MeshCoreScanner

Meshcore coverage mapper

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

MeshCoreScanner is a companion app for MeshCore BLE radio devices that maps LoRa mesh network coverage in real time. Connect to your MeshCore companion radio via Bluetooth Low Energy and start scanning for nearby repeaters as you move. The app automatically triggers discovery scans based on distance traveled or time intervals, logging every repeater response with signal strength, SNR, and GPS coordinates. KEY FEATURES • Live Coverage Mapping — Scan points and discovered repeaters are plotted on an OpenStreetMap-based map as you travel • Repeater Database — All discovered repeaters are cataloged with signal quality, node type, coordinates, and discovery history • Coverage Visualization — View per-repeater coverage areas based on aggregated scan data • Scan Sessions — Organize your scanning activity into sessions for easy comparison and management • Scan-to-Repeater Lines — Tap any scan point to see connections to all repeaters heard at that location • Background Scanning — Continues scanning while the app is in the background using GPS and BLE • Distance or Time Trigger — Configure scans to trigger every X meters or every X seconds • Data Management — Delete repeaters by age or distance, filter imports, manage sessions • GeoJSON Export — Share your coverage data for analysis in external tools • Fully Offline — All data is stored locally on your device, no account or internet connection required REQUIREMENTS • A MeshCore-compatible BLE companion radio device • iPhone with Bluetooth Low Energy support • Location permission for GPS-based scan mapping MeshCoreScanner is built for the MeshCore LoRa mesh networking community. Whether you're planning repeater placement, verifying coverage, or exploring network reach — this app gives you the data you need.

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Version 2.1 — more reliable in the field, easier to read on the map. • Find any repeater from the map: search by name or key, nearest first. Picking one centres the map on it and draws its coverage. • Coverage from real signal: rings show where a repeater was heard at ≥ +5 dB, ≥ 0 dB and at all, built from your own scans. Tap a repeater pin to see it. • Repeaters stay visible when zoomed out and have their own dark-blue clusters. • Scan now, anytime: one-off scans from the map and from driving mode, even with no session running. They are saved in a “Manual scans” session. • Names for unknown nodes: repeaters that show up only as a key get their name from your companion's contact list automatically. • Auto-reconnect: the app remembers your MeshCore companion and reconnects after a drop or app restart. • Background GPS: asks for Always location so scanning keeps going in your pocket. • Scan now + countdown: trigger a discovery immediately and see when the next one fires. • GPS track, SNR heatmap, empty-scan holes, and night/terrain map tiles (OpenStreetMap attribution included). Tiles are cached for offline reuse. • Repeater details, search, watchlist alerts, and “show on map”. • Sessions you can rename, annotate, and export one at a time. • Import GeoJSON, plus GPX/KML export and a full JSON backup/restore. • Driving mode shows the next-scan countdown and a compass; voice announcements are optional. • Cleaner map chrome, onboarding, and a Data tab for sessions + repeaters. Drive safely.

The developer, Jaroslaw Karas, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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    Provider
    Jaroslaw Karas
    Size
    1.5 MB
    Category
    Utilities
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    Location
    This app may use your location even when it is not open, which can decrease device battery life.
    Languages
    English and 3 more
    • English, German, Polish, Spanish
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    © 2026 Jaroslaw Karas