Comparison

SenseCAP Hotspot vs Microlocate

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • LoRaWAN gateway management
  • Helium LongFi Network integration
  • Wireless network coverage
  • BLE setup
  • WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
  • Indoor/outdoor use
Features
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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.

About

Microlocate

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Microlocate is a straightforward tool that captures your current location and sends it to your server. Perfect for people who need a reliable way to integrate location data into their own systems. Key Features: • Simple Setup - Just enter your server URL - Start receiving location data immediately - Clear status feedback for every transmission • Flexible Data Sending - Choose time-based updates (1-60 seconds) - Or distance-based updates (1-500 meters) - Custom HTTP headers for easy authentication • Professional Location Data - Precise GPS coordinates - Current speed - Location accuracy - Battery level - Timestamp - All in a clean JSON format • Smart Background Updates - Keeps sending while app is in background - Battery-efficient operation - Real-time transmission status Microlocate keeps it simple: capture location data, send it to your server, done. No complicated setup, just the features you need for reliable location data transmission.

Screenshots

SenseCAP Hotspot4 screens
Microlocate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SenseCAP Hotspot at Free against Microlocate's $0.99. SenseCAP Hotspot also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Microlocate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On 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

SenseCAP Hotspot is free to download; Microlocate costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SenseCAP Hotspot ships an update every 6 weeks, Microlocate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SenseCAP Hotspot versus Microlocate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSenseCAP HotspotMicrolocate
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.6 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEEED K.K.Sven Kubiak

In-app purchases

None

SenseCAP Hotspot

No in-app purchases

None

Microlocate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SenseCAP Hotspot free?
SenseCAP Hotspot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microlocate free?
Microlocate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SenseCAP Hotspot or Microlocate have ads?
Neither SenseCAP Hotspot nor Microlocate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SenseCAP Hotspot or Microlocate?
SenseCAP Hotspot ships an update every 6 weeks, and Microlocate every 2 days. Most recently, SenseCAP Hotspot was updated on October 20, 2026 and Microlocate on October 25, 2026.

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