Meshtastic vs Gettup Alarm Clock
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.
Gettup Alarm Clock
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A simple alarm clock app to manage multiple different alarms and provide an overnight, dimmable clock.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Meshtastic at Free against Gettup Alarm Clock's $0.99. Meshtastic also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Gettup Alarm Clock's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On 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
Meshtastic is free to download; Gettup Alarm Clock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Meshtastic ships an update every 10 days, Gettup Alarm Clock daily. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | Gettup Alarm Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (803 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 803 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | Brian Donaldson |
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
Gettup Alarm Clock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
Gettup Alarm Clock
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Meshtastic free?
Is Gettup Alarm Clock free?
Do Meshtastic or Gettup Alarm Clock have ads?
Which is updated more often, Meshtastic or Gettup Alarm Clock?
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