# MeshCore Update vs RadioMail

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeshCore Update at none against RadioMail's 2. RadioMail's advantage is iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RadioMail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. MeshCore Update asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MeshCore Update against 5.0 for RadioMail. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeshCore Update | RadioMail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshcore-update/id6778491808/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiomail/id6779002258/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandrs Sergejevs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896102690) | [Island Magic Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529387252) |

## What reviewers say

### MeshCore Update

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshcore-update/id6778491808)

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.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth DFU updates, Wi-Fi OTA updates, Check official firmware releases, Download firmware packages, Local firmware file management, Scan for compatible devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RadioMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiomail/id6779002258)

Access the Winlink amateur radio email system from your Apple devices. Send and receive messages over the internet or amateur radio, manage your inbox, and stay connected off-grid. Requires a valid amateur radio license.

**Highlights:** Send/receive email over internet or radio, Background message checking, Connect via Packet, ARDOP, VARA FM/HF, Peer-to-peer email exchange, Winlink station directory with best path prediction, Smart mailboxes for organization, Send resized photos over radio, Compose and view Winlink forms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MeshCore Update free?

MeshCore Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RadioMail free?

RadioMail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MeshCore Update or RadioMail?

MeshCore Update and RadioMail are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do MeshCore Update or RadioMail have ads?

Neither MeshCore Update nor RadioMail shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*