Comparison

ZeroComm vs Nelos

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

Head to head
About

ZeroComm

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ZeroComm is a simple, fully offline iOS client for Meshtastic LoRa mesh networks. Built for anyone β€” when cellular and WiFi are gone and your neighbors are scattered about the block, use LoRa mesh. No accounts, no cloud, no internet. Completely independent mesh. TEST IT BEFORE YOU NEED IT. FEATURES β€” Bluetooth connect to any Meshtastic node β€” Group channels and direct messaging with delivery confirmation β€” Offline maps with node positions, waypoint management and sharing β€” KML export compatible with Organic Maps β€” Background operation with notifications and unread badge β€” Message and waypoint history with CSV export GETTING STARTED Requires Meshtastic-compatible LoRa hardware (e.g. Heltec V4). A free Python setup script is available to configure and clone a group of devices to a shared setup via Bluetooth. https://github.com/joshsoftapp-coder/ZeroComm_nodeSetup_py ZeroComm is an independent project by Josh Soft, not affiliated with Meshtastic LLC.

About

Nelos

Features
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Stay connected, even beyond cell coverage. Nelos helps families and small teams share locations, exchange messages, and coordinate using MeshCore-compatible LoRa radiosβ€”even without mobile coverage or internet access. YOUR TEAM, TOGETHER β€’ View teammates and compatible trackers on one map β€’ Exchange team and direct messages β€’ Track family members, pets, and personal belongings using compatible devices β€’ Send help requests and coordinate with responders β€’ Set up and join teams offline using QR codes READY FOR THE OUTDOORS β€’ Download offline maps worldwide β€’ Mark campsites, meeting points, and hazards with waypoints β€’ View the last 24 hours of location history MORE WITH NELOS PRO Unlock multiple active teams on one map and up to 90 days of location history with a one-time lifetime purchase. PRIVACY-FOCUSED No account required. No central message server. Built for families, hiking, outdoor adventures, travel, volunteer teams, and off-grid situations. COMPATIBLE HARDWARE REQUIRED Off-grid communication requires MeshCore-compatible LoRa hardware. Download maps before heading out. Tracking and message delivery depend on your devices, radio conditions, terrain, and permissions. Help requests go to your teams, not emergency services. Nelos should not be your only means of communication or safety in critical situations.

Screenshots

ZeroComm4 screens
Nelos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Nelos at 3 against ZeroComm's 1. Nelos also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ZeroComm versus Nelos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeroCommNelos
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShlomo SegalThe Quyen Le

In-app purchases

None

ZeroComm

No in-app purchases

None

Nelos

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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