Comparison

Meshtastic vs DreamRecordingTool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Meshtastic

This app enables off-grid, decentralized text messaging using low-power LoRa radios. It creates a mesh network for communication in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service. The open-source platform is designed for reliable, decentralized connectivity.

Highlights
  • Off-grid communication
  • Decentralized mesh network
  • LoRa radio integration
  • Text messaging
  • Open source platform
  • Low-power operation
Features
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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.

About

DreamRecordingTool

Features
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DreamRecordingTool helps you easily log, manage, and review your dreams anytime. A simple, clean way to preserve every dream moment and track your thoughts and creativity.

Screenshots

Meshtastic4 screens
DreamRecordingTool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Meshtastic at 5 against DreamRecordingTool's 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Meshtastic versus DreamRecordingTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshtasticDreamRecordingTool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (846 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings846 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMeshtastic LLCAchim Bauer

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

DreamRecordingTool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Meshtastic

No in-app purchases

None

DreamRecordingTool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meshtastic free?
Meshtastic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DreamRecordingTool free?
DreamRecordingTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meshtastic or DreamRecordingTool have ads?
Neither Meshtastic nor DreamRecordingTool shows ads.

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