Comparison

KleinMobile vs HxGN SmartNet

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

Head to head
About

KleinMobile

This app allows marine pilots and shipping agencies to manage assigned jobs, receive private messages from port authorities, and access public port information. It includes an alarm function for upcoming tasks and web-based information access.

Highlights
  • Manage pilot jobs
  • Receive private port messages
  • Task alarm function
  • Access public port information
  • Web information access
Features
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Newest member to the PortControl product line. If you are a marine pilot or shipping agency, With this app, you can: 1. Check the private message Port sends to you 2. Manage the pilot job that assigned to you 3. Using the build-in alarm function to remind you upcoming task 4. Check public information published by Port 5. Access information published on web **** IMPORTANT NOTES **** a. This app can only work with a port authority which has latest KleinPort product installed b. Before use the app, please contact the port authority you want to connect to directly to register a new user account. c. You will need to agree with the privacy policy defined by the port authority you want to connect to before your account can be created.

About

HxGN SmartNet

This application provides real-time status updates for a network of GNSS receivers, enabling users to achieve highly precise positioning. It offers a live map of reference stations, rover status, connection testing, and error message support.

Highlights
  • Live status map of reference stations
  • Real-time rover position and status
  • Ntrip source table connection testing
  • GNSS device error message diagnosis
  • Support ticket creation
  • Subscription and quota consumption information
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HxGN SmartNet is an RTK network of permanent GNSS receivers whose combined data is used to generate RTK corrections for rover users in the field. This network provides a way to achieve highly precise positions of unmatched quality and accuracy. When using HxGN SmartNet, you simply want to connect and measure. The HxGN SmartNet app gives you more ways to stay connected. For many, HxGN SmartNet plays a crucial role in time-critical industries. That is why we created the HxGN SmartNet app: to deliver the latest status information directly to your smartphone so your information is current, and you are always aware of the environment around you. The HxGN SmartNet mobile app provides: • Live status map, giving a real time view of the status of all reference stations in our network • Live view on your rover’s position and its status in real time • Ability to test your connection to the Ntrip source table • Possibility to check the error messages received by your GNSS device and possible solutions to them • Possibility to create support tickets so our operators can help you in the field • Information about your subscription and quota consumption Download the HxGN SmartNet mobile app and use your SmartNet user ID and password to log in!

Screenshots

KleinMobile3 screens
HxGN SmartNet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KleinMobile at every 2 months against HxGN SmartNet's every 5 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KleinMobile ships an update every 2 months, HxGN SmartNet every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
KleinMobile versus HxGN SmartNet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKleinMobileHxGN SmartNet
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB75 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTidalis Americas LtdHexagon Geosystems Services AG

Customer experience

KleinMobile

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HxGN SmartNet

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

KleinMobile

No in-app purchases

None

HxGN SmartNet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KleinMobile free?
KleinMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HxGN SmartNet free?
HxGN SmartNet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KleinMobile or HxGN SmartNet have ads?
Neither KleinMobile nor HxGN SmartNet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KleinMobile or HxGN SmartNet?
KleinMobile ships an update every 2 months, and HxGN SmartNet every 5 months. Most recently, KleinMobile was updated on August 1, 2026 and HxGN SmartNet on June 8, 2026.

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