Comparison

MeshCore vs UpScrolled

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

Head to head
About

MeshCore

This app enables secure, off-grid communication using LoRa radio devices. It allows users to pair with their device, set up their radio, and send messages to other discovered users on the same frequency. It's a decentralized way to connect without relying on traditional networks.

Highlights
  • Off-grid mesh communication
  • Secure messaging
  • LoRa radio device support
  • Bluetooth device pairing
  • Customizable display name
  • Network discovery and contact list
Features
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The Official MeshCore Companion App! Communicate without the internet! MeshCore is a simple, secure, off-grid mesh communications system. Build your own low-cost, long-range, encrypted messaging network. You can still send messages even when WiFi, Cellular, and Starlink are down. To use this app, you must have a supported LoRa radio device, that has been flashed with the MeshCore Companion Firmware. Once you've installed the app, you will need to: - Pair with your MeshCore device using Bluetooth. - Set a custom display name. - and, Configure your LoRa radio settings. That's it! You can now advertise yourself on the network using the signal icon, and send messages to other users you have discovered on the same frequency. When other devices on the network have been discovered, they will show up in your contacts list. For more information, please visit the MeshCore website. - https://meshcore.io

About

UpScrolled

This platform fosters authentic connections and genuine expression through sharing photos, videos, and text posts. It offers advanced video editing tools, real-time chat, and customizable profiles for a unique social experience.

Highlights
  • Share photos and everyday moments
  • Post short or long-form videos
  • Advanced video editing tools
  • Write text posts
  • Real-time chat
  • Explore trending topics
  • Customize profile
Features
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Social media that puts you back in control. Chronological feeds. Transparent moderation. End-to-end encrypted messaging. Privacy by design. Connect safely, share freely, and build community on a platform that answers to you. UpScrolled is independent social media, built around the people who use it. CONNECT SAFELY Your data, your rights. We do not sell your data, feed it into AI training, or build surveillance profiles on you. If you delete your account, your data goes with you. Privacy is built in, not toggled on. SHARE FREELY Your voice, unfiltered. No shadowbanning. No invisible suppression. Your reach is determined by your community, not by an algorithm serving someone else's agenda. When you post, your followers see it. TALK PRIVATELY Your conversations stay yours. Messages are end-to-end encrypted, so only you and the people you're talking to can read them. Not us, not anyone else. BUILD COMMUNITY Your people, your feed. A chronological feed of the accounts you actually chose to follow, in the order they posted. Discovery that surfaces fresh creators alongside established ones. Connection without an algorithm in the way. WHAT'S INSIDE • Chronological feed you actually control • Post text, photos, short and long videos • Built-in video editing tools to make content your way • End-to-end encrypted chat to message anyone, privately, in real time • Daily stories from people you follow • Trending topics and Global Awareness categories • Profile customisation that reflects who you are • Privacy controls built in from day one • Tools to mute, block and report • Verification, repost tracking, comment controls and read receipts on your terms FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO • Step away from algorithms that put engagement above wellbeing • Support independent creators and the stories they tell • Be part of a community of people who want a better internet Built independently. Download UpScrolled and scroll differently. ————— UpScrolled Terms of service: https://upscrolled.com/terms UpScrolled Privacy policy: https://upscrolled.com/privacy UpScrolled Community Guidelines: https://upscrolled.com/guidelines UpScrolled Support: https://support.upscrolled.com/en Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MeshCore4 screens
UpScrolled4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UpScrolled at 4.7 against MeshCore's 4.4. UpScrolled also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 93). MeshCore's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. MeshCore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UpScrolled sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UpScrolled holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UpScrolled has 3.8K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of MeshCore's written reviews are positive against 80% of UpScrolled's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MeshCore ships an update every 3 weeks, UpScrolled fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MeshCore versus UpScrolled: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshCoreUpScrolled
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (93 ratings)4.7 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews80.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings933.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB240 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLiam CottleUpScrolled

Customer experience

MeshCore

All ratings93 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative18.4%

UpScrolled

All ratings3,754 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews765 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative14.6%

User reviews

MeshCore

From 93 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and effective setup
  • 🚀 Fast and stable performance
  • 💡 Innovative mesh technology
  • 😊 Good for off-grid communication
  • ✅ Works well for LoRa

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
  • 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
  • ❌ Cryptic error messages
  • 🐛 UI is a mess
  • 🐛 Difficult to reflash

UpScrolled

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙌 Uncensored free speech platform
  • 👥 Supportive and growing community
  • 📱 User-friendly and intuitive interface
  • 🚫 No ads or data selling
  • 🌍 Covers important global issues

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Demands full camera/mic access
  • 🔧 Some features missing (video uploads, pinning, links in bio)

Bugs and requests

MeshCore

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • Cannot pair all nodes
  • Cryptic error messages
  • UI is a mess
  • Bluetooth connection issues
  • Connection drops frequently
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  • Cannot reset device
  • Difficult to reflash
  • Pairing failures (PIN issues)
  • No network found
  • Bluetooth disconnects when app is closed
  • WiFi connection locks out BLE
  • Losing connection to companion, requires app restart
  • Different UI for companion and reporter
  • Blocks important functionality under wait timer
  • Fails to fetch device info
  • Connection lost
  • Device not found via Bluetooth
  • Crashes on loading
  • Intermittent crashes and instability
  • UI is basic
  • App sees device but no connection
  • Bluetooth connection issues on iOS
  • Cannot connect to Bluetooth on iPhone
  • App crashes immediately
  • Kills battery & won't fetch data
  • Displays zero data and error messages on iPhones/iPad
  • Constantly disconnects in background
  • Device Information timeout/disappears
  • No channel or contacts sync
  • Stuck on 'waiting for device to connect'

Requested features

13 requests
  • More features and a UI appropriate for Apple devices
  • Background connections and updates on iOS
  • Expand contact list beyond 350
  • About section for contacts
  • Add Russian language
Show 8 more
  • Emoji tap backs
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • MQTT or similar internet linking for long haul messaging
  • In-app way to make devices hibernate/sleep/power down
  • GPS for repeater location and clock
  • Blacklist option for repeaters
  • Auto update geolocation of LoRa device
  • Update firmware via the app

UpScrolled

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Registration birthday tab UI bug
  • Login/password recovery issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add video upload capability
  • Implement pinning of posts
  • Separate section for links in bio

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MeshCore

One-time1
  • Remote Management$7.99
2 purchases

UpScrolled

Subscriptions2
  • Verified account$15.001 Month
  • Verified account$150.001 Year

Questions

Is MeshCore free?
MeshCore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UpScrolled free?
UpScrolled is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MeshCore or UpScrolled?
UpScrolled is rated higher. MeshCore averages 4.4 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while UpScrolled averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.
Do MeshCore or UpScrolled have ads?
Neither MeshCore nor UpScrolled shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MeshCore or UpScrolled?
MeshCore ships an update every 3 weeks, and UpScrolled fortnightly. Most recently, MeshCore was updated on October 18, 2026 and UpScrolled on October 20, 2026.

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