Meshtastic vs MadgeTech
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.
MadgeTech
This app enables mobile connectivity and control for specific data loggers. It allows users to program settings, start/stop logging, download data, view historical records, and generate reports, all via Bluetooth. Data can be easily shared through text or email.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Program device settings
- Start and stop logging
- Download logged data
- View historical data
- Generate reports
- Share data instantly
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Discover a world of seamless data logging connectivity with MadgeTech, tailored exclusively for the LynxPro Series of data loggers. Features: • Bluetooth Connectivity: Instantly connect your LynxPro data logger via Bluetooth for real-time access and control. • Program on the Go: Easily program your device settings, ensuring that you capture the data you need, when you need it. • Start & Stop: Begin and end logging sessions with a single tap. Convenience meets efficiency. • Download Devices: Quickly and effortlessly download logged data, making data retrieval a breeze. • Historical Data Viewing: Dive deep into your past data, ensuring that you always have a comprehensive overview of all your logging sessions. • Comprehensive Reporting: Generate detailed and informative reports, tailor-made to fit your needs. • Share Anytime, Anywhere: Whether you're presenting to a team, sharing findings with a colleague, or sending data for further analysis, our instant sharing via text or email ensures you're always connected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MadgeTech at 5.0 against Meshtastic's 4.1. MadgeTech also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). Meshtastic's advantage is ratings volume (846 vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
MadgeTech holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 846 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Meshtastic ships an update weekly, MadgeTech every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | MadgeTech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (846 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 846 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | MadgeTech |
Customer experience
Meshtastic
MadgeTech
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
MadgeTech
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
MadgeTech
No in-app purchases
