Comparison

HylaFAX Lite vs MeshCoreScanner

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

Head to head
About

HylaFAX Lite

This application connects to a HylaFAX server to manage fax jobs. It allows users to submit PDF and TIF files as faxes, view received faxes, and manage outbound queues. Requires a HylaFAX server to function.

Highlights
  • Connect to HylaFAX servers
  • Submit PDF/TIF files as faxes
  • View and share received faxes
  • Manage outbound fax queues
  • Add unlimited server accounts
  • Access fax files via iTunes
Features
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Important: This app must be used with a HylaFAX (Open Source) or HylaFAX Enterprise server. If you don't have access to one of these servers, you will not be able to use this app. This app allows you to: - Keep track of your HylaFAX server's current status - Submit PDF and TIF files from other apps as fax jobs to your HylaFAX server - View received faxes and share them in PDF format - List and cancel jobs in the outbound queue - Use iTunes File Sharing to access the fax files you've downloaded onto your device - Add an unlimited number of HylaFAX server accounts NOTE: In order to access a HylaFAX server on a private network (ie. LAN), a specially configured firewall (or VPN) may be required if you're trying to connect remotely. For details on HylaFAX servers, visit: http://www.hylafax.org http://www.ifax.com

About

MeshCoreScanner

This app maps LoRa mesh network coverage in real-time by connecting to compatible BLE radio devices. It plots scan points and discovered repeaters on a map, cataloging signal quality and discovery history. Organize scans into sessions and export data for external analysis.

Highlights
  • Live coverage mapping on OpenStreetMap
  • Repeater database with discovery history
  • Coverage visualization per repeater
  • Organized scan sessions
  • Background scanning with GPS/BLE
  • GeoJSON data export
  • Fully offline functionality
Features
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MeshCoreScanner is a companion app for MeshCore BLE radio devices that maps LoRa mesh network coverage in real time. Connect to your MeshCore companion radio via Bluetooth Low Energy and start scanning for nearby repeaters as you move. The app automatically triggers discovery scans based on distance traveled or time intervals, logging every repeater response with signal strength, SNR, and GPS coordinates. KEY FEATURES • Live Coverage Mapping — Scan points and discovered repeaters are plotted on an OpenStreetMap-based map as you travel • Repeater Database — All discovered repeaters are cataloged with signal quality, node type, coordinates, and discovery history • Coverage Visualization — View per-repeater coverage areas based on aggregated scan data • Scan Sessions — Organize your scanning activity into sessions for easy comparison and management • Scan-to-Repeater Lines — Tap any scan point to see connections to all repeaters heard at that location • Background Scanning — Continues scanning while the app is in the background using GPS and BLE • Distance or Time Trigger — Configure scans to trigger every X meters or every X seconds • Data Management — Delete repeaters by age or distance, filter imports, manage sessions • GeoJSON Export — Share your coverage data for analysis in external tools • Fully Offline — All data is stored locally on your device, no account or internet connection required REQUIREMENTS • A MeshCore-compatible BLE companion radio device • iPhone with Bluetooth Low Energy support • Location permission for GPS-based scan mapping MeshCoreScanner is built for the MeshCore LoRa mesh networking community. Whether you're planning repeater placement, verifying coverage, or exploring network reach — this app gives you the data you need.

Screenshots

HylaFAX Lite4 screens
MeshCoreScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MeshCoreScanner at Free against HylaFAX Lite's $9.99. MeshCoreScanner also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months). HylaFAX Lite's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MeshCoreScanner is free to download; HylaFAX Lite costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HylaFAX Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of HylaFAX Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of MeshCoreScanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HylaFAX Lite ships an update every 10 months, MeshCoreScanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HylaFAX Lite versus MeshCoreScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHylaFAX LiteMeshCoreScanner
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiFAX Solutions, Inc.Jaroslaw Karas

Customer experience

HylaFAX Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

MeshCoreScanner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HylaFAX Lite

No in-app purchases

None

MeshCoreScanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HylaFAX Lite free?
HylaFAX Lite costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeshCoreScanner free?
MeshCoreScanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HylaFAX Lite or MeshCoreScanner?
HylaFAX Lite is rated higher. HylaFAX Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MeshCoreScanner averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do HylaFAX Lite or MeshCoreScanner have ads?
Neither HylaFAX Lite nor MeshCoreScanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HylaFAX Lite or MeshCoreScanner?
HylaFAX Lite ships an update every 10 months, and MeshCoreScanner every 6 weeks. Most recently, HylaFAX Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and MeshCoreScanner on October 31, 2026.

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