Status Tool vs GPS Status ∞ Coordinates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
GPS Status ∞ Coordinates
Easily view and copy your precise location in real-time. Supports multiple coordinate formats and unit systems for various activities like travel and outdoor adventures. Get accurate GPS data with a simple, fast interface.
- Real-time GPS accuracy display
- Multiple coordinate formats (Lat/Lng, DMS)
- One-tap copy to clipboard
- Unit switching (metric, imperial, nautical)
- Simple, fast, and reliable interface
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Your live location in Lat/Lng, DMS, or MGRS grid coordinates — with real-time GPS accuracy. Copy them with one tap, glance at them on Apple Watch, or pin them to your Lock Screen. For hikers, surveyors, geocachers, and tactical land-nav users who need a fast, accurate, no-noise readout. Features: • Real-time GPS with horizontal & vertical accuracy • Decimal Lat/Lng, DMS, and MGRS coordinate formats (Pro) • One-tap copy to clipboard • Apple Watch app with full GPS readout and complications • Live Activity & Dynamic Island for at-a-glance updates on the Lock Screen • Altitude, course, and speed in metric, imperial, or nautical units • Built for iOS 17+, no clutter, no ads on Pro Whether you're verifying a coordinate in the field, navigating with a grid reference, or geocaching on the trail, GPS Status ∞ delivers the readout you need. Privacy Policy: https://triplegelato.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-fe5631f964c943e5aac3273d679d58ec?pvs=4 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GPS Status ∞ Coordinates at 4.4 against Status Tool's 2.8. GPS Status ∞ Coordinates also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 14%) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 14). Status Tool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. GPS Status ∞ Coordinates sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Status Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.
GPS Status ∞ Coordinates holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Status ∞ Coordinates has 3.3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Status Tool's written reviews are positive against 43% of GPS Status ∞ Coordinates's.
Status Tool ships an update every 2 months, GPS Status ∞ Coordinates fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Status Tool | GPS Status ∞ Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (14 ratings) | 4.4 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 43.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC. | Fawkes Wei |
Customer experience
Status Tool
GPS Status ∞ Coordinates
Bugs and requests
Status Tool
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GPS Status ∞ Coordinates
Reported bugs
3 issues- kCLErrorDomain error 0
- No GPS data showing
- Inconsistent speed and course data
Requested features
4 requests- Copy and share coordinates
- Option to display altitude instead of coordinates
- Ability to switch between metric and imperial units
- Satellite signal strength indicator
In-app purchases
Status Tool
No in-app purchases
GPS Status ∞ Coordinates
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$14.99
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