Comparison

Meshtastic vs Argendon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Meshtastic

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
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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.

About

Argendon

Features
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The Argendon-R application combines leading WiFi technology with an intuitive user interface design, providing users with an unparalleled operational experience and comprehensive functionality support. Professionals can effortlessly monitor multiple projects, whether it's residential, commercial, or construction sites, and obtain real-time monitoring of crucial information such as temperature and humidity levels, dehumidification capacity, and more. The outstanding performance of this application enables professionals to efficiently handle various water damage situations, ensuring the protection of homes and buildings from moisture-related hazards.

Screenshots

Meshtastic4 screens
Argendon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Meshtastic at every 10 days against Argendon's every 3 months. Meshtastic also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Argendon's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meshtastic ships an update every 10 days, Argendon every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Meshtastic versus Argendon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshtasticArgendon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (824 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings824 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMeshtastic LLCAlorair Solutions INC.

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

Argendon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Meshtastic

No in-app purchases

None

Argendon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meshtastic free?
Meshtastic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Argendon free?
Argendon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meshtastic or Argendon have ads?
Neither Meshtastic nor Argendon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meshtastic or Argendon?
Meshtastic ships an update every 10 days, and Argendon every 3 months. Most recently, Meshtastic was updated on October 16, 2026 and Argendon on October 10, 2026.

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