# CoordCalc vs NMEAremote LITE

The clearest difference is rating: NMEAremote LITE at 4.7 against CoordCalc's 3.0. NMEAremote LITE also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). CoordCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

CoordCalc costs $2.99 and NMEAremote LITE $3.99 up front. NMEAremote LITE sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CoordCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

NMEAremote LITE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of CoordCalc's written reviews are positive against 43% of NMEAremote LITE's.

CoordCalc ships an update monthly, NMEAremote LITE every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoordCalc | NMEAremote LITE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordcalc/id308502516/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmearemote-lite/id413937027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 18 MB | 11 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 LITE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmearemote-lite/id413937027)

Access your boat's marine instrument data on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Displays real-time wind, speed, depth, and GPS information in an easy-to-read dashboard. Supports NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, and Signal K.

**Highlights:** Real-time marine instrument data, NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, Signal K support, Customizable dashboards, Configurable alarms, Apple Watch app, iPad Split View support, VoiceOver accessibility

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expedition | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoordCalc free?

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

### Is NMEAremote LITE free?

NMEAremote LITE costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

NMEAremote LITE is rated higher. CoordCalc averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NMEAremote LITE averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do CoordCalc or NMEAremote LITE have ads?

Neither CoordCalc nor NMEAremote LITE shows ads.

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

CoordCalc ships an update monthly, and NMEAremote LITE every 3 months. Most recently, CoordCalc was updated on November 1, 2026 and NMEAremote LITE on November 1, 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.*