Meshtastic vs Arizona Network
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.
Arizona Network
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Arizona Network gives customers a simple way to manage their internet service from anywhere. View your account dashboard, check service details, review network equipment status, manage Wi-Fi information, monitor connected devices, and keep track of support activity in one secure app. Features include: - Account dashboard with service details - Network equipment status for router and dish - Wi-Fi name and password visibility - Connected device list and controls - Support ticket history and updates - Recent payment information - Referral progress and sharing tools Arizona Network is built for current customers who want quick access to the tools and information they need to manage their service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Meshtastic at 5 against Arizona Network'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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | Arizona Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (835 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 835 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | Arizona Network LLC |
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
Arizona Network
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
Arizona Network
No in-app purchases









