Comparison

GPS 2 IP vs GPS STO Mobile Client

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

Head to head
About

GPS 2 IP

Stream real-time GPS NMEA location data from your iPhone or iPad to other devices. Ideal for advanced navigation software and enthusiasts who need external GPS capabilities.

Highlights
  • Stream NMEA GPS data wirelessly
  • Connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth LE
  • Push data to online servers (TCP/UDP)
  • Supports TAIP protocol
  • Unique device identifiers
  • Automatic restart after device reboot
  • Selectable NMEA messages
Features
Currently charting
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Do you need GPS NMEA location data for your computer or other device - maybe to use some mapping or navigation software? Until now, you couldn't get external access to the GPS inside your iPhone or iPad, but now 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. This is a rather special piece of software, and must be used in the right system. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE: www.capsicumdreams.com/iPhone/gps2ip/ We have a 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.The TAIP protocol is also supported. 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

GPS STO Mobile Client

Monitor vehicles and assets in real-time with detailed tracking, speed, and fuel consumption data. Receive instant alerts for geofence breaches, speeding, and SOS signals. Generate comprehensive reports on driving history and fuel usage.

Highlights
  • Real-time tracking with speed and fuel data
  • Customizable event notifications
  • Detailed history and report generation
  • Geofencing for area alerts
  • Fuel level and consumption monitoring
  • Points of Interest markers
Features
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FEATURES: · Real Time Tracking - view exact address, travel speed, petrol consumption etc. · Notifications - get instant alerts about your defined events: when object enters or exits geo-zone, speeding, theft, stopovers, SOS alarms · History and Reports - Preview or download reports. It can include various information: driving hours, stopovers, distance traveled, fuel consumption etc. · Fuel Savings - check tank fuel level and fuel consumption along the route. · Geofencing - it allows you to set up geographic boundaries around areas that have specific interest for you, and get alerts. · POI - with POI (Points of Interest) you can add markers at the locations that might be important to you etc. · Optional accessories - STO GPS system supports various accessories About STO GPS tracking software: STO GPS is GPS Tracking & Fleet management system, successfully used by many companies, public sectors and personal households all around the world. It allows you to track unlimited number of objects in real time, get specific notifications, generate reports and much more. STO GPS software is compatible with most GPS devices and smartphones.

Screenshots

GPS 2 IP4 screens
GPS STO Mobile Client3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GPS STO Mobile Client at Free against GPS 2 IP's $7.99. GPS STO Mobile Client also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). GPS 2 IP's advantage is chart position (#81 vs unranked) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GPS STO Mobile Client is free to download; GPS 2 IP costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS STO Mobile Client holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS 2 IP has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS 2 IP ships an update every 3 months, GPS STO Mobile Client every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
GPS 2 IP versus GPS STO Mobile Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS 2 IPGPS STO Mobile Client
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (15 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngus OliverSTO d.o.o.

Customer experience

GPS 2 IP

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative40.0%

GPS STO Mobile Client

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GPS 2 IP

No in-app purchases

None

GPS STO Mobile Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS 2 IP free?
GPS 2 IP costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS STO Mobile Client free?
GPS STO Mobile Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GPS 2 IP or GPS STO Mobile Client?
GPS STO Mobile Client is rated higher. GPS 2 IP averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while GPS STO Mobile Client averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do GPS 2 IP or GPS STO Mobile Client have ads?
Neither GPS 2 IP nor GPS STO Mobile Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS 2 IP or GPS STO Mobile Client?
GPS 2 IP ships an update every 3 months, and GPS STO Mobile Client every 4 months. Most recently, GPS 2 IP was updated on November 10, 2026 and GPS STO Mobile Client on November 3, 2026.

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