Comparison

CheckGPS vs GPS2IP Lite

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

Head to head
About

CheckGPS

Features
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For owners of CheckGPS devices (http://checkgps.com/eng/). Using this app you can overview the locations and additional sensor data of all your CheckGPS devices as well as their location history.

About

GPS2IP Lite

Stream real-time GPS NMEA location data wirelessly to your computer or other devices. Ideal for navigation enthusiasts and sophisticated software that uses external GPS units. This free version allows you to test its capabilities before purchasing the full-featured application.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

CheckGPS3 screens
GPS2IP Lite1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CheckGPS at 12.1 against GPS2IP Lite's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CheckGPS versus GPS2IP Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckGPSGPS2IP Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntelligent Systems SIAAngus Oliver

In-app purchases

None

CheckGPS

No in-app purchases

None

GPS2IP Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CheckGPS free?
CheckGPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS2IP Lite free?
GPS2IP Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CheckGPS or GPS2IP Lite have ads?
Neither CheckGPS nor GPS2IP Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheckGPS or GPS2IP Lite?
CheckGPS ships an update every 3 months, and GPS2IP Lite every 3 months. Most recently, CheckGPS was updated on October 26, 2026 and GPS2IP Lite on October 24, 2026.

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