SocialMesh is an offline-first companion for Meshtastic and LoRa mesh networks, built to observe, manage, and operate real mesh systems in the field.
SocialMesh is an offline-first companion for Meshtastic and LoRa mesh networks, built to observe, manage, and operate real mesh systems in the field.
Requires a Meshtastic device - SocialMesh connects directly to Meshtastic radios over Bluetooth or USB and reflects what the mesh is actually doing: packets, hops, airtime, and decay.
Core capabilities
Mesh connectivity
- Bluetooth and USB device support
- Pairing, discovery, reconnect, and recovery flows
- Multi-device environments supported
Messaging
- Direct messages and channel chat
- Canned replies and quick message sheet
- Traceroute and position requests
Signals & presence
- Short-lived broadcasts with TTL
- Time-decayed presence feed
- Map, grid, and gallery views
- Sorting and filtering by proximity, activity, and expiry
NodeDex - Collector Album
- Every node you encounter becomes a collectible card with a unique sigil
- Rarity tiers and patina that deepens with each encounter
- Track co-sightings and build your mesh story
Maps & Visualization
- Local mesh map and global mesh map
- 3D Globe — interactive world view of mesh activity
- Proximity sorting and location links
Aether - High-Altitude Tracking
- Track Meshtastic nodes at 35,000 ft
- LoRa signals can reach 400+ km at altitude
- Schedule flights, report receptions, global leaderboard
Device management
- Region setup and onboarding
- Radio, channel, and security configuration
- Power, Bluetooth, and network controls
Telemetry & diagnostics
- Node health and metrics
- Environmental sensors
- Logs and exports
Automation
- Triggers, conditions, and rules
- Alerts and integrations (including IFTTT)
- Scheduled messages and location-based actions
Dashboards & widgets
- Customizable in-app widgets with live data bindings
- Home screen widgets
- Charts, gauges, and graphs for battery, telemetry, environment sensors
Notifications
- Granular, per-event notification controls
Additional tools
- Range testing
- Geofence picker
Cloud Sync (Optional Subscription)
SocialMesh works fully offline. Cloud Sync is an optional monthly or yearly subscription that backs up your NodeDex, automations, custom widgets, and profile across all your devices. Without it, data stays on-device only.
Premium Features (Optional)
- Theme Pack: 12 accent colors
- Ringtone Pack: searchable library of thousands of RTTTL ringtones
- Automations: advanced rules and scheduled broadcasts
- IFTTT Integration: connect to 700+ apps and services
The app is device-centric and mesh-true: the UI mirrors real radio behavior rather than forcing binary "online/offline" states. Track node presence as confidence that naturally fades when packets stop arriving. Explore local and global mesh activity on live maps. Diagnose radios, manage channels, and automate responses - even when completely offline.
Terms of Use: https://socialmesh.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://socialmesh.app/privacy
Really digging this app! It’s VERY well-functioning. Glad to see some alternatives to the official app. I also REALLY respect you for not collecting any user data. I value my privacy very much so reading through your privacy policy was very refreshing. Keep up the great work, looking forward to future updates!
Developer Response
Thanks for the kind words, really appreciate you taking the time to write this.Privacy is a core principle of Socialmesh, so it’s great to hear that resonated with you. There’s a lot more coming in upcoming releases, especially around performance and new features.
Excellent
syscheckin
Tbh, I’d buy group licenses for this, maybe offer 10-20 person license packs or something; where x number of people can use premoum features if someone buys a more expensive license key. Cool how you can buy with Stripe as well. Not a fan of actually logging in, so probably will perpetually use the guest account thing; no data collected and optionally a choice to have no cloud/profile stuff would be cool. App store listing says data isn’f collected but the app has opt-out analytics by default which don’t align with such. Dev would be best off having those disabled by default and perhaps having one or two total ever prompts asking users to turn on analytics, so you actually get meaningful consent.Oh, your app is fantastic by the way. Incredible implementation with pleasant ui and ux.Thanks for working on it.
Developer Response
Thanks so much for the thoughtful review and detailed feedback.Really appreciate both the kind words and the criticism. You’re absolutely right that SocialMesh should feel genuinely privacy-respecting, especially for people who prefer guest mode and local-first/offline-first usage.I’m currently working on changes to move analytics/diagnostics to an explicit opt-in model rather than opt-out, with clearer consent and better separation between crash diagnostics and product analytics. Guest mode and optional cloud/profile usage are also areas I want to continue improving and clarifying.The group/community licensing idea is also excellent and honestly fits the mesh community model really well, so that’s something I’m actively exploring for future releases.Thanks again for taking the time to write such a constructive review, and for the kind words about the UI/UX and implementation. It genuinely means a lot.
This app raises at the bar
LegendOfZelda007
This app really raises the bar as a Meshtastic client for iOS. It’s compatible with the standard Meshtastic firmware and devices, and the user experience is really great. I am sold.
Developer Response
Love hearing this. Great to know it’s working seamlessly with your Meshtastic devices. We’ve been shipping improvements quickly, so make sure you’re on the latest version.
Its works well
Twospota
I wrote a pretty favorable review for this app and got censored by Apple. No idea why. This app will add to understanding of your local Meshtastic network. There are a lot of tools and views. It takes some pressing around to discover them all. 3d maps could use a North pip to orient. Team map integration would be awesome. Really good overall.
Developer Response
Thanks for updating your review.We don’t moderate or remove App Store reviews ourselves, as that’s handled entirely by Apple. If something didn’t appear, it would have been filtered or delayed on their side.Appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback again.
Share the map
- Drop waypoints anywhere and broadcast them across the mesh, give them a name, an emoji, an expiry, and lock them so only you can edit. Everyone on your channel sees them.
Reply from your wrist
- Tap a message on the Apple Watch and shoot back a quick canned reply, threaded to the original. The watch inbox got a fresh look with sender avatars, and connects far more reliably.
Make it yours
New Light / Dark / System theme picker, plus a one-tap theme toggle in the side drawer.
Also: more reliable remote node configuration and a bunch of stability fixes.
Version 1.45.0
The developer, Fulvio Cusumano, 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.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
Fulvio Cusumano
Size
198.9 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.