RATEL NetTest vs MeshFind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
RATEL NetTest
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RATEL NetTest enables users to obtain information about the current quality of Internet connection services in the context of neutrality and provides them with comprehensive information including statistical data. RATEL NetTest offers: - speed test for download speed, upload speed and ping - several quality tests, which show the end user whether the operator is running net neutral. This includes TCP-/UDP-port testing, VOIP/latency variation test, proxy test, DNS test, etc. - Map display with all test results and options for filtering by parameters, statistics, operators, devices and time - some detailed statistics - Display of test results red/yellow/green ("traffic light" - system) - Displaying the history of test results
MeshFind
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Turn your Meshtastic radio into an offline activity recorder and navigation companion. MeshFind connects directly to a paired Meshtastic radio over Bluetooth and records the GPS positions supplied by the radio you choose. Create detailed route maps without cell service, review distance, time, pace, and elevation, then export a standard GPX file for Strava or another compatible service. RECORD YOUR MOVEMENT ⢠Track the connected radio automatically or select another GPS node on your mesh ⢠Request high-detail local GPS fixes without increasing high-frequency mesh broadcasts ⢠Keep recordings alive while the app is in the background ⢠Use Wander Mode to pause lingering time and GPS drift, then resume automatically when you move NAVIGATE OFFLINE ⢠Create, color-code, tag, edit, import, and export waypoints ⢠See waypoints and selected friends on a live heading band ⢠Open a full-screen directional arrow with bearing and distance remaining ⢠Select exact map squares to download before leaving service FIND FRIENDS AND RADIOS ⢠Show only the mesh nodes you explicitly select as friends ⢠Exchange your associated radios with another Meshstrava user by QR code ⢠Rename friend devices and request an updated position when network rules allow ⢠Remember paired radios and their last received positions as findable waypoints RADIO-AWARE SETUP ⢠Review connected-radio GPS, channel, firmware, battery, and supported temperature telemetry ⢠Use a guided provisioning wizard and plain-language setup checks ⢠Protect event-managed configurations with Burning Mesh Event Safe Mode ⢠Reconnect automatically to a remembered Bluetooth radio Meshstrava is local-first. No Meshstrava account or web server is required for core recording and navigation. Meshtastic-compatible GPS radio hardware is required for live radio features. Device capabilities and update frequency depend on the radio, firmware, configuration, and mesh conditions. Meshstrava is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Meshtastic, Strava, LowMesh, or OpenStreetMap.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RATEL NetTest at every 9 days against MeshFind's every 3 weeks. RATEL NetTest also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RATEL NetTest ships an update every 9 days, MeshFind every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RATEL NetTest | MeshFind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days ā better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac ā better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 ā better | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | alladin-IT GmbH | Casey Mondoux |
In-app purchases
RATEL NetTest
No in-app purchases
MeshFind
No in-app purchases









