# GyrOSC vs Meshtastic

The clearest difference is price: Meshtastic at Free against GyrOSC's $0.99. Meshtastic also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (803 vs 5). GyrOSC's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (71% vs 45%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Meshtastic is free to download; GyrOSC costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GyrOSC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 803 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of GyrOSC's written reviews are positive against 45% of Meshtastic's.

GyrOSC ships an update every 7 months, Meshtastic every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GyrOSC | Meshtastic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gyrosc/id418751595/reviews)** | [4.2 (803 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **803** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bit Shape](https://appshunter.io/developer/397853985) | [Meshtastic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586432533) |

## What reviewers say

### GyrOSC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gyrosc/id418751595)

This utility sends your device's motion sensor data to OSC-compatible applications over Wi-Fi. Wirelessly control audio or video software by moving and tilting your device, with customizable message tags and quick setup options.

**Highlights:** Send gyroscope, accelerometer, and compass data, Transmit GPS, quaternion, and rotation data, Control OSC-capable audio/video apps, Customize message tags, Save and load OSC addresses, Screen lock for performance, Gyroscope orientation reset

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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, 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GyrOSC free?

GyrOSC costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Meshtastic free?

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

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

GyrOSC is rated higher. GyrOSC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Meshtastic averages 4.2 from 803 ratings.

### Do GyrOSC or Meshtastic have ads?

Neither GyrOSC nor Meshtastic shows ads.

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

GyrOSC ships an update every 7 months, and Meshtastic every 10 days. Most recently, GyrOSC was updated on September 14, 2026 and Meshtastic on September 24, 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.*