HxGN SmartNet vs Avision for Drones
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HxGN SmartNet
This application provides real-time status updates for a network of GNSS receivers, enabling users to achieve highly precise positioning. It offers a live map of reference stations, rover status, connection testing, and error message support.
- Live status map of reference stations
- Real-time rover position and status
- Ntrip source table connection testing
- GNSS device error message diagnosis
- Support ticket creation
- Subscription and quota consumption information
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HxGN SmartNet is an RTK network of permanent GNSS receivers whose combined data is used to generate RTK corrections for rover users in the field. This network provides a way to achieve highly precise positions of unmatched quality and accuracy. When using HxGN SmartNet, you simply want to connect and measure. The HxGN SmartNet app gives you more ways to stay connected. For many, HxGN SmartNet plays a crucial role in time-critical industries. That is why we created the HxGN SmartNet app: to deliver the latest status information directly to your smartphone so your information is current, and you are always aware of the environment around you. The HxGN SmartNet mobile app provides: • Live status map, giving a real time view of the status of all reference stations in our network • Live view on your rover’s position and its status in real time • Ability to test your connection to the Ntrip source table • Possibility to check the error messages received by your GNSS device and possible solutions to them • Possibility to create support tickets so our operators can help you in the field • Information about your subscription and quota consumption Download the HxGN SmartNet mobile app and use your SmartNet user ID and password to log in!
Avision for Drones
This app helps drone pilots plan, get airspace authorization, and execute flights. It offers flight validation against regulations, weather, and obstacles, and supports fleet management for advanced operations. Live video streaming enhances situational awareness for emergency response.
- FAA B4UFLY airspace awareness
- Automated FAA LAANC authorization
- Flight plan validation
- Fleet management
- Live video streaming
- Situational awareness tools
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Avision™ provides drone pilots with information and tools to efficiently plan (via FAA B4UFLY airspace awareness), approve (via automated FAA LAANC - Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability), and execute flight operations as well as track activity over time. Flight Intelligence™ offers automated flight plan validation against the constraints including regulations, weather, terrain, and obstacles. Avision UTM system provides essential fleet management services for BVLOS operations in advanced air mobility, aerial transportation and drone delivery. UTM functionality combined with live video streaming capabilities support extended situational awareness for first responders, public safety, and emergency response operations. To access services, user will be prompted to create an account and login. Fleet management and FAA LAANC commercial (part 107) require an upgrade to paid account. Information gathered by the App complies with company privacy policy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Avision for Drones at 75% against HxGN SmartNet's 0%. Avision for Drones also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). HxGN SmartNet's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HxGN SmartNet ships an update every 5 months, Avision for Drones every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HxGN SmartNet | Avision for Drones |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hexagon Geosystems Services AG | Avision Incorporated |
Customer experience
HxGN SmartNet
Avision for Drones
In-app purchases
HxGN SmartNet
No in-app purchases
Avision for Drones
No in-app purchases
Questions
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