iNmea logger vs NMEA GPS Tether
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iNmea logger
Record 30-second logs of NMEA sentences received over WiFi. This tool helps debug NMEA instrument input issues for navigation apps. Logs can be emailed for further analysis.
- Record NMEA sentence logs
- WiFi input over IP address and port
- 30-second log duration
- Email logs for analysis
- Debugging tool for navigation apps
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iNmea logger can be used to record a 30 seconds log of NMEA sentences coming in over WiFi, listening to a specific IP-address and port no. It's ment as a debugging tool for iRegatta, if you have NMEA instrument input that doesn't show up in these apps. The log can then be e-mailed to your self, or to Let's Create with a comment on what information you are missing.
NMEA GPS Tether
Share GPS data from another device to your iPad over WiFi. Ideal for devices lacking built-in GPS, allowing you to view location information on a map. Offers customizable runtime and update frequency.
- Receive GPS data from other devices
- View location on map
- Customizable runtime
- Adjust map update frequency
- Auto-center map with history trail
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This app (receiver) connects to another device (sender, which will provide GPS coordinates data). Useful on devices where GPS is unavailable. To use, you will need to a server app, NMEA device or a telnet connection to send the GPS data. If you need support or having issues with NMEA, contact us at support@bricatta.com or visit us at gpstether.bricatta.com Summary : To share and tether NMEA GPS data between other compatible devices, over WiFi network to your iPad, and view it on the map. Useful for those iPads without GPS. Want to share and tether GPS infomation from other devices like NMEA server or from another device, to your iPad using WiFi ? This solution is made for you... plain and simple. Check out the video at www.bricatta.com Just key in the IP address and port number, and you are all set to view the location on the map. *The location shown is based on the other device's GPS location (NMEA server/talker) * Trial version will only run for 5 minutes. Purchase full version in here (app's Settings page) using the in-app feature. Feature Details : - Able to receive GPS data from another device using Bricatta's server app, and view the location on your iPad using this app. - Able to receive NMEA GPS data from a NMEA compatible talker/server, and view the location on your iPad using this app. This feature is still under final-beta testing. - Set how many minutes you want this app to run (runtime), with 0 as unlimited runtime - Set how frequent to update the map with pointers, to save battery power. - Auto-center the map at the latest location with history trail. Requirements : - WiFi - Location info (optional, used locally on device only to show device location on map. Data is not shared or sent to other devices) Note : This app solution is not meant to tether GPS from iPhone. Please read the FAQ at gpstether.bricatta.com for more info.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNmea logger at 100% against NMEA GPS Tether's 25%. iNmea logger also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). NMEA GPS Tether's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. NMEA GPS Tether sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iNmea logger asks for nothing beyond the download.
iNmea logger ships an update every 8 months, NMEA GPS Tether every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iNmea logger | NMEA GPS Tether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zifigo | Lee Kien Yeong |
Customer experience
iNmea logger
NMEA GPS Tether
In-app purchases
iNmea logger
No in-app purchases
NMEA GPS Tether
- Purchase Full Version$3.99
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