Comparison

LoWTrack vs PVE Guard

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

Head to head
About

LoWTrack

Track the real-time location of your GPS devices on LoRaWAN networks. Monitor local network information, view tracker payload data, and set up geofencing alerts. Record movement history for comprehensive tracking.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS tracker position display
  • LoRaWAN network information
  • Tracker payload parameter viewing
  • Geofencing alerts
  • Movement logging
  • Support for TTN, Helium, Chirpstack, Actility
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LoWTrack shows you the current position of your GPS trackers in LoRaWAN® networks. LoWTrack provides you with a lot of information about your local LoRaWAN® network and you can view all payload parameters of your trackers. You can also monitor a tracker using the "Geofencing" function and record movement using the "Logging" function. The app currently supports the network servers from TTN /TTS, Helium, Chirpstack & Actility. You need a free account and a working LNS integration before you can use LoWTrack for your GPS tracker! LoRaWAN® is a trademark used under license from the LoRa Alliance®.

About

PVE Guard

Monitor and manage your Proxmox VE infrastructure directly from your iOS device. View real-time cluster and node details, manage virtual machines and containers, and receive alerts for status changes. Your data remains private and on your network.

Highlights
  • Real-time cluster dashboard
  • Node and guest details
  • VM/container management (start, stop, reboot)
  • Live CPU, RAM, and I/O graphs
  • Alerts for status changes
  • Secure API token authentication
Features
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PVE Guard puts your Proxmox VE server in your pocket. Monitor your nodes, virtual machines and containers, react to problems instantly, and stay in control — wherever you are. MONITORING - Live node metrics with CPU, memory and storage gauges - Historical sparklines to spot trends at a glance - Overview of all VMs and containers with real-time status - Detailed resource usage per guest CONTROL - Start, stop, reboot and shut down VMs, containers and nodes - Edit guest configuration: CPU, sockets, memory, swap, name, hostname and description - Wake-on-LAN: power on nodes with a magic packet, with support for multiple physical NICs - Automatic detection of physical NIC MAC addresses over SSH, including their Wake-on-LAN status - Built-in SSH terminal for full shell access to your nodes ALERTS - Get notified about important events such as backup issues and guest state changes - Configurable background updates keep information fresh SECURITY & PRIVACY - Connect with an API token — your credentials stay on your device - SSH keys are stored securely in the iOS Keychain - Optional Face ID / Touch ID app lock - No tracking, no analytics, no accounts PVE Guard is designed for homelab enthusiasts and professionals who want a fast, native and beautiful way to keep an eye on their Proxmox VE infrastructure. Note: PVE Guard is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. A reachable Proxmox VE server and appropriate credentials are required.

Screenshots

LoWTrack4 screens
PVE Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PVE Guard at 5.0 against LoWTrack's 1.0. PVE Guard also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). LoWTrack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. PVE Guard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LoWTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PVE Guard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoWTrack ships an update every 7 months, PVE Guard every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LoWTrack versus PVE Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoWTrackPVE Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander EggerHans Renz

In-app purchases

None

LoWTrack

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PVE Guard

One-time1
  • Control Pack$1.99

Questions

Is LoWTrack free?
LoWTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PVE Guard free?
PVE Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LoWTrack or PVE Guard?
PVE Guard is rated higher. LoWTrack averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PVE Guard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do LoWTrack or PVE Guard have ads?
Neither LoWTrack nor PVE Guard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoWTrack or PVE Guard?
LoWTrack ships an update every 7 months, and PVE Guard every 3 days. Most recently, LoWTrack was updated on November 3, 2026 and PVE Guard on October 31, 2026.

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