Comparison

Easy QTH Locator vs GPS2IP Lite

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

Head to head
About

Easy QTH Locator

This app calculates your Maidenhead Locator (QTH Locator) using your device's GPS, mobile network, or Wi-Fi. It's a convenient way for radio amateurs worldwide to represent their location without needing an internet connection.

Highlights
  • QTH Locator calculation
  • Uses GPS, mobile network, or Wi-Fi
  • No internet access required
  • Convenient for radio amateurs
  • Displays current location
Features
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This application displays the QTH Locator (Maidenhead Locator) for your current location, calculated based on geographical coordinates obtained from GPS, mobile network or Wi-Fi data. Enable Location Services. Give your device permission to determine your location. Internet access is not required. To speak the QTH locator value in voice or Morse code, tap the corresponding icon on the device screen.

About

GPS2IP Lite

Stream real-time GPS NMEA location data wirelessly to your computer or other devices. Ideal for navigation enthusiasts and sophisticated software that uses external GPS units. This free version allows you to test its capabilities before purchasing the full-featured application.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS NMEA data streaming
  • Wireless Wi-Fi or Bluetooth LE connection
  • Push NMEA data to online servers (TCP/UDP)
  • Unique device identifiers
  • Automatic restart after iOS device reboot
  • Selectable NMEA message transmission
  • Configurable data output frequency
Features
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If you need GPS NMEA location data for your computer or other device, with GPS2IP you can stream the information in realtime to solve your requirements. BEWARE - GPS2IP is *not* able to be used for the Apple turn-by-turn navigation app, or Google Maps, or most car navigation programs. It is designed for enthusiasts, or more sophisticated navigation software that can use an external wireless GPS unit. If you aren't sure what NMEA is, please check the website before buying. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE: http://capsicumdreams.com/gps2ip/ This is a rather special piece of software, and must be used in the right system. This is the free version "GPS2IP Lite" that has most of the same features, so that you can try it out for free. Have a look on our website: http://capsicumdreams.com/gps2ip/differences.php Try it for free, and only buy this full-featured version if it does what you need! The iPhone becomes a GPS server, and to get the information, you just connect to your iPhone using either wifi or Bluetooth LE. Alternatively, you can also push the NMEA data to any online server, using either TCP or UDP and process the information however you want. Each device running GPS2IP can send a unique identifier, so that if you have multiple devices you can determine which device is sending what messages. GPS2IP now can be configured to restart automatically after your iOS device restarts, so you'll always keep track of your position. Apart from navigation software, other methods for connection include telnet or netcat, or many terminal programs. Some navigation software such as MacEnc can read from an IP address natively. Setting up a connection between MacEnc and GPS2IP is easy. Just have a look at the capsicumDreams website! http://capsicumdreams.com/gps2ip/ Different NMEA messages can be selected for transmission according to your requirements. One non-standard message that GPS2IP transmits that is very useful for sailing is $PASHR. GPS 2 IP can run when the iPhone sleeps to support constant location reporting, but be aware that continued use of the GPS when running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. If your device dies or you turn it off when it was running, GPS2IP now automatically resumes sending the location. Beware that this will decrease battery life - we recommend keeping it charging if possible. GPS2IP can also be configured to output data at a selectable frequency (for example once every minute). You can lock the settings, so that no unauthorised people can change the settings. Lots more information and instructions on usage can be found on our website. Enjoy!

Screenshots

Easy QTH Locator1 screens
GPS2IP Lite1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Easy QTH Locator at 4.8 against GPS2IP Lite's 3.7. Easy QTH Locator also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 60%) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). GPS2IP Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). 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

Easy QTH Locator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Easy QTH Locator's written reviews are positive against 60% of GPS2IP Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy QTH Locator ships an update every 12 months, GPS2IP Lite every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Easy QTH Locator versus GPS2IP Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy QTH LocatorGPS2IP Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBorys BuslovskyiAngus Oliver

Customer experience

Easy QTH Locator

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

GPS2IP Lite

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Easy QTH Locator

No in-app purchases

None

GPS2IP Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Easy QTH Locator free?
Easy QTH Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS2IP Lite free?
GPS2IP Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Easy QTH Locator or GPS2IP Lite?
Easy QTH Locator is rated higher. Easy QTH Locator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while GPS2IP Lite averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Easy QTH Locator or GPS2IP Lite have ads?
Neither Easy QTH Locator nor GPS2IP Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Easy QTH Locator or GPS2IP Lite?
Easy QTH Locator ships an update every 12 months, and GPS2IP Lite every 3 months. Most recently, Easy QTH Locator was updated on November 3, 2026 and GPS2IP Lite on November 3, 2026.

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