Comparison

PAK pass vs Ntrip checker

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

Head to head
About

PAK pass

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In the fast lane: With PAK pass-by, users validate the vehicle exterior noise easily, quickly, and efficiently – whether indoor at the test bench or outdoor at the test track. Its workflow-oriented process takes standardization and automation into a new level when it comes to development, type testing, COP or idle noise determination. Users recognize the difference every day, in every exterior noise evaluation. The PAK pass-by Pro App is the smart and mobile driver display for enhanced usability when operating the testing. By providing all relevant information, drivers are assisted during the entire measurement. Operators interact with their pass-by system interactively by using the PAK capture App. PAK capture is designed for configuring the standalone operating measurement frontends for both the track system and driver system(s). PAK pass-by Pro reflects information including: System set-up: Provides an overview of all measurement quantities and settings for both the driver and track system. With RTK systems, the RTK signal quality is shown. Driver and Idle Noise: Shows all relevant information while driving or idle noise measurement regarding the vehicle’s speed, rpm and status information from analog or digital instruments. Result: Shows information about the result of the whole measurement session, including the latest run and a fingerprint of all runs, error messages and selected user data. Track: Checks the track system’s signals and displays the current microphone signals. With RTK systems, the user can specify the position of the RTK antenna on the vehicle in a graphical user interface. It is possible to measure the position of the antenna or enter it manually. The entered data can be checked using a graphical display. Features and Benefits: * Measurement session oriented * Interactive display settings * Continuously displays real-time data from the measurement frontend * On-site monitoring of incoming signals * Precise driver information including exact speed and rpm of each test run * Dynamically discovers all frontends being available for connection * Determines the GPS or RTK position of each frontend including the quality of the GPS or RTK connection * Checks signal quality for each test run * Supports One-Man and MULTI-SESSION operation Prerequisites: PAK pass-by Pro can be used in conjunction with measurement frontends with PAK live and the software application PAK pass-by 3.0 or newer. PAK capture App or PAK scope software is recommended for configuring the measurement frontends.

About

Ntrip checker

This app tests NTRIP Client connections to NTRIP Casters and analyzes RTCM streams. It allows users to configure connection parameters, select mountpoints, and view received RTCM messages, satellite data, and base station proximity.

Highlights
  • Test NTRIP Client connection
  • Analyze RTCM stream
  • Configure connection parameters
  • Select mountpoint
  • View RTCM message statistics
  • See GNSS satellite data
Features
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NtripChecker allows you to test NTRIP Client connection to NTRIP Caster and to analyze the RTCM stream. In the main screen you can define NTRIP connection parameters (host name, port, credentials), user position and select a mountpoint from the list provided by the NTRIP Caster, or set you own mountpoint. Once connected, you can look at the received RTCM messages and their statistics, see list of GNSS satellites and available signal frequencies, and to see the position and distance to the base station providing the corrections.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Ntrip checker at 3 against PAK pass's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PAK pass ships an update every 3 months, Ntrip checker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PAK pass versus Ntrip checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPAK passNtrip checker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMBBM GroupNavmatix

In-app purchases

None

PAK pass

No in-app purchases

None

Ntrip checker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PAK pass free?
PAK pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ntrip checker free?
Ntrip checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PAK pass or Ntrip checker have ads?
Neither PAK pass nor Ntrip checker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PAK pass or Ntrip checker?
PAK pass ships an update every 3 months, and Ntrip checker every 4 months. Most recently, PAK pass was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ntrip checker on October 7, 2026.

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