# TAK Tracker vs Mesh World

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TAK Tracker at 100% against Mesh World's 0%. TAK Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Mesh World's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mesh World sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TAK Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

TAK Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TAK Tracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mesh World's.

TAK Tracker ships an update every 3 months, Mesh World weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TAK Tracker | Mesh World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tak-tracker/id6455684671/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesh-world-mesh-made-simple/id6747457936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 15 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Flight Tactics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781317537) | [Meshworld LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803970761) |

## What reviewers say

### TAK Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tak-tracker/id6455684671)

This navigation app allows users to integrate with existing Team Awareness Kit (TAK) servers for training and operations. It supports data packages, certificate enrollment, and broadcasts location information over UDP. The app is designed for low power consumption and continuous background operation.

**Highlights:** TAK server integration, Data Packages and Certificate Enrollment, Location/CoT broadcast over UDP, Emergency Beacon support, Standard, Hybrid, and 3D Maps, Adjustable measurement types (MGRS), Continuous background operation

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mesh World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesh-world-mesh-made-simple/id6747457936)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides a premium mesh networking experience, supporting both Meshtastic and MeshCore protocols. It offers real-time user tracking, offline maps, encrypted messaging, and node management capabilities for various outdoor and community use cases.

**Highlights:** Dual Meshtastic and MeshCore protocol support, Real-time user and group tracking, Offline maps and waypoint sharing, Private encrypted direct and group messaging, Bluetooth device pairing and configuration, Channel management with permissions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TAK Tracker free?

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

### Is Mesh World free?

Mesh World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TAK Tracker or Mesh World?

TAK Tracker is rated higher. TAK Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Mesh World averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TAK Tracker or Mesh World have ads?

Neither TAK Tracker nor Mesh World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TAK Tracker or Mesh World?

TAK Tracker ships an update every 3 months, and Mesh World weekly. Most recently, TAK Tracker was updated on August 26, 2026 and Mesh World on September 19, 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.*