CP HexCalc vs Meshtastic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CP HexCalc
This utility app offers a free calculator with multiple number systems including Hex, Decimal, Octal, Binary, and Dozenal. It features large, easy-to-press buttons and a clear display for comfortable use. Copy and paste functionality is integrated via intuitive gesture controls.
- Hexadecimal, Decimal, Octal, Binary, Dozenal modes
- Large, easy-to-press buttons
- Large, clear display
- Gesture-based copy/paste
- Free to use
Read full descriptionHide full description
CP HexCalc is a FREE calculator with Hex, Decimal, Octal, Binary and Dozenal modes. Large buttons ensure that you don't press the wrong key and a large display means that you don't have to take out your reading glasses. Copy/paste has been implemented using gestures (swipe and double tap). See the screenshots below for further details.
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CP HexCalc at 89% against Meshtastic's 44%. CP HexCalc also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.5). Meshtastic's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (824 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
CP HexCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 824 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of CP HexCalc's written reviews are positive against 44% of Meshtastic's.
CP HexCalc ships an update every 5 months, Meshtastic every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CP HexCalc | Meshtastic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better | 4.1 (824 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better | 44.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 824 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Charles Prineas | Meshtastic LLC |
Customer experience
CP HexCalc
Meshtastic
Bugs and requests
CP HexCalc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
CP HexCalc
No in-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CP HexCalc free?
Is Meshtastic free?
Which has better reviews, CP HexCalc or Meshtastic?
Do CP HexCalc or Meshtastic have ads?
Which is updated more often, CP HexCalc or Meshtastic?
Other comparisons
