Comparison

MyWayRTK NTRIP vs GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP

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

Head to head
About

MyWayRTK NTRIP

This application provides RTK corrections to GPS receivers. It is designed exclusively for users with MyWay RTK branded Bluetooth devices.

Highlights
  • RTK correction delivery
  • GPS receiver compatibility
  • Requires MyWay RTK Bluetooth device
  • NTRIP client functionality
Features
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MyWay RTK NTRIP is a NTRIP client capable of delivering RTK corrections to GPS receivers. This app is intended for MyWay RTK customers who have a MyWay RTK branded bluetooth device. THIS APP MUST BE USED WITH MyWay RTK BRANDED BLUETOOTH DEVICES. This app will not work with any bluetooth-to-serial device, only MyWay RTK branded devices.

About

GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP

This client app provides RTK corrections to compatible GPS receivers. It is designed for exclusive use with GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 devices. Be aware that continuous GPS use in the background can significantly impact battery life.

Highlights
  • RTK correction delivery
  • Compatible with GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0
  • Background GPS usage management
  • Designed for GPS receivers
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GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP Client is designed to deliver RTK corrections to GPS receivers capable of receiving them. This app is intended to be used exclusively with the GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 family of devices. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Background GPS usage will end when you stop the data stream or the Beacon is no longer connected.

Screenshots

MyWayRTK NTRIP2 screens
GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MyWayRTK NTRIP at 9.0 against GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP's 15.6. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MyWayRTK NTRIP against 5.0 for GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyWayRTK NTRIP ships an update every 5 months, GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MyWayRTK NTRIP versus GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyWayRTK NTRIPGRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyrus BowmanGlacial Ridge Technologies

Customer experience

MyWayRTK NTRIP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyWayRTK NTRIP

No in-app purchases

None

GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyWayRTK NTRIP free?
MyWayRTK NTRIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP free?
GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyWayRTK NTRIP or GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP?
MyWayRTK NTRIP and GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MyWayRTK NTRIP or GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP have ads?
Neither MyWayRTK NTRIP nor GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyWayRTK NTRIP or GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP?
MyWayRTK NTRIP ships an update every 5 months, and GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP every 9 months. Most recently, MyWayRTK NTRIP was updated on October 20, 2026 and GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP on September 29, 2026.

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