Reelster vs EL Mesh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reelster
This video sharing platform offers a secure and private space for users to upload and share videos up to 10 minutes long. It features an in-app messenger, location-based matching, and direct payouts to user wallets. The app is designed to be compliant with laws regarding minors on social media.
- 100% American Made
- Full Data Privacy
- In-App Messenger
- Upload Videos up to 10 Minutes
- Location-Based Matching
- Direct Payouts to Wallet
- Compliant with Minor Social Media Laws
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* 100% American Made and Housed * Full Data Privacy * In-App Messenger * Upload Shorts up to 10 Minutes Long * Record and Upload Videos with Filters * Match Service for Users by Location * Users Paid Out Right on the App in Their Wallet * Fully Compliant with Laws Banning Minors from Social Media Join now!!!
EL Mesh
Discover and connect with people in your immediate vicinity. Share your social media profiles effortlessly to foster new friendships and conversations in real-world settings like gyms, coffee shops, or while traveling.
- Discover people nearby in real-time
- Send waves and start conversations
- Share social media links
- Flexible privacy modes (Ghost, Chill, On the Go)
- Make new friends anywhere
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EL Mesh is a fun, easy way to meet new people and share your socials with those around you. Ever see someone you wanted to talk to but never got the chance? Whether you’re at the gym, a coffee shop, campus, or traveling, EL Mesh helps you turn nearby moments into real connections. CONNECT WITH PEOPLE NEARBY * Discover people around you in real time * Send waves and start conversations effortlessly * Make new friends wherever life takes you SHARE YOUR SOCIALS * Add your Instagram and other socials to your profile * Let people find and follow you after you connect * No awkward asking — your links are already there YOU’RE IN CONTROL Choose how visible you want to be with flexible privacy modes: Ghost Mode – stay completely hidden Chill Mode – you're visible to nearby users On the Go – stay discoverable while you’re out EL Mesh makes meeting people simple, social, and on your terms. Step out, get noticed, and connect. Sign up with your @msu.edu email to join. EL Mesh is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Michigan State University.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EL Mesh at 5.0 against Reelster's 4.2. EL Mesh also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months). Reelster's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Reelster sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. EL Mesh asks for nothing beyond the download.
EL Mesh holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively.
Reelster ships an update every 12 months, EL Mesh every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reelster | EL Mesh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jason Sheppard | Atlas Labs LLC (MI) |
Customer experience
Reelster
EL Mesh
In-app purchases
Reelster
- 50 Diamonds$0.99
- 100 Coins$4.99
- 500 Coins$9.99
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- 2000 Coins$19.99
- 5000 Coins$49.99
- 10000 Coins$99.99
EL Mesh
No in-app purchases
