Lora Lora vs SenseCAP Hotspot
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.
SenseCAP Hotspot
This app enables users to set up and manage a LoRaWAN indoor/outdoor gateway powered by the Helium LongFi Network. It offers wireless network coverage and data transmission for LoRa devices, with easy setup via BLE and internet connectivity options.
- LoRaWAN gateway management
- Helium LongFi Network integration
- Wireless network coverage
- BLE setup
- WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
- Indoor/outdoor use
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SenseCAP M1/M2 is a high-performing, ready-to-use LoRaWAN indoor/outdoor gateway powered by the Helium LongFi Network, and provides miles of wireless network coverage and data transmission capacity for LoRa/LoRaWAN devices. It provides built-in BLE, which helps set up the device in a few simple steps, and it supports connecting to the internet via WiFi or Ethernet. SenseCAP M1/M2 has US915/EU868 versions with FCC/CE certificates respectively.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SenseCAP Hotspot at 58% against Lora Lora's 13%. SenseCAP Hotspot also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (12 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SenseCAP Hotspot holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SenseCAP Hotspot has 12 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 58% of SenseCAP Hotspot's.
| Parameter | Lora Lora | SenseCAP Hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.6 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TriMM Multimedia B.V. | SEEED K.K. |
Customer experience
Lora Lora
SenseCAP Hotspot
In-app purchases
Lora Lora
No in-app purchases
SenseCAP Hotspot
No in-app purchases
