Comparison

RatelMesh vs WireRoute

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

Head to head
About

RatelMesh

Features
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RatelMesh gives you a practical path back to your own network. Enroll with a one-time code from your RatelMesh administrator, connect directly to devices in your private mesh, or route internet traffic through an exit you control. The built-in Network Doctor checks the Coordinator, Relay, exit, WireGuard, MTU, DNS, IP routing, and media connectivity, then produces a redacted report you can review before sharing. RatelMesh keeps each device's private tunnel keys on that device. The service does not store your passwords, webpage content, or plaintext tunnel traffic. Temporary access and exit selection remain visible and under administrator or device-owner control. RatelMesh is for people and small teams that want the control of a self-managed network without maintaining every moving part themselves. A RatelMesh tenant and a one-time enrollment code are required.

About

WireRoute

Features
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WireRoute is a focused WireGuard client for iPhone that makes everyday routing choices clear. Use your existing WireGuard configuration, import a profile from a file or QR code, or create one from scratch. Each profile can switch between Split Tunnel and Full Tunnel routing without maintaining duplicate configurations. Highlights: - Standard WireGuard protocol - Split Tunnel for selected networks - Full Tunnel for all supported traffic - Unsupported address-family blocking in Full Tunnel mode - Profile import from a file, archive, or QR code - On-demand activation options - Configuration export and diagnostic logs WireRoute does not provide a VPN subscription or server. You need access to a compatible WireGuard endpoint and a valid configuration.

Screenshots

RatelMesh3 screens
WireRoute4 screens

Verdict

The call

RatelMesh and WireRoute are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RatelMesh versus WireRoute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRatelMeshWireRoute
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFuture Alpha LLCMike Gomon

In-app purchases

None

RatelMesh

No in-app purchases

None

WireRoute

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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