# GPS2IP Lite — Wireless NMEA Navigation Data

> Wireless NMEA GPS data streaming to computers and devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Angus Oliver.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps2ip-lite/id1562823492 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Angus Oliver](https://appshunter.io/developer/388015604)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps2ip-lite/id1562823492/reviews.md

## What is GPS2IP Lite?

If you need GPS NMEA location data for your computer or other device, with GPS2IP you can stream the information in realtime to solve your requirements.

BEWARE - GPS2IP is *not* able to be used for the Apple turn-by-turn navigation app, or Google Maps, or most car navigation programs.
It is designed for enthusiasts, or more sophisticated navigation software that can use an external wireless GPS unit. If you aren't sure what NMEA is, please check the website before buying.
PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE: http://capsicumdreams.com/gps2ip/
This is a rather special piece of software, and must be used in the right system.  

This is the free version "GPS2IP Lite" that has most of the same features, so that you can try it out for free.
Have a look on our website: http://capsicumdreams.com/gps2ip/differences.php
Try it for free, and only buy this full-featured version if it does what you need!

The iPhone becomes a GPS server, and to get the information, you just connect to your iPhone using either wifi or Bluetooth LE.
Alternatively, you can also push the NMEA data to any online server, using either TCP or UDP and process the information however you want.

Each device running GPS2IP can send a unique identifier, so that if you have multiple devices you can determine which device is sending what messages.

GPS2IP now can be configured to restart automatically after your iOS device restarts, so you'll always keep track of your position.

Apart from navigation software, other methods for connection include telnet or netcat, or many terminal programs.

Some navigation software such as MacEnc can read from an IP address natively.
Setting up a connection between MacEnc and GPS2IP is easy.
Just have a look at the capsicumDreams website!
http://capsicumdreams.com/gps2ip/

Different NMEA messages can be selected for transmission according to your requirements.
One non-standard message that GPS2IP transmits that is very useful for sailing is $PASHR.

GPS 2 IP can run when the iPhone sleeps to support constant location reporting, but be aware that continued use of the GPS when running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

If your device dies or you turn it off when it was running, GPS2IP now automatically resumes sending the location. Beware that this will decrease battery life - we recommend keeping it charging if possible.

GPS2IP can also be configured to output data at a selectable frequency (for example once every minute).

You can lock the settings, so that no unauthorised people can change the settings.

Lots more information and instructions on usage can be found on our website. Enjoy!

## Key features

- Real-time GPS NMEA data streaming
- Wireless Wi-Fi or Bluetooth LE connection
- Push NMEA data to online servers (TCP/UDP)
- Unique device identifiers
- Automatic restart after iOS device reboot
- Selectable NMEA message transmission
- Configurable data output frequency

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps2ip-lite/id1562823492/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No user guide

*2026-06-03*

Sorry I didn’t understand any of the interface and with no user guide it was of no help to me. It needs to be a lot easier to plug and play.

### 1/5 — Pire après mise à jour

*2026-05-20*

La dernière mise à jour s’affiche désormais très mal à l’écran avec l’option de zoom d’affichage agrandi alors qu’elle était parfaite dans la version précédente. Preuve que les mises à jours n’apportent souvent rien de bon. Dommage !…

### 1/5 — Cannot connect to IPad

*2026-04-23*

This never worked as advertised for me.  Although it said it was advertising its  Bluetooth signal, my IPad never saw it.  Rebooted, switched Bluetooth off and on again.  The documentation says they will connect automatically.  Not with my IPad.  Glad I didnt buy the full version! Frustrating

### 5/5 — Enable button doesn’t work on iPhone 17 Pro

*2026-04-08*

I’ve been trying to work with your app and the interface on iPhone 17 Pro where the enable button  is crowded onto the Wi-Fi cellular and battery area and does not react when you try to turn it on with your finger!

### 5/5 — Panic over!!!

*2026-02-24*

I successfully tested GPS2IP Lite at home from iPhone to my laptop running qtVlm.
Then l came away on holiday to test it with my iPad running qtVlm. After much head scratching l gave up. Now after 2 weeks l tried again and perfect!
Checking on the App Store for any updates l saw the ‘catastrophic’ black screen bug on start up had been fixed.
Thank you to the developer, a professional and a true sailor.
When my sailing season starts l will absolutely pay for the full version.

### 5/5 — Fonctionne parfaitement avec QTVLM et OPENCPN

*2025-10-17*

Un grand merci à Angus Oliver pour cette très bonne application qui fonctionne parfaitement avec ces deux logiciels et bien d’autres. 
Consultez la doc sur capsicumdreams.com/gps2ip/ pour un guide complet facile à comprendre sur le paramétrage et les options, particulièrement pour optimiser la durée de la batterie !

### 5/5 — Works for checking

*2025-08-05*

I used this app to verify that everything works, before getting the unlimited app. I am using Kartenwerft (Germany / Europe) on the iPad, it has settings for NMEA. The tricky part was not GPS2IP, but getting the network right on the iPad (DHCP didn't work for me; I had to set up the network manually).

### 5/5 — Working perfectly

*2025-07-21*

Excellent app.

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht mit iPhone 12 mini

*2025-05-23*

Einschaltknopf sitzt zu weit oben  und lässt sich daher nicht einschalten.

### 5/5 — OpenCPN use

*2023-01-08*

Use with OpenCPN.

Great !

Thanks a lot !

## Frequently asked questions about GPS2IP Lite

### What is GPS2IP Lite used for?

GPS2IP Lite streams real-time GPS NMEA location data wirelessly to your computer or other devices. It is designed for navigation enthusiasts and sophisticated software that can use an external wireless GPS unit, not for standard turn-by-turn navigation apps.

### Can GPS2IP Lite be used with Google Maps or Apple Maps?

No, GPS2IP Lite is not designed to be used with standard navigation apps like Google Maps or Apple Maps. It provides raw NMEA data for more specialized navigation software.

### How does GPS2IP Lite connect to other devices?

You can connect to your iPhone using either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth LE. Alternatively, the app can push NMEA data to any online server using TCP or UDP.

### Does GPS2IP Lite have ads?

No, GPS2IP Lite does not contain advertisements. It is a free version designed for testing purposes.

### What is the rating of GPS2IP Lite?

GPS2IP Lite has a high rating of 5.0 stars based on 2 user ratings.

### What devices is GPS2IP Lite compatible with?

GPS2IP Lite is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires iOS 4.0 or later.

### How often is GPS2IP Lite updated?

The latest version of GPS2IP Lite is 5.9, which was last updated on February 22, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and support.

### Can GPS2IP Lite run in the background?

Yes, GPS2IP Lite can run when your iOS device is sleeping to support constant location reporting. However, continued use of GPS in the background can significantly decrease battery life.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.9 — 2026-02-22

» Fixed catastrophic 'black screen' on launch bug

### 5.8 — 2026-02-01

» Fixed scaling when "Display Zoom" enabled

### 5.7 — 2025-12-07

» Changed location display choice to Decimals Minutes from Decimal Degrees

### 5.6 — 2025-08-25

» Added GSA sentence. When this is enabled, the NASA Clipper GPS Repeater device is functional
» Added "High Contrast" mode for UI. See https://capsicumdreams.com/gps2ip/docs/settings/#high-contrast

### 5.4 — 2025-03-13

» Fixed bug that removed TAIP message settings
» New color Icon

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All apps by Angus Oliver: https://appshunter.io/developer/388015604

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