ChatterBox vs Meshtastic: User Interface
ChatterBox
Does not rely on your mobile phone, app stores, or modern OS’ for a variety of reasons, mostly revolving around security and the ability to communicate privately, locally, and under any circumstances.
ChatterBox: Nearby Devices & People
Readable names, signal strength, device type, & more, at a glance.
ChatterBox: Recent Messages
Messages showing sender, device type, delivery times, & confirmations.
ChatterBox: Sending Messages
Type a message, set message priority, expiry, and other options.
ChatterBox: Device Metadata
View live & stored information about any device in your cluster.
ChatterBox: Command / Control
Interact with sensors / control devices, be notified of motion, & more.
ChatterBox: Beyond Messaging
Thermal imaging, sensor data, & more on the way.
Meshtastic
UI is tightly coupled to mobile phones / app stores, although they are working to branch away from that.
Meshtastic: Nearby Devices
Nearby nodes with self-reported code names are visible
Meshtastic: Recent Messages
Nearby nodes with self-reported code names are visible
Meshtastic: Sending Messages
More like a running chat, no concept of priority or expiry
Meshtastic: Device Metadata
No such concept
Meshtastic: Command / Control
No such concept
Meshtastic: Beyond Messaging
No such concept