Status Tool vs Bad Elf Flex
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/
Bad Elf Flex
This utility app enhances the functionality of Bad Elf Flex and Flex Mini GNSS receivers. It allows users to monitor hardware health, adjust settings, and update firmware. For the Flex model, it also enables the purchase and application of tokens for advanced features and correction sources like SBAS and RTK.
- Monitor GNSS receiver health
- Change hardware settings
- Perform firmware updates
- Purchase and load Flex Tokens
- Enable hardware-based features
- Access correction sources
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This is the free companion utility app for the flexible, intuitive, and affordable Bad Elf Flex and Flex Mini GNSS receivers. Designed for GIS and survey professionals, the Bad Elf Flex and Flex Mini connect to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth and provide high-accuracy location data to ANY and ALL field data collection apps in your workflow. This app allows you to view the health of the Flex and Flex Mini hardware, change settings, and perform firmware updates. For the Bad Elf Flex, the app also supports purchasing and loading Flex Tokens into the hardware for enabling hardware-based features and correction sources. Several correction sources are supported including SBAS, RTK via NTRIP, and Atlas (L-band) satellite corrections. Visit https://bad-elf.com/ to learn more about the Bad Elf Flex and Flex Mini GNSS receivers. NOTES: * This app requires a Bad Elf Flex or Flex Mini to operate. * Our "Bad Elf GPS" companion app supports our legacy mapping-grade receivers: Bad Elf GPS Pro, GPS Pro+, Surveyor, and GPS for Lightning dongle. * Continued use of the GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bad Elf Flex at 3.6 against Status Tool's 2.8. Bad Elf Flex also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 14%). Status Tool's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Bad Elf Flex holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Status Tool's written reviews are positive against 40% of Bad Elf Flex's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Status Tool | Bad Elf Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (14 ratings) | 3.6 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC. | Bad Elf, LLC. |
Customer experience
Status Tool
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In-app purchases
Status Tool
No in-app purchases
Bad Elf Flex
No in-app purchases
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