Comparison

MeshScope vs SafeRadius

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

Head to head
About

MeshScope

Discover active Meshtastic nodes globally with this mobile mapping tool. View node locations, zoom in on nearby devices, and interact with an AI chatbot for detailed information. It connects to the global Meshtastic network via the internet.

Highlights
  • Global Meshtastic node discovery
  • Interactive world map
  • Nearby node identification
  • Detailed node information
  • AI MeshBot for node details
  • Filter nodes by time
Features
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The MeshScope application is a quick way to find active Meshtastic nodes, anywhere in the world. A mobile companion to the MeshScope web site, this makes it easy to find your position, and to zoom around and find other nodes nearby. Want to dig in to details? Chat with the AI MeshBot to find out more about nodes around you, chat in your native language, and have fun! The app relies on the Meshtastic network for finding nodes, and the nodes shown may be filtered by time to only see the most recent, or to see all nodes over the last several days. Want details? Tap a marker and view the specifics of any node on the map! Although this will show the Meshtastic network, it does not require a local mesh radio and uses an internet connection to retrieve the mesh network information. This also means that the app will not be able to show any mesh radios not reporting to the global Meshtastic MQTT network.

About

SafeRadius

This app provides a radar-style map of registered offenders in your area using public records. It offers situational awareness for parents, travelers, and residents to make informed decisions about their surroundings. View summarized details of public record information for registered individuals.

Highlights
  • Radar-style safety map
  • Displays registered offenders
  • Uses public offender registries
  • Summarized record details
  • Situational awareness tool
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Stay informed about your surroundings with SafeRadius, a radar-style safety map built on official public offender registries across the United States. SafeRadius uses your location to display nearby registered offenders in a clear, intuitive radar view. With over 850,000 public records from official state and federal databases, you get at-a-glance awareness of individuals convicted of qualifying offenses in your area. Tap any marker to view summarized public record details, including offense type and key registry information. SafeRadius is designed for situational awareness and safety planning—helping parents, travelers, and concerned residents make informed choices about where they live, work, and spend time using data that is already public record. RESPONSIBLE USE: SafeRadius does not encourage harassment, doxxing, or discrimination. Locations may be generalized to protect privacy, and the app reminds users that listed individuals retain legal rights. Misuse of registry information may be prohibited by law in some jurisdictions. DATA NOTICE: Availability and completeness vary by state. Registry information may change over time. Always refer to your official state registry for the most current data. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: SafeRadius offers a free 24-hour trial with full access to all features. A subscription is required after the trial period. • Monthly: $4.99/month • Yearly: $19.99/year Subscription features include: Radar display of nearby offenders Map view with markers Detailed offender information cards Apple Watch companion app with widgets Regular database updates Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.gridbase.net/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

MeshScope4 screens
SafeRadius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MeshScope at 5.0 against SafeRadius's 4.5. MeshScope also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). SafeRadius's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SafeRadius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MeshScope asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MeshScope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MeshScope's written reviews are positive against 80% of SafeRadius's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MeshScope ships an update fortnightly, SafeRadius every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MeshScope versus SafeRadius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshScopeSafeRadius
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB411 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLemuridae Labs LLCJacob Knight

Customer experience

MeshScope

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SafeRadius

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MeshScope

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SafeRadius

Subscriptions2
  • United States$4.991 Month
  • United States$19.991 Year

Questions

Is MeshScope free?
MeshScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SafeRadius free?
SafeRadius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MeshScope or SafeRadius?
MeshScope is rated higher. MeshScope averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SafeRadius averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do MeshScope or SafeRadius have ads?
Neither MeshScope nor SafeRadius shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MeshScope or SafeRadius?
MeshScope ships an update fortnightly, and SafeRadius every 3 days. Most recently, MeshScope was updated on September 14, 2026 and SafeRadius on June 11, 2026.

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