# Geode Connect vs PIX4Dcatch

The clearest difference is rating: PIX4Dcatch at 4.7 against Geode Connect's 3.8. PIX4Dcatch also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Geode Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PIX4Dcatch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $159.00 per month. Geode Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

PIX4Dcatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIX4Dcatch has 264 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Geode Connect's written reviews are positive against 33% of PIX4Dcatch's.

Geode Connect ships an update every 4 months, PIX4Dcatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geode Connect | PIX4Dcatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geode-connect/id1446098695/reviews) | **[4.7 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pix4dcatch-3d-scanner/id1511483044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **264** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **32.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juniper Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446098694) | [Pix4D](https://appshunter.io/developer/952725638) |

## What reviewers say

### Geode Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geode-connect/id1446098695)

Configure and communicate with a GNSS receiver to collect precise location data. Adjust settings, monitor real-time position, and access detailed receiver output for various accuracy needs.

**Highlights:** Configure Geode GNSS receiver settings, Monitor real-time position and accuracy, Select SBAS, L-Band, or NTRIP corrections, View satellite skyplot, Access raw data and direct commands, Control receiver settings for work environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PIX4Dcatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pix4dcatch-3d-scanner/id1511483044)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful 3D scanner. Capture images and LiDAR data to create accurate 3D models for professional use. Visualize, measure, and share your creations in AR.

**Highlights:** 3D model creation from images and LiDAR, RTK device compatibility for centimeter accuracy, Live feedback during capture, Augmented reality (AR) model visualization, Cloud processing and desktop export options, Measurement and geolocation capabilities

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PIX4Dcatch Professional | $159.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great idea for photogrammetry
- 🚀 Works well for professional use
- 👍 Consistently gets survey grade results
- 👍 Useful as an additional survey tool
- 👍 Amazing, game changer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Very expensive subscription
- 💰 High monthly subscription cost
- 💰 Way too expensive for small objects
- 💰 Unclear cost structure
- 💰 Credits add up unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or shows SDK error with Emlid RX
- Upload doesn't work for Dropbox or OneDrive
- Mesh doesn't display like past versions
- Cannot build an accurate model
- App locks out

**Requested features**

- Make it possible to work with any GNSS through NMEA Protocol
- Export GCP's in GPS coordinates as well
- Add instructions or tips
- Allow export to local device instead of cloud
- Allow export of images to PC for free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geode Connect free?

Geode Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PIX4Dcatch free?

PIX4Dcatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Geode Connect or PIX4Dcatch?

PIX4Dcatch is rated higher. Geode Connect averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while PIX4Dcatch averages 4.7 from 264 ratings.

### Do Geode Connect or PIX4Dcatch have ads?

Neither Geode Connect nor PIX4Dcatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Geode Connect or PIX4Dcatch?

Geode Connect ships an update every 4 months, and PIX4Dcatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Geode Connect was updated on October 16, 2026 and PIX4Dcatch on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*