Comparison

REF TEK Recorder Setup vs Geo Logger GPX

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

Head to head
About

REF TEK Recorder Setup

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The REF TEK Seismic Recorder Setup app provides local command and control for the REF TEK Wrangler Portable Broadband High Resolution Seismic Recorder and the SMHR2 Integrated Seismic Recorder & Accelerometer. The REF TEK Seismic Recorder Setup app is used for configuring the REF TEK Wrangler and SMHR2 seismic recorders. Providing the user with full command and control of the unit, including control and configuration of all recorder parameters and real-time status. The Recorder Setup app also features a real-time data graph that allows users to quickly and easily check on how their sensor is working. This app talks to the Wrangler unit via WiFi connection.

About

Geo Logger GPX

Features
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If you want to record your location during a photo shoot or trip, use Geo Logger. All locations are organized into tracks and stored on your smartphone, and no internet connection is required. Stored tracks can be extracted as GPX, KML files or sent by email at any time. Geo Logger runs in the background and uses delayed updates to minimize battery consumption. If you choose a longer logging cycle, the battery will last longer.

Screenshots

REF TEK Recorder Setup4 screens
Geo Logger GPX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: REF TEK Recorder Setup at none against Geo Logger GPX's 1. REF TEK Recorder Setup also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 12.0). Geo Logger GPX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 12 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Geo Logger GPX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. REF TEK Recorder Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REF TEK Recorder Setup ships an update every 12 months, Geo Logger GPX every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
REF TEK Recorder Setup versus Geo Logger GPX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREF TEK Recorder SetupGeo Logger GPX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS8.2 โ€” better12.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size96 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXeos Technologies Inc.Land Analysis Lab

In-app purchases

None

REF TEK Recorder Setup

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Geo Logger GPX

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99

Questions

Is REF TEK Recorder Setup free?
REF TEK Recorder Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Geo Logger GPX free?
Geo Logger GPX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do REF TEK Recorder Setup or Geo Logger GPX have ads?
Geo Logger GPX shows ads; REF TEK Recorder Setup does not.
Which is updated more often, REF TEK Recorder Setup or Geo Logger GPX?
REF TEK Recorder Setup ships an update every 12 months, and Geo Logger GPX every 2 days. Most recently, REF TEK Recorder Setup was updated on September 21, 2026 and Geo Logger GPX on September 6, 2026.

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