LoRa Tracking vs MeshCoreScanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Bluetooth device connection
- Read LoRaWAN device information
- Configure device parameters
- Connect to LoRaWAN server
- Scan for Bluetooth beacons
- Update LoRaWAN device firmware
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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.
MeshCoreScanner
This app maps LoRa mesh network coverage in real-time by connecting to compatible BLE radio devices. It plots scan points and discovered repeaters on a map, cataloging signal quality and discovery history. Organize scans into sessions and export data for external analysis.
- Live coverage mapping on OpenStreetMap
- Repeater database with discovery history
- Coverage visualization per repeater
- Organized scan sessions
- Background scanning with GPS/BLE
- GeoJSON data export
- Fully offline functionality
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MeshCoreScanner is a companion app for MeshCore BLE radio devices that maps LoRa mesh network coverage in real time. Connect to your MeshCore companion radio via Bluetooth Low Energy and start scanning for nearby repeaters as you move. The app automatically triggers discovery scans based on distance traveled or time intervals, logging every repeater response with signal strength, SNR, and GPS coordinates. KEY FEATURES • Live Coverage Mapping — Scan points and discovered repeaters are plotted on an OpenStreetMap-based map as you travel • Repeater Database — All discovered repeaters are cataloged with signal quality, node type, coordinates, and discovery history • Coverage Visualization — View per-repeater coverage areas based on aggregated scan data • Scan Sessions — Organize your scanning activity into sessions for easy comparison and management • Scan-to-Repeater Lines — Tap any scan point to see connections to all repeaters heard at that location • Background Scanning — Continues scanning while the app is in the background using GPS and BLE • Distance or Time Trigger — Configure scans to trigger every X meters or every X seconds • Data Management — Delete repeaters by age or distance, filter imports, manage sessions • GeoJSON Export — Share your coverage data for analysis in external tools • Fully Offline — All data is stored locally on your device, no account or internet connection required REQUIREMENTS • A MeshCore-compatible BLE companion radio device • iPhone with Bluetooth Low Energy support • Location permission for GPS-based scan mapping MeshCoreScanner is built for the MeshCore LoRa mesh networking community. Whether you're planning repeater placement, verifying coverage, or exploring network reach — this app gives you the data you need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MeshCoreScanner at 100% against LoRa Tracking's 0%. MeshCoreScanner also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). LoRa Tracking's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). 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.
MeshCoreScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of LoRa Tracking's written reviews are positive against 100% of MeshCoreScanner's.
LoRa Tracking ships an update every 5 months, MeshCoreScanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LoRa Tracking | MeshCoreScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moko Technology Ltd | Jaroslaw Karas |
Customer experience
LoRa Tracking
MeshCoreScanner
In-app purchases
LoRa Tracking
No in-app purchases
MeshCoreScanner
No in-app purchases








