Meshtastic vs Argendon
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.
Argendon
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meshtastic at weekly against Argendon's every 3 months. Meshtastic also leads on device support (5 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Meshtastic ships an update weekly, Argendon every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | Argendon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (843 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 843 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | Alorair 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
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
Argendon
No in-app purchases
