# Meshtastic vs Scan Note App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan Note App at 100% against Meshtastic's 44%. Scan Note App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). Meshtastic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (824 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Note App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Meshtastic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scan Note App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 824 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Meshtastic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan Note App's.

Meshtastic ships an update every 10 days, Scan Note App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meshtastic | Scan Note App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (824 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-note-app-qr-code-labels/id6623997727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **824** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meshtastic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586432533) | [Lilikoi Ventures, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762079214) |

## What reviewers say

### Meshtastic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531)

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:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-made app
- 🚀 Polished and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Powerful features for off-grid communication
- 👍 Great community and responsive developers
- 👍 Continuously improving with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable messaging and node connections
- 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Lacking feature parity with Android version

**Reported bugs**

- Canned messages configuration issues
- Location sharing and traceroute functions not working
- Settings screen bugs and crashes
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

**Requested features**

- Offline maps support
- Ability to customize notifications
- More sorting and filtering options for nodes
- Apple Watch and Shortcuts integration
- Improved documentation and user guidance


### Scan Note App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-note-app-qr-code-labels/id6623997727)

This utility app allows you to attach QR codes to your belongings. If an item is found, the scanner is directed to your custom contact page, enabling quick and easy recovery with location notifications.

**Highlights:** Attach QR codes to items, Create custom contact pages, Receive location notifications, Easy item recovery, Personalized messages for finders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meshtastic free?

Meshtastic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scan Note App free?

Scan Note App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Meshtastic or Scan Note App?

Scan Note App is rated higher. Meshtastic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 824 ratings, while Scan Note App averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Meshtastic or Scan Note App have ads?

Neither Meshtastic nor Scan Note App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meshtastic or Scan Note App?

Meshtastic ships an update every 10 days, and Scan Note App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Meshtastic was updated on October 11, 2026 and Scan Note App on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*