# RepeaterPhone vs MeshScope

The clearest difference is price: MeshScope at Free against RepeaterPhone's $7.99. MeshScope also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). RepeaterPhone's advantage is ratings volume (86 vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MeshScope is free to download; RepeaterPhone costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MeshScope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepeaterPhone has 86 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of RepeaterPhone's written reviews are positive against 100% of MeshScope's.

RepeaterPhone ships an update weekly, MeshScope fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepeaterPhone | MeshScope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshscope/id6749806329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weston Bustraan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039650802) | [Lemuridae Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831536225) |

## What reviewers say

### RepeaterPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterphone/id1637247024)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Connect your mobile device to EchoLink or AllStarLink radio nodes, repeaters, and conferences. Features a push-to-talk interface, node directory search, and favorites for quick access. Supports Bluetooth headsets and includes a watch extension for convenient control.

**Highlights:** Push-to-talk interface, EchoLink/AllStarLink node connection, Node directory search, Favorite nodes, Bluetooth headset support, Watch extension control

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent audio quality
- 👍 Works well for Allstar and EchoLink
- 👍 Great for travel/remote access
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 👍 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Volume too low/audio issues
- 🐛 Connection issues with some nodes/networks
- 🐛 App closes when screen locks/in background
- 🐛 Authentication/login failures

**Reported bugs**

- Authentication failed on setup
- App crashes with latest iOS
- iPhone 16 Pro will not connect
- Many Allstar nodes reject connection attempts
- Crashes sometimes, interrupting calls

**Requested features**

- DTMF presets on dial page
- Apple CarPlay integration
- CQ function inclusion
- Organize nodes by location/group chat
- See total people connected before connecting


### MeshScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshscope/id6749806329)

Discover active Meshtastic nodes globally with this mobile mapping tool. View node locations, zoom in on nearby devices, and interact with an AI chatbot for detailed information. It connects to the global Meshtastic network via the internet.

**Highlights:** Global Meshtastic node discovery, Interactive world map, Nearby node identification, Detailed node information, AI MeshBot for node details, Filter nodes by time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepeaterPhone free?

RepeaterPhone costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MeshScope free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RepeaterPhone or MeshScope?

MeshScope is rated higher. RepeaterPhone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while MeshScope averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RepeaterPhone or MeshScope have ads?

Neither RepeaterPhone nor MeshScope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepeaterPhone or MeshScope?

RepeaterPhone ships an update weekly, and MeshScope fortnightly. Most recently, RepeaterPhone was updated on September 24, 2026 and MeshScope on September 14, 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.*