Status Tool vs GPS Test
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 Test
This utility quickly shows your current GPS coordinates and location details. It's a straightforward tool for accessing essential location information.
- Displays current GPS coordinates
- Shows location information
- Simple and fast interface
- Real-time location updates
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This is a simple and fast GPS test tool that can quickly display the current coordinates and location information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Test at 33% against Status Tool's 14%. GPS Test also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.8). Status Tool's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
GPS Test holds the better App Store score, 3.0 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. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Status Tool's written reviews are positive against 33% of GPS Test's.
| Parameter | Status Tool | GPS Test |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (14 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | 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 | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC. | Shenzhen Ultra Easy Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Status Tool
GPS Test
In-app purchases
Status Tool
No in-app purchases
GPS Test
No in-app purchases
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