Meshtastic vs Los Alamos Now
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 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.
Los Alamos Now
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Become a civic resident and engage with your county like never before by downloading the official app. With features like About Los Alamos, Customer Care Center, Services, County Council, Report an Issue, Calendar and News you'll find it easier than ever to stay connected with Los Alamos County, NM with just a few taps on your mobile device. About Los Alamos, Customer Care Center, Services, and County Council sections allow you to have all the important contact and destination information in your county with the click of a button. Learn about your county's history, demographics and elected officials. Find parks, facilities and points-of-interest along with information, phone numbers, maps and directions. Stay informed and up-to-date on the latest happenings and upcoming events through the Calendar and News. Report issues within your county like asphalt maintenance and utility billing questions straight from the app. Track reports and receive updates directly from the county staff. Download your county's app and start engaging with your county on a more meaningful level. Become a civic resident today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meshtastic at every 9 days against Los Alamos Now's every 6 weeks. Meshtastic also leads on device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 every 9 days, Los Alamos Now every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | Los Alamos Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (837 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 837 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | Inc. County of Los Alamos |
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
Los Alamos Now
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
Los Alamos Now
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Meshtastic free?
Is Los Alamos Now free?
Do Meshtastic or Los Alamos Now have ads?
Which is updated more often, Meshtastic or Los Alamos Now?
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