Comparison

Rattlegram vs MeshCore One

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rattlegram

This app utilizes advanced COFDM technology for audio-based SMS transmission. It supports various modes with specific encoding and modulation techniques, requiring minimal bandwidth for efficient data transfer.

Highlights
  • COFDM technology
  • Audio-based SMS
  • 160 ms OFDM symbols
  • Differential PSK modulation
  • Forward error correction
  • Low bandwidth requirement
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COFDMTV is based on COFDM (coded orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing) technology: - 160 ms long OFDM symbols - 6.25 Hz per sub-carrier - 1/8 guard interval - differentially encoded PSK (phase-shift keying) modulation - systematic polar codes for forward error correction Currently Modes 14, 15 and 16 are supported: Using either SPC(2048, 1392), SPC(2048, 1056) or SPC(2048, 712) with CRC32C aided SCL decoding and differential QPSK modulation for the payload. Only a bandwidth of 1600 Hz is needed and the transmission of either 85, 128 or 170 bytes take about one second with the leading noise and fancy header disabled.

About

MeshCore One

Communicate off-grid using a dedicated radio network, no internet or cell service needed. Share messages, track contacts on a map, and manage network tools for reliable group communication in remote areas or during outages.

Highlights
  • Off-grid messaging
  • Group channels and reactions
  • Contact sharing via QR code
  • Offline map downloads
  • Network path tracing
  • Remote node monitoring
Features
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MeshCore One lets you send messages over the MeshCore radio network: long range, low power, and completely off the grid. No cell service, no Wi-Fi, no accounts, and no internet required. Just your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and a small MeshCore radio. Whether you're hiking a back-country trail, working an event, out on the water, or keeping your group connected when the power's out, MeshCore One keeps everyone connected. Messaging - Direct messages with delivery status - Group channels, reactions, and mentions - See the path each message took across the mesh Map - See where your contacts are - Standard, satellite, and hybrid map layers - Download map regions to work offline Contacts - Share contacts by QR code - Favorite the people and nodes you rely on - Automatically discover other radios nearby Network tools - Trace paths your packet takes - Line of Sight and terrain analysis to plan your coverage - Live signal and noise monitoring - CLI to manage repeaters and rooms Remote nodes - Check battery, uptime, and telemetry on your repeaters - Configure and reboot nodes from anywhere on the mesh Your Privacy Comes First MeshCore One works entirely offline. There are no accounts, no servers, and no tracking. Messages route directly between devices and never touch the internet. What You Need - An iPhone or iPad on iOS 18 or later, or an Apple Silicon Mac - A MeshCore-compatible radio (such as a Heltec V3 or RAK WisMesh Tag) running MeshCore firmware Connect over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, pick a radio preset, and start messaging across the mesh.

Screenshots

Rattlegram4 screens
MeshCore One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rattlegram at none against MeshCore One's 7. MeshCore One's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MeshCore One sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Rattlegram asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MeshCore One holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Rattlegram's written reviews are positive against 94% of MeshCore One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rattlegram ships an update every 9 months, MeshCore One every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rattlegram versus MeshCore One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRattlegramMeshCore One
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings)4.9 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2324 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developeraicodix GmbHNathaniel Chung

Customer experience

Rattlegram

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

MeshCore One

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rattlegram

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

MeshCore One

One-time7
  • Coffee$5.00
  • All Themes$9.99
  • Lunch$10.00
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  • Dinner$15.00
  • Generous Tip$20.00
  • Massive Tip$50.00
  • Epic Tip$100.00

Questions

Is Rattlegram free?
Rattlegram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeshCore One free?
MeshCore One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rattlegram or MeshCore One?
MeshCore One is rated higher. Rattlegram averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while MeshCore One averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.
Do Rattlegram or MeshCore One have ads?
Neither Rattlegram nor MeshCore One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rattlegram or MeshCore One?
Rattlegram ships an update every 9 months, and MeshCore One every 3 days. Most recently, Rattlegram was updated on September 8, 2026 and MeshCore One on September 21, 2026.

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