Meshtastic vs Crowd Compass Companion App

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.

Stay connected with your crew — even off the grid. Crowd Compass pairs with your Crowd Compass device to give you real-time GPS friend tracking, mesh messaging, and offline maps, all without Wi-Fi or cell service. Built for festivals, backcountry trips, and anywhere the network ends. KEY FEATURES: Real-Time GPS Friend Tracking Each Crowd Compass has a built-in GPS. See every friend's live location on an interactive map — positions are relayed over the mesh radio with no cell towers required. Your phone's GPS automatically supplements the compass for even better accuracy. Off-Grid Messaging Send and receive text messages through the mesh radio network — no Wi-Fi or cellular needed. Get push notifications so you never miss a message. Offline Festival & Area Maps Download maps for any area so you never lose your bearings. Browse festival maps with stages, vendors, restrooms, and points of interest — all available offline. Drop Waypoints Long-press the map to drop a named pin. Waypoints sync to your Crowd Compass so your friends can see them too. LTE Performance Boost When you have cell or Wi-Fi, bridge the mesh to the cloud to extend your group's range beyond radio distance. Personalize Your Compass Set your color and display name. Load pre-written quick messages onto your Crowd Compass so you can send them without your phone. Radio Profiles Choose a radio profile to balance range vs. speed for your environment. Effortless Group Pairing Share and join groups instantly with QR codes — no need for everyone to be in the same place. Runs in the Background Keeps your Bluetooth connection alive and locations flowing even when the app isn't on screen. Automatic Firmware Updates Update your Crowd Compass firmware over Bluetooth to unlock new features and keep it performing at its best.