Meshtastic vs BeatSynQ
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.
BeatSynQ
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Achieve perfect synchronization for your band with BeatSynQ! BeatSynQ is a revolutionary app that synchronizes metronomes across multiple phones, ensuring your band stays in perfect sync during concerts and practice sessions. With our desktop app, you can also synchronize HD playback, providing a seamless musical experience. Key Features: - Metronome Synchronization: Keep all band members in sync by synchronizing metronomes across all phones. - HD Playback Sync: Use the desktop app to synchronize high-definition audio playback with your band. - Real-Time Communication: Send messages from the desktop app to mobile devices, enabling instant communication during performances, including pre-set messages for efficient coordination. - Elevate your band's performance and stay perfectly in sync with BeatSynQ, whether you're in practice or on stage!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BeatSynQ at every 4 days against Meshtastic's every 10 days. BeatSynQ also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 10 days, BeatSynQ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | BeatSynQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (824 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 824 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | Marton Szabolcs |
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
BeatSynQ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
BeatSynQ
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Meshtastic free?
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Do Meshtastic or BeatSynQ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Meshtastic or BeatSynQ?
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