Comparison

MeshRelay vs MeshRoute

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

Head to head
About

MeshRelay

Features
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MeshRelay connects you directly with people nearby --- no internet, no servers, no accounts required. Using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, MeshRelay discovers other users around you and lets you exchange end-to-end encrypted messages, photos, voice messages, and videos entirely offline. ---------- KEY FEATURES ---------- PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every message is end-to-end encrypted. No servers store your data. No accounts, no phone numbers, no email addresses needed. WORKS WITHOUT INTERNET MeshRelay creates a direct peer-to-peer connection using Bluetooth and local Wi-Fi. Perfect for areas with no signal, travel, events, or anywhere you want truly private communication. MESH NETWORKING Messages can hop between devices, extending your reach even when a direct connection isn't possible. YOU CONTROL YOUR IDENTITY Create a local identity with just a display name. Optionally add a profile to help nearby peers recognize you. Delete everything instantly at any time. QR CODE CONTACT EXCHANGE Add contacts securely by scanning each other's QR codes --- no server lookup, no central directory. PEER DISCOVERY (18+) Adults who provide their birth year and month can discover nearby MeshRelay users automatically. Minors can still add contacts safely via QR code. RICH MESSAGING Send text, photos, videos, voice messages, and files. Reply to specific messages, edit or revoke sent messages.Automatic translation is supported on devices running iOS 18 or later. ---------- PERFECT FOR ---------- - Festivals, concerts, and crowded events - Travel in areas with limited connectivity - Privacy-conscious communication - Emergency communication when networks are down - Local community groups MeshRelay requires no subscription, no login, and no internet connection to work. Your conversations stay on your device.

About

MeshRoute

Features
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MeshRoute turns nearby Apple devices into a private local network — no router, no hotspot, no internet required. Whether you’re gaming with friends, moving files across devices, or networking in a place with no Wi‑Fi, MeshRoute brings every Apple device onto one shared LAN using Apple’s peer-to-peer wireless technology (the same protocol used by AirDrop). WHAT YOU CAN DO • Host or join a nearby MeshRoute network in seconds • Get a real local IP on every device — apps that work on a normal LAN just work • Play local multiplayer games without a shared Wi‑Fi network • Share files with Mesh Drop Box while you’re connected to the same mesh HOW IT FEELS Open MeshRoute, host a network, and let nearby devicces scan and join. Each device gets an address on your private subnet. From there, ping, play, stream locally, or transfer files, all over a direct device-to-device link. BUILT ON APPLE NETWORKING • Peer-to-peer wireless • Standard IPv4 networking for apps you already use • Optional Mesh Drop Box for session-based file sharing between connected peers Privacy-minded by design: traffic stays between your nearby devices. No account required to start a local mesh.* * Purchases and premium features may use App Store billing. Internet is only needed for optional upgrades, not for local mesh networking. Privacy Policy: https://meshroute.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: MeshRoute is a local device-to-device network, not a VPN service. It doesn't route internet traffic, hide your IP, or change your location. There are no servers, relays, or proxies, your data stays directly between your nearby devices. MeshRoute does not collect, store, or transmit any of your data.

Screenshots

MeshRelay2 screens
MeshRoute4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeshRelay at none against MeshRoute's 2. MeshRelay also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MeshRoute sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. MeshRelay asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MeshRelay versus MeshRoute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshRelayMeshRoute
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro EndoRoutecore LLC

In-app purchases

None

MeshRelay

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MeshRoute

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annually$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

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

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