GPS 2 IP vs NMEA Gps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
NMEA Gps
Share GPS data from your device to others, even if they lack internal GPS. Supports TCP and UDP clients, and can connect to external GPS devices for more accurate data. Useful for sharing location information among multiple devices.
- NMEA client and server functionality
- Share GPS data to multiple devices
- Supports TCP and UDP clients
- Connects to external GPS devices
- Display GPS position as QR code
- Log and export NMEA data
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NMEA client and server. Read GPS Data from core location ( or through direct connection for supported GPS, currently DUAL XGPS150 / 160 are supported ) and forward to other apps/devices through NMEA protocol ( supported by many apps ); an internal NMEA client automatically connects to NMEA Server if active ( or it can be used to test and display data from other NMEA sources, disabling internal server and configurating it ) NMEA Fps supports both TCP and UDP clients ( configurable ) . Note that UDP , for protocol limits, will work only when iPhone is connected to a wifi router Current gps position cab be shown as qrcode, enlarged and shared This app allows reading GPS info from devices that lack of an internal GPS ( such as iPod and iPad wifi ), and from your desktop pc, simply connecting to the device running NMEA Gps app; you can share the *same* gps info (possibly derived from an external GPS) among multiple devices ( even if they lack of an internal GPS); useful for regatta app , all members will get same info. Follow this tutorial to connect QGIS to your iPhone GPS ( other GIS applications have similar features, please let me know if you successfully connect to other GIS applications, or directly comment the tutorial ): http://www.3bsoft.com/it/menuprincipale/news/3-news/49-qgisnmeagps.html Satellite data are not reliable when app connects to GPS through core location, that does not forward these kind of info; in any case, app can perform direct connection to DUAL XGPS 150 e XGPS 160 from dual electronics ( if available ), and get complete gps data (satellite info included) at a frequency up to 10 hz . The dual gps is available here : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E65TNYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00E65TNYE&linkCode=as2&tag=b3softcom-20&linkId=KL3ERE5LYWDFKS5H You can activate LOG and export generated file to give a look to NMEA data and detect problems Continued use of GPS running in background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NMEA Gps at Free against GPS 2 IP's $7.99. NMEA Gps also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). GPS 2 IP's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence 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
NMEA Gps is free to download; GPS 2 IP costs $7.99 up front. NMEA Gps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPS 2 IP asks for nothing beyond the download.
GPS 2 IP holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of GPS 2 IP's written reviews are positive against 31% of NMEA Gps's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GPS 2 IP | NMEA Gps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (15 ratings) — better | 3.4 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better | 30.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #49 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Angus Oliver | 3B Soft srls |
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