Comparison

Status Tool vs GPS Status ∞ Coordinates

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Confirms receiver connection
  • Shows ADS-B signal status
  • Displays GPS satellite data
  • Reports battery level and charging status
  • Provides receiver communication details
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Status Tool4 screens
GPS Status ∞ Coordinates3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Status Tool versus GPS Status ∞ Coordinates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStatus ToolGPS Status ∞ Coordinates
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (14 ratings)4.4 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews43.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings143.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAMSUNG AMERICA, INC.Fawkes Wei

Customer experience

Status Tool

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

GPS Status ∞ Coordinates

All ratings3,270 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral13.2%
Negative43.4%

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

None

Status Tool

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GPS Status ∞ Coordinates

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Status Tool free?
Status Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Status ∞ Coordinates free?
GPS Status ∞ Coordinates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Status Tool or GPS Status ∞ Coordinates?
GPS Status ∞ Coordinates is rated higher. Status Tool averages 2.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while GPS Status ∞ Coordinates averages 4.4 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Status Tool or GPS Status ∞ Coordinates have ads?
GPS Status ∞ Coordinates shows ads; Status Tool does not.
Which is updated more often, Status Tool or GPS Status ∞ Coordinates?
Status Tool ships an update every 2 months, and GPS Status ∞ Coordinates fortnightly. Most recently, Status Tool was updated on September 20, 2026 and GPS Status ∞ Coordinates on September 23, 2026.

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