Meshtastic vs TapInk
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 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.
- Off-grid communication
- Decentralized mesh network
- LoRa radio integration
- Text messaging
- Open source platform
- Low-power operation
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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.
TapInk
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TapInk turns your iPhone into a simple writer for Waveshare NFC-powered e-paper displays. Design crisp black-and-white labels, choose icons or QR codes, add styled text and borders, save reusable layouts, or send photos with dithering. When you’re ready, hold your iPhone near the display and TapInk transfers the image over NFC. Features: - Create custom e-paper labels - Add icons, photos, QR codes, text, and borders - Save and reuse label designs - Preview black-and-white output before sending - Choose plain or dithered rendering - Supports multiple Waveshare NFC e-paper display sizes - Clear transfer progress while writing over NFC TapInk is built for NFC-powered e-paper displays that draw power from your iPhone during transfer. No battery on the display side required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Meshtastic at 6 against TapInk's 1. 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.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | TapInk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (849 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 849 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | Caleb Jones |
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
TapInk
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
TapInk
No in-app purchases
