Meshtastic vs AdvantageScope XR
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 communication via a low-power mesh network. Send text messages in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service.
- Off-grid communication
- Decentralized mesh network
- Low-power LoRa radio support
- Text messaging
- No cellular/WiFi required
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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.
AdvantageScope XR
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AdvantageScope XR is a companion app to AdvantageScope, the data visualization tool for FIRST Robotics Competition & FIRST Tech Challenge created by FRC Team 6328. AdvantageScope XR brings the 3D field view to life in augmented reality, enabling you to visualize data in all new ways. See a simulated auto in life size, review match strategy with a tabletop field model, overlay diagnostic information on a real robot, and so much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meshtastic at every 9 days against AdvantageScope XR's every 2 months. Meshtastic also leads on device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 every 9 days, AdvantageScope XR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | AdvantageScope XR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (835 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 835 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | Littleton Robotics |
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
AdvantageScope XR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
AdvantageScope XR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Meshtastic free?
Is AdvantageScope XR free?
Do Meshtastic or AdvantageScope XR have ads?
Which is updated more often, Meshtastic or AdvantageScope XR?
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