bitchat mesh vs SquadDay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
bitchat mesh
Connect with people nearby without needing personal contact information. This app facilitates private, encrypted group chats using Bluetooth mesh technology, making it ideal for local communication without internet access.
- Local Bluetooth mesh chat
- No internet required
- Encrypted private messages
- Relays messages for range
- Sidegroupchat functionality
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chat with people around you. don't need their phone # or email. the sidegroupchat for any function. uses bluetooth mesh, no internet needed. relays messages to go the distance! encrypted private messages.
SquadDay
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SquadDay helps friend groups, families, and teams plan real-life meetups without endless texting. Create groups, compare schedules, chat together, vote on plans, and find the best time for everyone to hang out. Features: • Group chat and planning • Shared availability and busy times • Plan voting (Yes / No / Maybe) • Weekly schedule updates • Notifications for plans and group activity • Private and invite-only groups • Mobile-friendly planning experience Whether you're organizing family events, friend outings, game nights, or trips, SquadDay makes planning simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: bitchat mesh at every 4 days against SquadDay's every 2 weeks. bitchat mesh also leads on chart position (#165 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
bitchat mesh ships an update every 4 days, SquadDay every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | bitchat mesh | SquadDay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (515 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 515 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #165 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | permissionless tech, llc | AUSTIN BAILEY PUMPHREY |
Bugs and requests
bitchat mesh
Reported bugs
2 issues- Typing input field issues on Mac
- Notifications not working consistently on iOS
Requested features
5 requests- Drawing/sketching feature like Pictochat
- Customizable themes and UI options
- Ability to filter messages by favorites or verified users
- Support for file sharing and image transfer
- Integration with cryptocurrency/Bitcoin payments
SquadDay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
bitchat mesh
No in-app purchases
SquadDay
No in-app purchases
