MeshCore-TEAM
Off-grid messaging & tracking
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Off-grid messaging, mapping, and team tracking with MeshCore radios. Stay connected and coordinated anywhere—no cellular required.
MeshCore-TEAM is an off-grid communications app built for environments where cellular and internet connectivity are unavailable.
Powered by MeshCore and a compatible companion radio, MeshCore-TEAM enables reliable, encrypted communication over a decentralized LoRa mesh network—keeping your group connected and coordinated in remote environments.
Designed for fast deployment, MeshCore-TEAM allows entire groups to get up and running in minutes with minimal setup.
Key Features
Live Location Sharing
View real-time positions of team members on shared offline maps.
Mesh Messaging
Communicate across the network using:
Public channels
Private channels
Direct messages
Offline Maps
Download and store maps from multiple providers for full offline use, including satellite and topographic layers.
Waypoints & Route Sharing
Create, color-code, and share waypoints and multi-point routes. Received routes appear instantly on the map.
Automatic Team Setup
Share complete team configurations—including radio settings, channels, maps, and routes—using a single file or QR code. No internet required.
Connectivity Awareness
Monitor network reachability and connection quality in real time, helping teams understand coverage and maintain communication.
Smart Mesh Optimization
Automatically adjusts network behavior based on conditions to extend coverage when needed and reduce unnecessary traffic when the network is stable.
Background Operation
Maintain connectivity and receive updates while using the app in the field.
Advanced Capabilities (with compatible firmware)
Autonomous Tracking
Compatible radios can broadcast GPS location independently without a phone connected, enabling deployable tracking nodes.
Enhanced Mesh Performance
Custom firmware enables advanced forwarding behavior for improved reliability in dynamic network conditions.
Use Cases
Search and Rescue (SAR) operations
Backcountry hiking, camping, and hunting
Off-grid expeditions and field work
Any team operating beyond cellular coverage
Requirements
A compatible MeshCore-enabled companion radio device
Bluetooth connection between your phone and the radio
MeshCore-TEAM is not a replacement for emergency or satellite communication systems.
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
Bug fixes
- Fix for DM routing not correctly being updated when used on established mesh.
- Fix for connecting cycle losing channels and never recovering.
- Fix for chat windows not holding view on last message.
- Fix for chat window occasionally flickering
New Features:
- Added compatibility with hashtag channels.
- Added ability to import custom KMZ overlays, and share/import via config.
The developer, Thomas Mackintosh, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Thomas Mackintosh
- Size
- 43.8 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.5 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.5 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.5 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.4 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Messaging and Chat
- Copyright
- © 2026 Thomas Mackintosh