Comparison

Lora Lora vs MeshScope

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

MeshScope

Discover active Meshtastic nodes globally with this mobile mapping tool. View node locations, zoom in on nearby devices, and interact with an AI chatbot for detailed information. It connects to the global Meshtastic network via the internet.

Highlights
  • Global Meshtastic node discovery
  • Interactive world map
  • Nearby node identification
  • Detailed node information
  • AI MeshBot for node details
  • Filter nodes by time
Features
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The MeshScope application is a quick way to find active Meshtastic nodes, anywhere in the world. A mobile companion to the MeshScope web site, this makes it easy to find your position, and to zoom around and find other nodes nearby. Want to dig in to details? Chat with the AI MeshBot to find out more about nodes around you, chat in your native language, and have fun! The app relies on the Meshtastic network for finding nodes, and the nodes shown may be filtered by time to only see the most recent, or to see all nodes over the last several days. Want details? Tap a marker and view the specifics of any node on the map! Although this will show the Meshtastic network, it does not require a local mesh radio and uses an internet connection to retrieve the mesh network information. This also means that the app will not be able to show any mesh radios not reporting to the global Meshtastic MQTT network.

Screenshots

Lora Lora3 screens
MeshScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MeshScope at 100% against Lora Lora's 13%. MeshScope also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Lora Lora's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

MeshScope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Lora Lora's written reviews are positive against 100% of MeshScope's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lora Lora versus MeshScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLora LoraMeshScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriMM Multimedia B.V.Lemuridae Labs LLC

Customer experience

Lora Lora

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

MeshScope

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lora Lora

No in-app purchases

None

MeshScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lora Lora free?
Lora Lora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeshScope free?
MeshScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lora Lora or MeshScope?
MeshScope is rated higher. Lora Lora averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MeshScope averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Lora Lora or MeshScope have ads?
Neither Lora Lora nor MeshScope shows ads.

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