Meshtastic vs Fabisense
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.
Fabisense
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Fabisense serves as a smart environment guardian for outdoor enthusiasts. It monitors temperature, humidity, CO₂ levels, and UV intensity in real time, supporting simultaneous Bluetooth connections with up to 4 devices. Data is automatically logged and visualized through interactive dashboards, with exportable Excel reports. Empower your camping, hiking, and adventures with science-backed safety insights. Multi-Scenario Environmental Monitoring Sensors transmit real-time data via Bluetooth, capturing temperature variations, humidity tracking, CO₂ concentration monitoring, and UV radiation intensity across four core scenarios. Smart Device Management • Supports connecting up to 4 monitoring devices for flexible deployment in tents, backpacks, or fixed observation points • Automatic device type recognition Data Visualization System • Dynamic Dashboard: Modular interface clearly displays real-time data fluctuations • Historical Timeline: Track environmental changes chronologically with critical event markers • Comparative Analysis: Overlay multi-device data to identify regional environmental variations Intelligent Alerts & Collaboration • Customizable safety thresholds activate multi-level vibration/audio alerts • Data export capability with cross-platform file sharing Outdoor-Optimized Features • Offline mode maintains continuous data logging, auto-syncing to cloud upon Bluetooth reconnection • Sunlight-optimized interface enhances screen readability in outdoor settings
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Meshtastic at 5 against Fabisense's 2. Fabisense's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). 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
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, Fabisense fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | Fabisense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (837 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 837 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | Protech International Group Co., Ltd |
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
Fabisense
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
Fabisense
No in-app purchases
