Comparison

EMSA IMS Mobile vs Geode Connect

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

Head to head
About

EMSA IMS Mobile

This application provides integrated maritime services, offering vessel tracking, incident reporting, and oil spill monitoring. It features offline capabilities and local notifications for alerts, utilizing electronic nautical charts for background mapping.

Highlights
  • Vessel position and detail information
  • Advanced vessel search
  • Incident reporting
  • Oil spill monitoring
  • Offline features
  • Local notification push of alerts
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The EMSA IMS Mobile Application was developed to serve the integrated services community and provide a set of information and functionalities, including: - Vessel position & detail information - Advanced vessel search - Time slider - Area centric query - Incident reporting - Oil spill monitoring and feedback - Background map using Electronic Nautical Charts (C-Map) - Offline features - Local Notification Push of Alerts - Cluster Alert by color and quantities Release notes: CSN feedback and Incident reporting is in experimental phase and not connected to EMSA systems. Information inserted will be visible to all authorized mobile users but not visible on the desktop applications.

About

Geode Connect

Configure and communicate with a GNSS receiver to collect precise location data. Adjust settings, monitor real-time position, and access detailed receiver output for various accuracy needs.

Highlights
  • Configure Geode GNSS receiver settings
  • Monitor real-time position and accuracy
  • Select SBAS, L-Band, or NTRIP corrections
  • View satellite skyplot
  • Access raw data and direct commands
  • Control receiver settings for work environments
Features
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GEODE CONNECT is a configuration and communication utility for the GEODE GNSS RECEIVER. It provides the ability to establish communications to the Geode Real-Time Sub-meter GPS/GNSS Receiver, change receiver settings, and displays position, altitude, estimated horizontal error, differential status fix info, speed, heading, satellites in fix and PDOP. Using the Configure Receiver settings menu, select SBAS, Atlas® L-Band, or NTRIP-delivered RTK Float corrections for selectable accuracy to fit your job. The Skyplot screen shows satellites in use for the various supported constellations and their distribution in the sky. A terminal screen is included to allow users a “deep dive” into the actual data output from the receiver, and direct command access. The Receiver Configuration menu provides the ability to control a wide range of receiver settings to suit your work environment. REAL-TIME SCALABLE ACCURACY GNSS RECEIVER Looking for a simple yet precise GNSS solution at an affordable price? With the Geode, you can easily collect real-time, sub-meter, sub-foot or decimeter accurate GNSS data without the huge price tag or complexity of other precision receivers. Designed with versatility in mind, the Geode works with a wide range of devices to fit your needs exactly, and is especially useful for bring-your-own-device workplaces. Take the Geode with you mounted on a pole, in a pack, or held in your hand to collect real-time precise GNSS data in harsh environments, using almost any handheld device. For information on the Geode GPS Receiver, visit our product page at www.junipersys.com. Disclaimer: Using the Geode Connect software and a Bluetooth connection to the Geode receiver continuously will increase consumption of battery power on your mobile device.

Screenshots

EMSA IMS Mobile4 screens
Geode Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EMSA IMS Mobile at 5.0 against Geode Connect's 3.8. EMSA IMS Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Geode Connect's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EMSA IMS Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMSA IMS Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Geode Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EMSA IMS Mobile versus Geode Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMSA IMS MobileGeode Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAG�NCIA EUROPEIA DE SEGURAN�A MAR�TIMA.Juniper Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

EMSA IMS Mobile

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Geode Connect

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

EMSA IMS Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Geode Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMSA IMS Mobile free?
EMSA IMS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Geode Connect free?
Geode Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EMSA IMS Mobile or Geode Connect?
EMSA IMS Mobile is rated higher. EMSA IMS Mobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Geode Connect averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.
Do EMSA IMS Mobile or Geode Connect have ads?
Neither EMSA IMS Mobile nor Geode Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMSA IMS Mobile or Geode Connect?
EMSA IMS Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Geode Connect every 4 months. Most recently, EMSA IMS Mobile was updated on June 20, 2026 and Geode Connect on June 5, 2026.

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