Comparison

Lora Lora vs nRF Mesh

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lora Lora

This app helps users determine their proximity to The Things Network (TTN) LoRaWAN gateways. It displays information about the nearest gateway and allows users to view details by selecting a gateway on a map. A search function and location sharing are also included.

Highlights
  • Check proximity to TTN LoRaWAN gateways
  • View nearest gateway information
  • Map display of gateways
  • Gateway search functionality
  • Location sharing for current position
Features
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The Lora app will allow users to check if they are in range of a TTN (The Things Network) LoRaWAN gateway. On launch, the app will show information on the nearest gateway available. By clicking a gateway on the map, additional information regarding this gateway is displayed. A simple search option allows you to scan gateway availability and with location sharing turned on, a click of the button will bring you to your current location. Disclaimer: Gateway range can deviate from the data displayed by the app. Gateways are managed independently uptimes are not guaranteed.

About

nRF Mesh

Easily deploy and manage Bluetooth Mesh networks. Control individual nodes, configure network settings, and update device firmware remotely. Supports a wide range of BLE devices compatible with Bluetooth Mesh.

Highlights
  • Node provisioning and identification
  • Remote provisioning capabilities
  • Network and application key configuration
  • Node control via various server models
  • Device firmware updates
  • Granular control over publication data and subscriptions
  • Explore node capabilities and security settings
Features
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nRF Mesh allows you to easily deploy nodes to any Bluetooth Mesh compatible Nodes, giving you flexibility to deploy many different Mesh network Setups. Features: • Identifying: Identify a node before provisioning it. • Provisioning: Deployment of a new Node is as simple as a press of a button. All Out-Of-Band (OOB) methods are supported. • Remote Provisioning: Allows provisioning Nodes that are too faw to reach them directly. • Configuration: Create Network and Application keys or use the randomly generated ones, subscribe to groups and setup your nodes for publishing. • Node Control: Control nodes with Generic OnOff Server, Generic Level Server, Generic OnPowerUp Server, Scene Server and many other models. • Device Firmware Update: Quickly send a new firmware to the Distributor and observe it slowly distributing it to all the nodes. Additionally, you may also run the following configuration commands on your network: • Fully control node publication data. All publication parameters are configurable. • Add/Remove one or more subscription addresses on a model. • Create own AppKeys, or generate them using the builtin crypto-safe generator. • Bind/unbind an Application Key to a specific model for full granular control of your networks' security. • Explore the nodes' capabilities to view all elements, models, provisioning time and date, Manufacturer and available vendor data. • Set the Default TTL on a per-node basis. • Manage global AppKey list on a node. • And much more... Hardware support: - This version of the app is capable of communicating with any BLE devices that speak Bluetooth Mesh! - We recommend nRF5 devices with our nRF SDK for Mesh or nRF Connect SDK.

Screenshots

Lora Lora3 screens
nRF Mesh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: nRF Mesh at 4.0 against Lora Lora's 1.0. nRF Mesh also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 13%) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Lora Lora's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

nRF Mesh holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Lora Lora's written reviews are positive against 30% of nRF Mesh's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lora Lora versus nRF Mesh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLora LoranRF Mesh
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews30.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriMM Multimedia B.V.Nordic Semiconductor ASA

Customer experience

Lora Lora

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

nRF Mesh

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lora Lora

No in-app purchases

None

nRF Mesh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lora Lora free?
Lora Lora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is nRF Mesh free?
nRF Mesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lora Lora or nRF Mesh?
nRF Mesh is rated higher. Lora Lora averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while nRF Mesh averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Lora Lora or nRF Mesh have ads?
Neither Lora Lora nor nRF Mesh shows ads.

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