Meshtastic vs Cube Keyboard
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.
Cube Keyboard
Effortlessly type cube notation, algorithms, and move sequences with a specialized keyboard. Designed for speedcubers, it provides quick access to all necessary symbols for discussing strategies, sharing solves, or writing tutorials.
- Quick access to face moves
- Modifiers for turns
- Rotation moves
- Dedicated space, return, and delete keys
- Number input for Square-1
- Plus/minus for Megaminx
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Cube Keyboard – The Ultimate Typing Tool for Speedcubers Tired of struggling to type cube notation quickly? Cube Keyboard makes it effortless to input cube algorithms, notation, and move sequences anywhere—whether you're discussing strategies, sharing solves, or writing tutorials. With a thoughtfully designed layout, Cube Keyboard gives you quick access to essential cube notation, including: Face moves (U, D, F, B, R, L, and lowercase u, d, f, b, r, l) Modifiers for turns (' , 2, w, /, ( ) ) Rotation moves (x, y, z, M, E, S) Quick access to space, return, and delete keys Numbers 1-6 for Square-1 and +/- for Megaminx Designed for speedcubers, puzzle enthusiasts, and educators, this keyboard makes inputting cube notation faster and more efficient. No more searching for notation symbols—just type and go! -Shawn from SpeedCubeReview.com Privacy Policy 1. Information We Collect No Personal Data Collected Cube Keyboard does not collect, store, or share any personal information. The app functions entirely on your device and does not transmit any data to external servers. No Keyboard Input Logging Cube Keyboard does not record, store, or track what you type. All keystrokes remain private and are only sent to the active text field within your selected app. 2. Permissions & Full Access Why Does Cube Keyboard Request "Full Access"? Some apps require "Allow Full Access" for third-party keyboards to function properly. If you enable this setting, Cube Keyboard can be used across more apps. However, even with Full Access: We do not collect or transmit keystrokes We do not access any personal data No internet connection is used for keyboard operations Enabling Full Access is optional, and Cube Keyboard will still function in many apps without it. 3. Data Sharing & Third Parties Cube Keyboard: Does not share data with third parties Does not use analytics or tracking services Does not display ads or collect advertising data Your privacy is 100% respected at all times. 4. Children's Privacy Cube Keyboard is safe for all ages. Since the app does not collect any data, there are no risks related to children's privacy. 5. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us: Email: appkeyboards@gmail.com We are committed to keeping Cube Keyboard secure and private for all users. 6. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date" at the top. By using Cube Keyboard, you agree to this Privacy Policy. This ensures compliance with Apple's App Store privacy requirements while making it clear that your app does not collect any user data. Let me know if you need any adjustments!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cube Keyboard at 100% against Meshtastic's 44%. Cube Keyboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). Meshtastic's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (832 vs 11). On 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
Meshtastic is free to download; Cube Keyboard costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cube Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 832 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Meshtastic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cube Keyboard's.
Meshtastic ships an update every 10 days, Cube Keyboard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | Cube Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (832 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 832 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | Shawn Boucke |
Customer experience
Meshtastic
Cube Keyboard
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
Cube Keyboard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
Cube Keyboard
No in-app purchases









