fx12 vs Status Tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
fx12
This utility app connects to specific hardware devices, allowing real-time viewing and modification of parameters like altimeter and GPS data. An optional smartwatch app extends functionality to display telemetry and control models remotely. Be aware that background location usage may impact battery life.
- View and change device parameters
- Real-time altimeter data
- Real-time GPS data
- Optional Apple Watch app
- Remote model control
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fx12 is the companion app to fx12, fxRDT and fxWS devices. It provides a interface to view & change parameters of fx12 and fxRDT, including altimeter & GPS data in realtime. The optional Apple Watch app shows the realtime telemetry and allows you to RDT the model. This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Status Tool
This utility app displays detailed status information from specific Dual Electronics GPS and ADS-B receivers. It confirms connection, signal reception, battery level, and GPS satellite data. It is intended for reference and not for critical flight decisions.
- Confirms receiver connection
- Shows ADS-B signal status
- Displays GPS satellite data
- Reports battery level and charging status
- Provides receiver communication details
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The ADS-B Status Tool is a simple utility application for use with the “XGPS190 GPS + ADS-B Weather and Traffic Receiver with AHRS” and "The XGPS170(D) GPS + ADS-B Weather & Traffic Receiver" from Dual Electronics Corp. This app shows detailed information from the XGPS170(D) and XGPS190 including: - confirmation that the receiver is connected and communicating with your iOS device - whether or not the device is actively receiving an ADS-B signal - what kind of ADS-B information is being received - the number of GPS satellites in view and their signal strength - your location, or whether the receiver is still waiting for satellite information - the battery level - the charging status Installation of this app is optional. The XGPS does not require this app to be installed on your iPhone/iPad in order to work. Please note: 1) This app is not designed to replace the EFB app on your iPhone/iPad. 2) The information provided by this app if for reference only, and should not be used for making critical flight decisions. Languages: English Requirements: - Compatible with iPhone/iPad - Requires iOS 10.0 or later - For use only with the XGPS170 / XGPS170D / XGPS190 receiver from Dual Electronics Corp. Support e-mail: cs@dualav.com Dual ADS-B Receiver web site: https://www.dualav.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: fx12 at 5.0 against Status Tool's 2.8. Status Tool's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
fx12 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Status Tool has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | fx12 | Status Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.8 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Favionics | NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC. |
Customer experience
fx12
Status Tool
In-app purchases
fx12
No in-app purchases
Status Tool
No in-app purchases
