# CoordCalc vs NMEAremote

The clearest difference is price: CoordCalc at $2.99 against NMEAremote's $23.99. CoordCalc also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). NMEAremote's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (66% vs 55%). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

CoordCalc costs $2.99 and NMEAremote $23.99 up front. NMEAremote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CoordCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

NMEAremote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of CoordCalc's written reviews are positive against 66% of NMEAremote's.

CoordCalc ships an update monthly, NMEAremote every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoordCalc | NMEAremote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $23.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordcalc/id308502516/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmearemote/id412806204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **65.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 18 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Time](https://appshunter.io/developer/308502519) | [zapfware](https://appshunter.io/developer/348005795) |

## What reviewers say

### CoordCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordcalc/id308502516)

Calculate distances and bearings between two points on Earth using manual coordinates or an interactive map. Convert coordinates between various formats and find your current location with GPS. Useful for navigation, measuring distances, and marking points of interest.

**Highlights:** Calculate distance and bearing between two points, Manual coordinate input (lat/lon), Interactive map for point selection, Convert coordinates between formats, Use GPS for current location, Save previous positions, Send coordinate messages to other users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NMEAremote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmearemote/id412806204)

This app provides real-time marine data from your ship's navigation system directly to your mobile device. Monitor navigation, wind, and depth information at a glance for enhanced safety and performance on the water.

**Highlights:** Real-time marine data display, Supports NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, SignalK, Customizable dashboard, Alarms and logging, Apple Watch integration, Server/Repeater functionality

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expedition | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoordCalc free?

CoordCalc costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NMEAremote free?

NMEAremote costs $23.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CoordCalc or NMEAremote?

NMEAremote is rated higher. CoordCalc averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NMEAremote averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do CoordCalc or NMEAremote have ads?

Neither CoordCalc nor NMEAremote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoordCalc or NMEAremote?

CoordCalc ships an update monthly, and NMEAremote every 3 months. Most recently, CoordCalc was updated on November 6, 2026 and NMEAremote on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*