Lora Lora vs MeshScope
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.
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.
- Global Meshtastic node discovery
- Interactive world map
- Nearby node identification
- Detailed node information
- AI MeshBot for node details
- Filter nodes by time
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Lora Lora | MeshScope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TriMM Multimedia B.V. | Lemuridae Labs LLC |
Customer experience
Lora Lora
MeshScope
In-app purchases
Lora Lora
No in-app purchases
MeshScope
No in-app purchases








