Meshtastic vs EDGE Shot Timer
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.
EDGE Shot Timer
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IMPORTANT - This app will ONLY work with the DoubleAlpha EDGE Shot Timer The DAA EDGE Shot Timer app is the perfect companion for the DAA EDGE range timer, giving shooters a faster, smarter and more convenient way to manage both firmware updates and real-time performance tracking. Whether you’re practicing on your own or coaching others, this app enhances your training by connecting your mobile device to your shot timer seamlessly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EDGE Shot Timer at 15.1 against Meshtastic's 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 10 days, EDGE Shot Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | EDGE Shot Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (824 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 824 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | Double-Alpha Academy BV |
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
EDGE Shot Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
EDGE Shot Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Meshtastic free?
Is EDGE Shot Timer free?
Do Meshtastic or EDGE Shot Timer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Meshtastic or EDGE Shot Timer?
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