Meshtastic vs BoxIndex
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.
BoxIndex
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Find what you stored without opening every box. BoxIndex is a home inventory and moving box organizer for your belongings. Organize rooms, boxes, drawers and shelves, then add items with photos, notes, tags and quantities. PACK, STORE AND FIND Preparing for a move? Record what goes into each moving box. Keeping seasonal clothes, tools or a collection in storage? Search by name, description or tag and see the item’s location and container. QR LABELS FOR MOVING BOXES Create a QR label for a container and scan it with BoxIndex to open its contents. Recognize stored belongings from their photos. OFFLINE HOME INVENTORY Add, browse and search your inventory without an internet connection or a BoxIndex account. Export a ZIP backup with photos and import a compatible backup when changing devices. Backups are manual; inventories do not automatically sync. Start with one room and one box. The next time you need something, know where to look.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meshtastic at every 10 days against BoxIndex's every 5 weeks. Meshtastic also leads on device support (4 vs 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
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, BoxIndex every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | BoxIndex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | ZARZARA SOFT, SRL |
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
BoxIndex
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
BoxIndex
No in-app purchases
