Comparison

Meshtastic vs Libra Services

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

Libra Services

Features
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Secure Authentication: Login with username and password for personalized access. Dashboard Overview: View today's consolidated reports, transactions, and key metrics at a glance. Patrol Management: Receive real-time notifications when patrols are completed and access detailed patrol reports. Incident Reporting: Get instant alerts about incidents and review full incident reports to stay informed. Attendance Tracking: Monitor attendance records for assigned guards and projects with easy-to-read summaries. Project Management: Receive notifications on project updates and generate project-based reports for better decision-making.

Screenshots

Meshtastic4 screens
Libra Services3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Meshtastic at 5 against Libra Services's 2. On price, update cadence, 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 9 days, Libra Services every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Meshtastic versus Libra Services: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshtasticLibra Services
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (837 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings837 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB38 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMeshtastic LLCFoxfennecs Technologies LLP

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

Libra Services

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Meshtastic

No in-app purchases

None

Libra Services

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meshtastic free?
Meshtastic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Libra Services free?
Libra Services is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meshtastic or Libra Services have ads?
Neither Meshtastic nor Libra Services shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meshtastic or Libra Services?
Meshtastic ships an update every 9 days, and Libra Services every 11 days. Most recently, Meshtastic was updated on October 30, 2026 and Libra Services on October 27, 2026.

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