Comparison

LoRa Tracking vs Packet Commander

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

Head to head
About

LoRa Tracking

This application allows users to connect and configure LoRaWAN devices via Bluetooth. It facilitates reading device information, setting parameters, and connecting to LoRaWAN servers. Additionally, it supports scanning for nearby Bluetooth beacons and updating device firmware.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device connection
  • Read LoRaWAN device information
  • Configure device parameters
  • Connect to LoRaWAN server
  • Scan for Bluetooth beacons
  • Update LoRaWAN device firmware
Features
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1. Connect the device by the bluetooth of phone. 2. Read Moko LoRaWAN device information by APP. 3. Configuration the parameter of Moko LoRaWAN device. 4. Connect the device to LoRaWAN server. 5. Scan for nearby Bluetooth beacon devices. 6. Update firmware of LoRaWAN Device.

About

Packet Commander

This app provides a classic terminal experience for packet radio communication on mobile devices. It offers powerful terminal features, smart connection management, and real-time over-the-air traffic monitoring. It's designed for amateur radio operators to connect with nodes, BBS, and decode traffic.

Highlights
  • Full-screen terminal for packet nodes and BBS
  • Classic color themes and adjustable layout
  • YAPP protocol support for file transfers
  • Location-aware digipeater routing
  • Seamless iCloud sync
  • Over-the-air traffic decoding
  • Auto-discovery of TNCs
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Packet Commander brings a classic terminal experience for packet radio to your iPhone or iPad. Try it free. The download includes 5 full connection sessions so you can explore the features and confirm compatibility before purchasing. After that, a purchase is required to continue connecting. Note: An amateur radio license is required to operate on the air. Powerful Terminal • Full-screen terminal for interacting with packet nodes and BBS over amateur radio • Classic color themes inspired by iconic computers • Adjustable fonts and layout for readability and screen efficiency • YAPP protocol support for file transfers • Dictation-ready for composing messages hands-free • Smart filename selection — double tap to highlight and copy Smarter Packet Connections • Location-aware digipeater routing: automatically recalls the last-used path at each location • Seamless iCloud sync for nodes and digipeaters across all your devices • Compatible with popular packet node software including BPQ32, URONode, and others Over-the-Air Monitor Connect to your radio and decode over-the-air traffic in real time. AX.25 frames are decoded and presented in an easy-to-read format. • Filter traffic to display exactly what you’re looking for • Search by address or content • Export the log to a file for later analysis Works with the Gear You Love • Auto-discovery of Bluetooth and TCP TNCs, including Dire Wolf on DigiPi • Automatic frequency set/restore on supported radios • Built-in, high-performance 1200 baud AFSK software modem • Optimized for VHF/UHF packet at both 1200 and 9600 baud Compatible with the Following Radios and TNCs: Radios with Built-in TNCs (Auto-sets and restores frequency on those radios) · BTECH UV-PRO, UV-50PRO · VERO VR-N76, VR-N7600 · RADIODITY GA-5WB, DB50-B · Kenwood TH-D74*, TH-D75* · PicoAPRS V4 *Requires B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter Portable KISS TNCs · Mobilinkd TNC3, TNC4 · LiNK500 TNC · DigiPi · Dire Wolf Software TNC Audio Interfaces (Using built-in software modem) · Digirig Lite · Digirig VOX PTT Cable · AIOC (All-In-One Cable) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LoRa Tracking4 screens
Packet Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Packet Commander at 100% against LoRa Tracking's 0%. Packet Commander also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (44 vs 3). LoRa Tracking's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Packet Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. LoRa Tracking asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packet Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packet Commander has 44 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of LoRa Tracking's written reviews are positive against 100% of Packet Commander's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoRa Tracking ships an update every 5 months, Packet Commander every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LoRa Tracking versus Packet Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoRa TrackingPacket Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.9 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings344 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMoko Technology LtdIsland Magic Co.

Customer experience

LoRa Tracking

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Packet Commander

All ratings44 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LoRa Tracking

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Packet Commander

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$24.99

Questions

Is LoRa Tracking free?
LoRa Tracking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Packet Commander free?
Packet Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LoRa Tracking or Packet Commander?
Packet Commander is rated higher. LoRa Tracking averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Packet Commander averages 4.9 from 44 ratings.
Do LoRa Tracking or Packet Commander have ads?
Neither LoRa Tracking nor Packet Commander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoRa Tracking or Packet Commander?
LoRa Tracking ships an update every 5 months, and Packet Commander every 2 months. Most recently, LoRa Tracking was updated on September 27, 2026 and Packet Commander on September 21, 2026.

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