# Meshtastic vs ZuckOff

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meshtastic at none against ZuckOff's 2. Meshtastic also leads on ratings volume (824 vs 18). ZuckOff's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and review sentiment (60% vs 44%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZuckOff sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Meshtastic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Meshtastic against 4.2 for ZuckOff. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 824 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Meshtastic's written reviews are positive against 60% of ZuckOff's.

Meshtastic ships an update every 10 days, ZuckOff every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meshtastic | ZuckOff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (824 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531/reviews) | **[4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zuckoff/id6795234035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **824** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 95 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meshtastic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586432533) | [Pawel Szydlowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1223387615) |

## What reviewers say

### Meshtastic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531)

This app enables off-grid, decentralized communication via a low-power mesh network. Send text messages in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service.

**Highlights:** Off-grid communication, Decentralized mesh network, Low-power LoRa radio support, Text messaging, No cellular/WiFi required

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-made app
- 🚀 Polished and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Powerful features for off-grid communication
- 👍 Great community and responsive developers
- 👍 Continuously improving with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable messaging and node connections
- 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Lacking feature parity with Android version

**Reported bugs**

- Canned messages configuration issues
- Location sharing and traceroute functions not working
- Settings screen bugs and crashes
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

**Requested features**

- Offline maps support
- Ability to customize notifications
- More sorting and filtering options for nodes
- Apple Watch and Shortcuts integration
- Improved documentation and user guidance


### ZuckOff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zuckoff/id6795234035)

This app detects and alerts you to the presence of nearby camera glasses and headsets via Bluetooth. It provides details on detected devices, signal strength, and a history of sightings, all while keeping your data private on your device.

**Highlights:** Detects camera glasses and headsets, Bluetooth announcement listening, Manufacturer and device recognition, Confidence rating for detections, Detailed sighting logs, Signal strength for proximity, Privacy-focused, no data sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zuckoff Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Zuckoff Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meshtastic free?

Meshtastic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ZuckOff free?

ZuckOff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Meshtastic or ZuckOff?

ZuckOff is rated higher. Meshtastic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 824 ratings, while ZuckOff averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do Meshtastic or ZuckOff have ads?

Neither Meshtastic nor ZuckOff shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meshtastic or ZuckOff?

Meshtastic ships an update every 10 days, and ZuckOff every 3 days. Most recently, Meshtastic was updated on October 16, 2026 and ZuckOff on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*