XT UART vs KT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
XT UART
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The support module functions as a parameter configuration of the slave, data transmission, speed measurement, and the like; Support module as data transmission and speed measurement function from the host; Support encryption and decryption of transparent data; Support device signal filtering and name filtering;
KT
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This is a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) application for GlobalSat KT-520 configuration. By synchronizing with your KT-520, you can check the FW/APP versions and current settings. Also, you can adjust device setting to fulfill different user scenarios. With this application and KT-520 we believe you will have a better experience. Functions: ο»Ώο»ΏBasic Information: Kineis IDH & S/N FW version / APP version ο»Ώο»ΏDevice settings : Transmission durations / GPS acquisition duration Security setting Firmware upgrade Support iOS 11 or above.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KT at every 3 weeks against XT UART's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XT UART ships an update every 4 months, KT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XT UART | KT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Lanke Xuntong Technology Co., Ltd. | Globalsat Technology Corporation. |
In-app purchases
XT UART
No in-app purchases
KT
No in-app purchases
