GPS 2 IP vs MapTools

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!

MapTools is your affordable GPS tracking and measurement tool. The app also allows you to view all your device's GPS data as well as data from several other sensors (barometer, magnetic compass, weather data, etc.). Record the routes of all your activities (hiking, running, skiing, etc.), view your route live on the map, and obtain numerous details about your routes, such as distance, elevation, average speed, split times, and much more. Thanks to a simple and intuitive interface, create distance or area measurements by adding points on the map or by drawing your measurements with your fingertip. All your tracking and measurement data are synchronized across all your iOS devices via iCloud. # Trip Recording features: - Record your trip in the background (device in sleep mode or while using other apps) - View your track on the map - View graphs of your speed, altitude, vertical speed, and weather data - Record multi-stage routes (by restarting the recording on a different day or in a different location) - Track your position and orientation on the map - View split times - Access a wealth of detailed trip information such as the number of recorded positions, average speed, elevation gain, and much more... - Choose the color of your path - Cut segments of your tracks # Measurement features: - Calculate distances, areas and radius/circumference by simply adding points on the map - Create measurements by drawing on the map with your fingertip or a stylus # GPS and sensor features: - Access a wealth of data from your device's GPS: coordinates, altitude, speed, heading, accuracy - Access barometer data and the device's magnetic heading (if equipped) - Access weather data for your current location (internet connection required) # Data Import and Export: - Import and export your trip in GPX format - Import and export your measurements in KML format # Available options: - Choose your units of measurement - Select your preferred map type (Google) - Activate dark mode and choose the main color of the app Please note: continued use of GPS running in the background can significantly decrease battery life.