# Viking App Poland vs Meshtastic

The clearest difference is rating: Viking App Poland at 4.6 against Meshtastic's 4.1. Viking App Poland also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.5). Meshtastic's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (835 vs 52). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Viking App Poland holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 835 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Viking App Poland's written reviews are positive against 44% of Meshtastic's.

Viking App Poland ships an update every 6 weeks, Meshtastic every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viking App Poland | Meshtastic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-app-poland/id945983704/reviews)** | [4.1 (835 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **835** |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 130 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [VikingCo Poland Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101719345) | [Meshtastic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586432533) |

## What reviewers say

### Viking App Poland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-app-poland/id945983704)

Manage your mobile account, track data usage, and handle payments. Invite friends to join the network for discounts and share unused data. Access exclusive Viking-themed content and connect with customer support.

**Highlights:** Account management, Payment control, Referral program, Data sharing, Viking world news, Help desk support, In-app store

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Meshtastic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshtastic/id1586432531)

This app enables off-grid, decentralized communication via a low-power mesh network. Send text messages in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service.

**Highlights:** Off-grid communication, Decentralized mesh network, Low-power LoRa radio support, Text messaging, No cellular/WiFi required

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-made app
- 🚀 Polished and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Powerful features for off-grid communication
- 👍 Great community and responsive developers
- 👍 Continuously improving with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable messaging and node connections
- 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Lacking feature parity with Android version

**Reported bugs**

- Canned messages configuration issues
- Location sharing and traceroute functions not working
- Settings screen bugs and crashes
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

**Requested features**

- Offline maps support
- Ability to customize notifications
- More sorting and filtering options for nodes
- Apple Watch and Shortcuts integration
- Improved documentation and user guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Viking App Poland free?

Viking App Poland is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Meshtastic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Viking App Poland or Meshtastic?

Viking App Poland is rated higher. Viking App Poland averages 4.6 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Meshtastic averages 4.1 from 835 ratings.

### Do Viking App Poland or Meshtastic have ads?

Neither Viking App Poland nor Meshtastic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Viking App Poland or Meshtastic?

Viking App Poland ships an update every 6 weeks, and Meshtastic every 9 days. Most recently, Viking App Poland was updated on October 24, 2026 and Meshtastic on October 27, 2026.

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