Ham Radio Net Control vs MeshCore Update
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ham Radio Net Control
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QRZ integration for Callsign lookup. Check-in Management during Net including adding Comments/Notes after a Ham Checks in. And mark commented after check-in in case you miss one going through the list. Export Reports and Share, Email or Save to Files. Syncs with the Opensource Net Control App on Github under the GitHub user @crypiehef.
MeshCore Update
This utility app facilitates firmware updates for compatible MeshCore repeater devices. It supports both Bluetooth DFU and Wi-Fi OTA update methods, allowing users to download firmware, manage local files, and initiate the update process.
- Bluetooth DFU updates
- Wi-Fi OTA updates
- Check official firmware releases
- Download firmware packages
- Local firmware file management
- Scan for compatible devices
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MeshCore Update is a hardware utility app for updating supported MeshCore repeater devices. The app supports two firmware update methods: • Bluetooth DFU for supported nRF52-based MeshCore devices • Wi-Fi OTA for supported ESP32-based MeshCore devices You can select a supported hardware target, check official MeshCore firmware releases, download matching firmware packages, keep firmware files locally on your iPhone, and start the update flow from one place. For Bluetooth DFU devices, the app scans for compatible OTA / DFU devices and uploads the selected firmware package over Bluetooth. For ESP32 devices, the app connects to the device’s MeshCore OTA Wi-Fi access point and uploads the selected firmware using the device’s local OTA update interface. No login or account is required. Full firmware update testing requires supported MeshCore hardware. Without hardware, you can still browse supported targets, check official releases, download firmware files, and manage the local firmware repository.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MeshCore Update at Free against Ham Radio Net Control's $4.99. MeshCore Update also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Ham Radio Net Control's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On 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
MeshCore Update is free to download; Ham Radio Net Control costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ham Radio Net Control ships an update every 4 weeks, MeshCore Update every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ham Radio Net Control | MeshCore Update |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jason Faulhefer | Aleksandrs Sergejevs |
In-app purchases
Ham Radio Net Control
No in-app purchases
MeshCore Update
No in-app purchases
Questions
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