Comparison

GPS Anti Spoof vs Microscope

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

Head to head
About

GPS Anti Spoof

Instantly compare observed celestial navigation altitudes with live calculated values. This tool helps mariners detect GPS spoofing and functions as a celestial navigation trainer, offering instant feedback without paperwork.

Highlights
  • Compare observed vs. calculated celestial altitudes
  • Detect GPS spoofing
  • Celestial navigation trainer
  • Offline functionality
  • Automatic correction calculations
  • Pro version with expanded celestial body data
Features
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Instantly compare observed celestial navigation altitudes with high precision, live calculated altitudes. Shoot the Sun, tap pause in the app, and get instant feedback. Standard version includes data for the Sun, Venus, and two stars. The Pro version of the app is for serious navigation use and includes data for the Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, the 57 standard navigational stars, plus Polaris. Both versions function off-network and at sea however the standard version only works for ten days off-network. The Pro version can function for weeks in the middle of the ocean without network access. This app calculates the exact sextant altitude that should be observed in celestial navigation at sea or on land assuming that the GPS position is correct. No paperwork is required, no tables of corrections. All corrections are included automatically: index error, system time error, dip of the horizon, refraction, temperature and pressure corrections to refraction, altitude above sea level, parallax, and also gravitational deflection of the vertical (a correction of up 2 nautical miles not handled by any other celestial navigation sight-clearing product) are all included automatically. If the GPS position is wrong, due to Spoofing at sea, observations will not match. With this app and occasional quick sextant sights, mariners can reliably detect GPS spoofing. No GPS Spoofing? The app also functions as a celestial navigation trainer: take a sextant sight and immediately compare against the app's display. No paperwork and instant feedback will improve celestial sextant skills in hours instead of days or weeks.  The app works off-network, even in the middle of the ocean. If a network connection is available, the app will download temperature and pressure information automatically. Or weather data can be entered manually, if desired. The ephemeris data is generated from the same JPL numerical integrations of lunar and planetary motions used by the official Nautical Almanac and Astronomical Almanac. All coordinates are accurate to one second of arc, and displayed altitudes are accurate to a tenth of a minute of arc.

About

Microscope

Features
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Compound Microscope by EduTech Era is an interactive learning app designed to help students explore the microscopic world with ease. The app explains the structure, parts, and working of a compound microscope in a simple, student-friendly way. Students can learn how to use the microscope, understand magnification, and observe tiny living organisms like cells and microorganisms. With 3D interactive models that can be zoomed, rotated, and explored offline, learning becomes visual and engaging. Ideal for school-level biology, the app makes complex concepts easy to understand and encourages curiosity about the unseen world. Features: - Interactive 3D compound microscope with zoom & rotate - Learn microscope parts and their functions - Understand magnification and observation techniques - Explore cells and microorganisms - Works completely offline-no internet needed - Perfect for school biology and hands-on learning - Activity-based visuals to reinforce concepts Discover the microscopic world in a simple and interactive way with Compound Microscope by EduTech Era, your guide to learning biology effectively.

Screenshots

GPS Anti Spoof3 screens
Microscope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GPS Anti Spoof at every 5 months against Microscope's every 58 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

GPS Anti Spoof costs $3.99 and Microscope $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Anti Spoof ships an update every 5 months, Microscope every 58 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GPS Anti Spoof versus Microscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Anti SpoofMicroscope
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 58 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrank ReedVIRTUAL FILAMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

GPS Anti Spoof

No in-app purchases

None

Microscope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Anti Spoof free?
GPS Anti Spoof costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microscope free?
Microscope costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS Anti Spoof or Microscope have ads?
Neither GPS Anti Spoof nor Microscope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Anti Spoof or Microscope?
GPS Anti Spoof ships an update every 5 months, and Microscope every 58 months. Most recently, GPS Anti Spoof was updated on November 3, 2026 and Microscope on November 7, 2026.

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