# MeshCore vs heal.

The clearest difference is rating: heal. at 5.0 against MeshCore's 4.4. MeshCore's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (100 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MeshCore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and heal. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

heal. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeshCore has 100 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MeshCore ships an update every 3 weeks, heal. monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeshCore | heal. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshcore/id6742354151/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heal/id6765859231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Liam Cottle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510265310) | [NIKITA SUDHIR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896104698) |

## What reviewers say

### MeshCore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshcore/id6742354151)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app enables off-grid communication using a LoRa radio device, allowing you to send encrypted messages without an internet connection. It facilitates building a private, long-range messaging network and discovering other users on the same frequency.

**Highlights:** Off-grid communication without internet, Encrypted messaging network, Discover and message other users, Pair with LoRa radio devices via Bluetooth, Customizable display name, Configure LoRa radio settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Management | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot pair all nodes
- Cryptic error messages
- UI is a mess
- Bluetooth connection issues
- Connection drops frequently

**Requested features**

- 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


### heal.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heal/id6765859231)

This app provides an anonymous space for individuals to express themselves without fear of judgment. Users can choose to share their feelings or offer support to others, fostering genuine connections through private, ephemeral conversations.

**Highlights:** Anonymous conversations, Express feelings freely, Offer support to strangers, No accounts or history, Ephemeral conversations

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support heal. | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MeshCore free?

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

### Is heal. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MeshCore or heal.?

heal. is rated higher. MeshCore averages 4.4 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while heal. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MeshCore or heal. have ads?

Neither MeshCore nor heal. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MeshCore or heal.?

MeshCore ships an update every 3 weeks, and heal. monthly. Most recently, MeshCore was updated on November 14, 2026 and heal. on November 13, 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.*