846 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | Karl Arthur |
Bugs and 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
Tentsile Triangulator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
Tentsile Triangulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Meshtastic free?
Is Tentsile Triangulator free?
Do Meshtastic or Tentsile Triangulator have ads?
Which is updated more often, Meshtastic or Tentsile Triangulator?
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