Comparison

GPS2IP Lite vs Waypnt.

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

Head to head
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!

About

Waypnt.

This navigation app provides a simple, arrow-based directional guide to your chosen destination. It focuses solely on showing the direction and live distance, eliminating maps and turn-by-turn instructions for a distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Single arrow directional guidance
  • Live distance tracking
  • No maps or turn-by-turn
  • Search for destinations
  • Use pins from other apps
  • Apple Watch sync
Features
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Big arrow. Live distance. That's it. Waypnt is navigation without the noise. Pick a destination and get a single arrow pointing straight to it — then watch the distance shrink as you walk, bike, or drive. No maps, no turn-by-turn, no recalculating. Search for places, pull from recent destinations, or send a pin straight from Apple Maps. Sync to Apple Watch and navigate at a glance. For city wanderers, travelers, and anyone who just needs to know: that way.

Screenshots

GPS2IP Lite1 screens
Waypnt.3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Waypnt. at 5.0 against GPS2IP Lite's 3.7. Waypnt. also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%). GPS2IP Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Waypnt. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of GPS2IP Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Waypnt.'s.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GPS2IP Lite versus Waypnt.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS2IP LiteWaypnt.
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngus OliverMikhail Guttentag

Customer experience

GPS2IP Lite

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

Waypnt.

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GPS2IP Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Waypnt.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS2IP Lite free?
GPS2IP Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Waypnt. free?
Waypnt. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GPS2IP Lite or Waypnt.?
Waypnt. is rated higher. GPS2IP Lite averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Waypnt. averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do GPS2IP Lite or Waypnt. have ads?
Neither GPS2IP Lite nor Waypnt. shows ads.

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