MT5000 vs GL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MT5000
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With this app you are able to manage your Orbcomm MT5000 transponder. You can enter static data like ship's name and dimension or check the battery status. Orbcomm MT5000 is an AIS transmitter used for small vessel tracking (e.g. fishing vessels). Data stored in MT5000 can be read-out with this app via Bluetooth and are shown in the map view of your iPhone or iPad.
GL
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The GL-S20 Tool App is an application built specifically for GL.iNet hardware devices. It connects and operates your Thread Border Router and Bluetooth gateway, making it easier for you to use it. Features: Configuration Services for Bluetooth Scanning and Reporting and more scanning modes Configure devices' reporting interval, MQTT, DHCP/Static IP, Setting up MQTT servers, OTA firmware upgrades and more. Data Filtering Backup and Restore of Files If you want to learn more about GL-S20, please refer to: https://docs.gl-inet.com/iot/en/thread_board_router/gl-s20/ If you want to learn more about us, please refer to GL-iNet: https://www.gl-inet.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GL at every 4 months against MT5000's every 13 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MT5000 ships an update every 13 months, GL every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MT5000 | GL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Weatherdock AG | GL Technologies (HK) Limited |
In-app purchases
MT5000
No in-app purchases
GL
No in-app purchases
