Comparison

MeshScope vs iRAID

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

iRAID

Features
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iRAID is a free Rust raid planning companion built for fast, practical base and farming decisions. Estimate raid costs, compare boom requirements, plan targets, check raid feasibility, and use iFARM tools for planter and genetics planning. Features include: - Raid cost calculators for common base materials and targets - Target planning for walls, doors, deployables, and compounds - ROI and feasibility tools to help decide when a raid is worth it - iFARM plant slot planning and genetics helpers - Local preferences saved on device - No account, no subscription, and no required sign-in iRAID is an independent fan-made utility and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Facepunch Studios. Rust is a trademark of Facepunch Studios Ltd.

Screenshots

MeshScope4 screens
iRAID3 screens

Verdict

The call

MeshScope and iRAID are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MeshScope versus iRAID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshScopeiRAID
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLemuridae Labs LLCAdam Donovan

In-app purchases

None

MeshScope

No in-app purchases

None

iRAID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MeshScope free?
MeshScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iRAID free?
iRAID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MeshScope or iRAID have ads?
Neither MeshScope nor iRAID shows ads.

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