Comparison

LoRACK! LoRaWAN Manager vs Next Level Irrigation

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

Head to head
About

LoRACK! LoRaWAN Manager

Manage LoRaWAN networks and devices from your mobile device. Monitor gateways, diagnose issues with AI assistance, and track device health with detailed metrics and charts. Supports offline operations and multiple server profiles.

Highlights
  • Device and gateway monitoring
  • Health scoring and trend tracking
  • AI-powered troubleshooting
  • Offline field operations
  • Multi-server profile support
  • Configurable alerts
Features
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LoRACK! LoRaWAN Manager is a mobile operations kit for managing LoRaWAN networks powered by ChirpStack. Monitor devices, gateways, and applications from your phone — whether you're at your desk or in the field. DEVICE MANAGEMENT • View and manage all LoRaWAN devices with filtering, sorting, and map view • Scan QR codes on device packaging for instant lookup and onboarding • Add devices manually or from QR with pre-filled DevEUI and JoinEUI • Send downlink commands from a reusable command library • Compare health metrics across multiple devices side by side DEVICE HEALTH AND DIAGNOSTICS • Health scoring across four metrics: battery, connectivity, signal, and data quality • Interactive time-series charts with configurable date ranges • Trend tracking — see if devices are improving, stable, or declining • Battery chemistry detection with voltage curve analysis GATEWAY MONITORING • View gateway status, location, and last-seen timestamps • Edit gateway coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude) • Optional Helium Hotspot monitoring alongside ChirpStack gateways ALERTS AND MONITORING • Configurable alert rules with critical, warning, and info severity levels • Track alerts through active, acknowledged, and resolved states • Inline actions to acknowledge or resolve alerts directly from the list AI-POWERED TROUBLESHOOTING (optional) • Natural language chat interface for diagnosing device issues • Automatic detection of common problems: offline devices, poor signal, battery drain • Actionable recommendations with direct links to affected devices • Powered by MoD AI — requires separate MoD backend configuration CONTACTS AND PHOTOS • Attach contact information and photos to devices, gateways, and applications • Profile-wide address book for quick field identification • Import and export contacts with optional image inclusion FIELD OPERATIONS • Site visit workflows with per-device checklists and progress tracking • Field technician access with read-only profiles • Shareable visit reports • Works offline — data persists locally and syncs when connectivity returns MULTI-SERVER PROFILES • Connect to multiple ChirpStack servers and switch between them • Import and export profiles for team onboarding • Auto-discover tenants or configure manually • Secure API token storage SETTINGS AND CUSTOMIZATION • Light, Dark, and Night (red-shifted) themes with system-auto option • Configurable startup screen: Home, Devices, or QR Scanner • Command library for reusable downlink templates with import/export HOW IT WORKS LoRACK! connects directly to your ChirpStack v4 server using gRPC-Web. No proxy or middleware is required — ChirpStack serves gRPC-Web natively. All data stays between your device and your server. REQUIREMENTS • A ChirpStack v4 server accessible from your device • A ChirpStack API token with appropriate permissions • Optional: MoD AI backend for AI-powered diagnostics SUPPORT • Email: support@nightjarsolutions.io • Web: nightjarsolutions.io

About

Next Level Irrigation

Features
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Next Level Irrigation puts smart irrigation control in the palm of your hand. Monitor and manage your OpenSprinkler controllers from anywhere with a beautiful, intuitive interface designed for both homeowners and professionals. KEY FEATURES: - Real-time zone control: Start, stop, and monitor irrigation zones instantly - Smart scheduling: AI-powered watering schedules that adapt to weather conditions - Multi-controller support: Manage multiple properties from a single app - Water usage analytics: Track consumption and savings over time - Apple Watch companion: Quick glance at status and one-tap zone control from your wrist - Widget support: Monitor irrigation status right from your home screen - Siri shortcuts: Voice control your irrigation with custom Siri commands - Weather integration: Automatic rain delay and seasonal adjustments - Push notifications: Get alerts for system events, rain delays, and completed programs - Multi-language: Available in English and Spanish Whether you manage a single home lawn or dozens of commercial properties, Next Level Irrigation gives you the tools to save water, save time, and keep landscapes thriving. Requires an OpenSprinkler controller connected to your network.

Screenshots

LoRACK! LoRaWAN Manager4 screens
Next Level Irrigation2 screens

Verdict

The call

LoRACK! LoRaWAN Manager and Next Level Irrigation are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LoRACK! LoRaWAN Manager versus Next Level Irrigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoRACK! LoRaWAN ManagerNext Level Irrigation
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNightjar Solutions, LLCLeo Lebel

In-app purchases

None

LoRACK! LoRaWAN Manager

No in-app purchases

None

Next Level Irrigation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoRACK! LoRaWAN Manager free?
LoRACK! LoRaWAN Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Next Level Irrigation free?
Next Level Irrigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LoRACK! LoRaWAN Manager or Next Level Irrigation have ads?
Neither LoRACK! LoRaWAN Manager nor Next Level Irrigation shows ads.

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