SocialMesh vs MTPROXY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SocialMesh
This app allows users to observe, manage, and operate offline mesh networks. It connects to compatible devices to display real-time mesh activity, including packets, hops, and signal decay. Features include direct messaging, presence tracking, node collection, and advanced automation capabilities.
- Offline mesh network management
- Real-time packet and signal monitoring
- Direct and channel messaging
- Node presence tracking and visualization
- Collectible node cards (NodeDex)
- Automation and rule-based triggers
- Customizable dashboards and widgets
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SocialMesh is an offline-first companion for Meshtastic and LoRa mesh networks, built to observe, manage, and operate real mesh systems in the field. Requires a Meshtastic device - SocialMesh connects directly to Meshtastic radios over Bluetooth or USB and reflects what the mesh is actually doing: packets, hops, airtime, and decay. Core capabilities Mesh connectivity - Bluetooth and USB device support - Pairing, discovery, reconnect, and recovery flows - Multi-device environments supported Messaging - Direct messages and channel chat - Canned replies and quick message sheet - Traceroute and position requests Signals & presence - Short-lived broadcasts with TTL - Time-decayed presence feed - Map, grid, and gallery views - Sorting and filtering by proximity, activity, and expiry NodeDex - Collector Album - Every node you encounter becomes a collectible card with a unique sigil - Rarity tiers and patina that deepens with each encounter - Track co-sightings and build your mesh story Maps & Visualization - Local mesh map and global mesh map - 3D Globe — interactive world view of mesh activity - Proximity sorting and location links Aether - High-Altitude Tracking - Track Meshtastic nodes at 35,000 ft - LoRa signals can reach 400+ km at altitude - Schedule flights, report receptions, global leaderboard Device management - Region setup and onboarding - Radio, channel, and security configuration - Power, Bluetooth, and network controls Telemetry & diagnostics - Node health and metrics - Environmental sensors - Logs and exports Automation - Triggers, conditions, and rules - Alerts and integrations (including IFTTT) - Scheduled messages and location-based actions Dashboards & widgets - Customizable in-app widgets with live data bindings - Home screen widgets - Charts, gauges, and graphs for battery, telemetry, environment sensors Notifications - Granular, per-event notification controls Additional tools - Range testing - Geofence picker Cloud Sync (Optional Subscription) SocialMesh works fully offline. Cloud Sync is an optional monthly or yearly subscription that backs up your NodeDex, automations, custom widgets, and profile across all your devices. Without it, data stays on-device only. Premium Features (Optional) - Theme Pack: 12 accent colors - Ringtone Pack: searchable library of thousands of RTTTL ringtones - Automations: advanced rules and scheduled broadcasts - IFTTT Integration: connect to 700+ apps and services The app is device-centric and mesh-true: the UI mirrors real radio behavior rather than forcing binary "online/offline" states. Track node presence as confidence that naturally fades when packets stop arriving. Explore local and global mesh activity on live maps. Diagnose radios, manage channels, and automate responses - even when completely offline. Terms of Use: https://socialmesh.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://socialmesh.app/privacy
MTPROXY
Discover and configure MTProto proxy servers for enhanced Telegram connectivity. This utility offers a continuously updated directory and quick, one-tap setup for secure, encrypted connections. Enjoy offline access to recently fetched proxy data and easy sharing of configuration details.
- MTProto proxy directory
- One-tap proxy setup
- Automatic directory updates
- Offline proxy data access
- Copy and share configurations
- Privacy-focused design
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MTPROTO Proxy Hub is a simple utility for discovering and configuring MTProto proxy servers on your iPhone and iPad. PROXY DIRECTORY Browse a large, continuously updated list of publicly available MTProto proxy servers. QUICK SETUP Configure MTProto proxy settings in seconds with an easy one-tap workflow. AUTO UPDATE The proxy directory refreshes automatically to keep the list current. OFFLINE ACCESS Recently fetched proxy data is stored locally for quick access. COPY & SHARE Copy proxy configuration details and share them easily. FREE TO USE No subscriptions. No hidden costs. PRIVACY FOCUSED Uses Telegram’s official MTProto protocol for encrypted connections. We do not collect personal data or monitor activity. MTPROTO Proxy Hub is a configuration utility designed to help users manage MTProto proxy settings in a simple and organized way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SocialMesh at 71% against MTPROXY's 10%. SocialMesh also leads on ads (none vs shown). MTPROXY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. SocialMesh sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MTPROXY asks for nothing beyond the download.
MTPROXY holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTPROXY has 148 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of SocialMesh's written reviews are positive against 10% of MTPROXY's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SocialMesh ships an update every 4 days, MTPROXY weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SocialMesh | MTPROXY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (24 ratings) | 4.5 (148 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 10.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 148 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GOTNULL PTY. LTD. | Sunandan Sekhar Das |
Customer experience
SocialMesh
MTPROXY
In-app purchases
SocialMesh
- Cloud Sync - Monthly$2.991 Month
- Cloud Sync - Yearly$19.991 Year
- Ringtone Pack$1.99
- Theme Pack$2.99
- Widget Pack$3.99
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- IFTTT Pack$3.99
- Translation Pack$3.99
- Automations Pack$4.99
- Complete Pack$9.99
MTPROXY
No in-app purchases









