Comparison

MeshCoreScanner vs Tempo

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

Head to head
About

MeshCoreScanner

This app maps LoRa mesh network coverage in real-time by connecting to compatible BLE radio devices. It plots scan points and discovered repeaters on a map, cataloging signal quality and discovery history. Organize scans into sessions and export data for external analysis.

Highlights
  • Live coverage mapping on OpenStreetMap
  • Repeater database with discovery history
  • Coverage visualization per repeater
  • Organized scan sessions
  • Background scanning with GPS/BLE
  • GeoJSON data export
  • Fully offline functionality
Features
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MeshCoreScanner is a companion app for MeshCore BLE radio devices that maps LoRa mesh network coverage in real time. Connect to your MeshCore companion radio via Bluetooth Low Energy and start scanning for nearby repeaters as you move. The app automatically triggers discovery scans based on distance traveled or time intervals, logging every repeater response with signal strength, SNR, and GPS coordinates. KEY FEATURES • Live Coverage Mapping — Scan points and discovered repeaters are plotted on an OpenStreetMap-based map as you travel • Repeater Database — All discovered repeaters are cataloged with signal quality, node type, coordinates, and discovery history • Coverage Visualization — View per-repeater coverage areas based on aggregated scan data • Scan Sessions — Organize your scanning activity into sessions for easy comparison and management • Scan-to-Repeater Lines — Tap any scan point to see connections to all repeaters heard at that location • Background Scanning — Continues scanning while the app is in the background using GPS and BLE • Distance or Time Trigger — Configure scans to trigger every X meters or every X seconds • Data Management — Delete repeaters by age or distance, filter imports, manage sessions • GeoJSON Export — Share your coverage data for analysis in external tools • Fully Offline — All data is stored locally on your device, no account or internet connection required REQUIREMENTS • A MeshCore-compatible BLE companion radio device • iPhone with Bluetooth Low Energy support • Location permission for GPS-based scan mapping MeshCoreScanner is built for the MeshCore LoRa mesh networking community. Whether you're planning repeater placement, verifying coverage, or exploring network reach — this app gives you the data you need.

About

Tempo

Features
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Tempo is a chess clock that stays out of the way. Put your iPhone or iPad next to the board - and play. • Two big halves, one per player. After your move, tap anywhere on your half. • White is light, Black is dark. The top half faces the player across the table. • Precise to the millisecond. In the final ten seconds the clock shows tenths. • Every common time control: bullet to classical, increment, delay, custom times. • Before the game: enter names, swap or draw colors, flip sides. • Afterwards: rematch in one tap, stats for every move, a history of your games. No ads, no account, no tracking. Tempo collects no data and works offline.

Screenshots

MeshCoreScanner4 screens
Tempo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tempo at every 2 days against MeshCoreScanner's every 6 weeks. Tempo also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MeshCoreScanner ships an update every 6 weeks, Tempo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MeshCoreScanner versus Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshCoreScannerTempo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaroslaw Karaslenn Gahlert

In-app purchases

None

MeshCoreScanner

No in-app purchases

None

Tempo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MeshCoreScanner free?
MeshCoreScanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MeshCoreScanner or Tempo have ads?
Neither MeshCoreScanner nor Tempo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MeshCoreScanner or Tempo?
MeshCoreScanner ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tempo every 2 days. Most recently, MeshCoreScanner was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tempo on October 29, 2026.

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