Comparison

Geode Connect vs HOBOconnect

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

Head to head
About

Geode Connect

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
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GEODE CONNECT is a configuration and communication utility for the GEODE GNSS RECEIVER. It provides the ability to establish communications to the Geode Real-Time Sub-meter GPS/GNSS Receiver, change receiver settings, and displays position, altitude, estimated horizontal error, differential status fix info, speed, heading, satellites in fix and PDOP. Using the Configure Receiver settings menu, select SBAS, Atlas® L-Band, or NTRIP-delivered RTK Float corrections for selectable accuracy to fit your job. The Skyplot screen shows satellites in use for the various supported constellations and their distribution in the sky. A terminal screen is included to allow users a “deep dive” into the actual data output from the receiver, and direct command access. The Receiver Configuration menu provides the ability to control a wide range of receiver settings to suit your work environment. REAL-TIME SCALABLE ACCURACY GNSS RECEIVER Looking for a simple yet precise GNSS solution at an affordable price? With the Geode, you can easily collect real-time, sub-meter, sub-foot or decimeter accurate GNSS data without the huge price tag or complexity of other precision receivers. Designed with versatility in mind, the Geode works with a wide range of devices to fit your needs exactly, and is especially useful for bring-your-own-device workplaces. Take the Geode with you mounted on a pole, in a pack, or held in your hand to collect real-time precise GNSS data in harsh environments, using almost any handheld device. For information on the Geode GPS Receiver, visit our product page at www.junipersys.com. Disclaimer: Using the Geode Connect software and a Bluetooth connection to the Geode receiver continuously will increase consumption of battery power on your mobile device.

About

HOBOconnect

Wirelessly configure, start, and download data from HOBO MX data loggers via Bluetooth. View, analyze, and export recorded data in various formats for further use in other applications.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth communication with HOBO MX loggers
  • Configure logger settings (name, password, rate, alarms)
  • Monitor logger status (memory, battery)
  • Download and view recorded data
  • Data analysis in graphical and list formats
  • Export data as CSV, TXT, XLSX, and HOBO files
Features
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HOBOconnect is designed to communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth Low Energy to the HOBO® MX data loggers. You can configure and start the data logger, download the recorded data, store and analyze the data. The data can be viewed in both graphical and list formats and also exported and shared to other programs including Numbers, Excel and HOBOware®. Features: * Wirelessly communicate to the HOBO® MX data loggers * Internet connection not required to use HOBOconnect * Set data logger's name, password, logging rate, alarm threshold, start & stop time * Check logger’s status included memory used and battery life * Clear audible alarms (for models with this feature) * Page the data logger * Manage data files with groups * Download and view data * Zoom in and out of the graph with gestures * Export and Share data as a CSV, TXT, XLSX and HOBO files Compatible Data Loggers * HOBO® MX1100 Series Temp/RH/CO2/Light/Analog Data Loggers * HOBO® MX2001 Water Level data logger * HOBO® MX100 Temperature data logger * HOBO® MX2200 Series Water Temp Data Loggers * HOBO® MX2300 Series Temp/RH/Soil Moisture data loggers * HOBO® MX2500 Series pH data loggers

Screenshots

Geode Connect4 screens
HOBOconnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Geode Connect at 3.8 against HOBOconnect's 2.2. Geode Connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). HOBOconnect's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (8% vs 0%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Geode Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 29 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Geode Connect's written reviews are positive against 8% of HOBOconnect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geode Connect ships an update every 4 months, HOBOconnect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Geode Connect versus HOBOconnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeode ConnectHOBOconnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (9 ratings) — better2.2 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews8.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings929 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuniper Systems, Inc.Onset Computer Corporation

Customer experience

Geode Connect

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HOBOconnect

All ratings29 ratings
Positive20.7%
Neutral13.8%
Negative65.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Geode Connect

No in-app purchases

None

HOBOconnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Geode Connect free?
Geode Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOBOconnect free?
HOBOconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Geode Connect or HOBOconnect?
Geode Connect is rated higher. Geode Connect averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while HOBOconnect averages 2.2 from 29 ratings.
Do Geode Connect or HOBOconnect have ads?
Neither Geode Connect nor HOBOconnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Geode Connect or HOBOconnect?
Geode Connect ships an update every 4 months, and HOBOconnect every 6 weeks. Most recently, Geode Connect was updated on June 5, 2026 and HOBOconnect on August 29, 2026.

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