WSPR watch vs SocialMesh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WSPR watch
This utility app provides ham radio operators with real-time WSPRnet and PSKreporter data. It displays who can hear you and offers detailed information for each spot. Users can also export data for further analysis.
- WSPRnet and PSKreporter data display
- Real-time reception information
- Detailed spot information
- QRZ.com call sign lookup
- Tab-delimited CSV export
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Utility for ham radio users of WSPRnet. Quickly shows who can hear you and details of each spot. Tap a spot in the table to look up the call on QRZ.com. Export produces as tab delimited CSV file that can be sent to Numbers for sorting, filtering and graphing beyond what is in the app itself.
SocialMesh
This app provides offline-first management and observation for Meshtastic and LoRa mesh networks. It allows users to monitor network activity, send messages, track node presence, and visualize mesh data on maps. Optional subscriptions offer cloud sync and premium features like advanced automations and IFTTT integration.
- Offline-first mesh network management
- Bluetooth and USB device connectivity
- Direct messaging and channel chat
- Node presence tracking and visualization
- Local and global mesh mapping
- Device configuration and telemetry
- Automation rules and alerts
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SocialMesh is an offline-first companion for Meshtastic and LoRa mesh networks, built to observe, manage, and operate real mesh systems in the field. Requires a Meshtastic device - SocialMesh connects directly to Meshtastic radios over Bluetooth or USB and reflects what the mesh is actually doing: packets, hops, airtime, and decay. Core capabilities Mesh connectivity - Bluetooth and USB device support - Pairing, discovery, reconnect, and recovery flows - Multi-device environments supported Messaging - Direct messages and channel chat - Canned replies and quick message sheet - Traceroute and position requests Signals & presence - Short-lived broadcasts with TTL - Time-decayed presence feed - Map, grid, and gallery views - Sorting and filtering by proximity, activity, and expiry NodeDex - Collector Album - Every node you encounter becomes a collectible card with a unique sigil - Rarity tiers and patina that deepens with each encounter - Track co-sightings and build your mesh story Maps & Visualization - Local mesh map and global mesh map - 3D Globe — interactive world view of mesh activity - Proximity sorting and location links Aether - High-Altitude Tracking - Track Meshtastic nodes at 35,000 ft - LoRa signals can reach 400+ km at altitude - Schedule flights, report receptions, global leaderboard Device management - Region setup and onboarding - Radio, channel, and security configuration - Power, Bluetooth, and network controls Telemetry & diagnostics - Node health and metrics - Environmental sensors - Logs and exports Automation - Triggers, conditions, and rules - Alerts and integrations (including IFTTT) - Scheduled messages and location-based actions Dashboards & widgets - Customizable in-app widgets with live data bindings - Home screen widgets - Charts, gauges, and graphs for battery, telemetry, environment sensors Notifications - Granular, per-event notification controls Additional tools - Range testing - Geofence picker Cloud Sync (Optional Subscription) SocialMesh works fully offline. Cloud Sync is an optional monthly or yearly subscription that backs up your NodeDex, automations, custom widgets, and profile across all your devices. Without it, data stays on-device only. Premium Features (Optional) - Theme Pack: 12 accent colors - Ringtone Pack: searchable library of thousands of RTTTL ringtones - Automations: advanced rules and scheduled broadcasts - IFTTT Integration: connect to 700+ apps and services The app is device-centric and mesh-true: the UI mirrors real radio behavior rather than forcing binary "online/offline" states. Track node presence as confidence that naturally fades when packets stop arriving. Explore local and global mesh activity on live maps. Diagnose radios, manage channels, and automate responses - even when completely offline. Terms of Use: https://socialmesh.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://socialmesh.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WSPR watch at none against SocialMesh's 9. WSPR watch also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (94% vs 69%). SocialMesh's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. SocialMesh sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WSPR watch asks for nothing beyond the download.
WSPR watch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of WSPR watch's written reviews are positive against 69% of SocialMesh's.
WSPR watch ships an update fortnightly, SocialMesh every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WSPR watch | SocialMesh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (73 ratings) — better | 4.3 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.7% of reviews — better | 69.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 73 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 191 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Access Informatics | GOTNULL PTY. LTD. |
Customer experience
WSPR watch
SocialMesh
Bugs and requests
WSPR watch
Reported bugs
16 issues- Spot Info is jumbled in Portrait mode
- Crashes sometimes
- WSPRnet API hasn't worked for weeks for some users
- WSPRnet itself not providing data for some users
- PSK reporter doesn't work
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- RBN doesn't work for some users
- Hourly look back period obscured by keyboard on iPhone 5se
- Color legend doesn't work as described
- Duplicates in the spot list
- Cannot get 10MHz results
- Unclear what colored bars indicate
- Doesn't load all spots for a band
- Minimum DX distance not working for version 4
- Hourly look back period obscured by keyboard on iPhone 5se
- Color legend doesn't work as described
- Duplicates in the spot list
Requested features
18 requests- Zoom out on map to see all spots
- Add-on features
- Ability to switch between local and UTC time
- 24/12hr time format
- Compare two callsigns
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- Audio input for WSPR receive (decode on phone)
- Monitor 2 or more bands at once
- Quick way to change bands without going into settings
- Time window slider on the map
- Sorting by time, distance, etc. on list view
- Partial callsign search
- Satellite map view
- Color legend for pins/lines
- Duplicate spot removal
- Support for 70cm and 23cm bands
- Improved graph clarity
- Option to change line color connecting Rx station to spot
- Dark mode option
SocialMesh
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WSPR watch
No in-app purchases
SocialMesh
- Cloud Sync - Monthly$2.991 Month
- Cloud Sync - Yearly$19.991 Year
- Ringtone Pack$1.99
- Theme Pack$2.99
- Widget Pack$3.99
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- IFTTT Pack$3.99
- Translation Pack$3.99
- Automations Pack$4.99
- Complete Pack$9.99
Questions
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