MeshCore vs Beacon

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

Beacon lets you share what you're up to with the people closest to you. Set a status like "Driving", "Exercising", or "Free", or write your own, choose who sees it, and broadcast it for a set amount of time. When the time's up, your beacon turns off automatically. Beacon is built for a small circle. You can add up to 15 friends or family members. It's not for your whole network, it's for the people you actually want to stay in touch with. Friends in other countries show their local time, and you can reach them instantly via WhatsApp with one tap. FEATURES - Real-time status sharing with close friends and family - Custom or preset statuses: Driving, Exercising, Free, and more - Beacons expire automatically - Share with everyone, specific groups, or a custom selection - Push notifications when friends go live - Local timezone display for international contacts - One-tap WhatsApp calling for friends overseas - No account setup beyond your phone number