Lora Lora vs BTBerryWifi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Check proximity to TTN LoRaWAN gateways
- View nearest gateway information
- Map display of gateways
- Gateway search functionality
- Location sharing for current position
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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.
BTBerryWifi
Easily connect your headless Raspberry Pi to a new Wi-Fi network using Bluetooth. Select networks, enter passwords, and manage connections without a monitor or keyboard. Offers advanced features for supporters, including enhanced security and detailed network information.
- Connect headless Raspberry Pi via Bluetooth
- Select Wi-Fi networks and enter passwords
- Connect to hidden SSID networks
- Save networks for future use
- View IP addresses and MAC addresses
- Detailed network strength and frequency information
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The Problem: Your headless Raspberry Pi needs to connect to a new wifi network. You cannot use ssh because your Mac/Pc is on the new network (and the old network is not available). You do not have access to a monitor/keyboard/mouse. Or your RPi is sealed in a box. The Solution: The BTBerryWifi app connects to your Headless Raspberry Pi via bluetooth, and allows you to select a wifi network seen by your Raspberry Pi. A simple familiar interface displays the network SSID (name) , the strength icon , and whether the wifi network is locked (encoded) or open. Tap the network to connect. If the network is locked, the app prompts you for the network's password (key). The Raspberry Pi is now connected! You can also connect to hidden SSID network . Any network you connect to at least once is saved on the raspberry pi for future re-use. Extra features for supporters: Encryption to secure network SSID and passwords from bluetooth eavesdropping. This also locks the Raspberry Pi to only those to whom you give a password so other users with this app cannot connect to your RPi. Extra information about the RPi: - IP4, IP6 addresses on the wifi network. - Mac address of the ethernet, wifi and bluetooth adapters. - Detail strength (dbM) and channel/frequency of all networks around the pi. (great for handling interference!) - user defined info from the RPi displayed on the iPhone/iPad Notes: 1) IMPORTANT: You must FISRT install the corresponding python program on the Raspberry Pi in order for the Raspberry Pi to communicate with the iPhone app.The python code to be installed is available for free (open source). An installation script is provided: follow the instructions at https://normfrenette.com/Set-wifi-via-bluetooth/Installation-RaspberryPi-automatic/ or https://github.com/nksan/Rpi-SetWiFi-viaBluetooth 2) Tested on Raspberry Pi 3B+,4 and 5 (OS: Buster(10), Bullseye(11), Bookworm(12), Ubuntu) & Banana pi (Armbian). 3) The app user guide can be found at: https://normfrenette.com/Set-wifi-via-bluetooth/iPhone-App-iPhone-app-usage/ 4) there are also demo/user guides videos: - setting the wifi network (various options): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt_nxcghhZE - using "supporter" features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-VTXTclnhw
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BTBerryWifi at 100% against Lora Lora's 13%. BTBerryWifi also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Lora Lora's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. BTBerryWifi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Lora Lora asks for nothing beyond the download.
BTBerryWifi holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BTBerryWifi has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Lora Lora's written reviews are positive against 100% of BTBerryWifi's.
| Parameter | Lora Lora | BTBerryWifi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TriMM Multimedia B.V. | Normand Frenette |
Customer experience
Lora Lora
BTBerryWifi
In-app purchases
Lora Lora
No in-app purchases
BTBerryWifi
- additional support$3.99
- Supporter$4.99
- I love it! Supporter$7.49
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- I so needed this! supporter$9.99
