Comparison

NMEA Gps vs GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP

This client app provides RTK corrections to compatible GPS receivers. It is designed for exclusive use with GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 devices. Be aware that continuous GPS use in the background can significantly impact battery life.

Highlights
  • RTK correction delivery
  • Compatible with GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0
  • Background GPS usage management
  • Designed for GPS receivers
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GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP Client is designed to deliver RTK corrections to GPS receivers capable of receiving them. This app is intended to be used exclusively with the GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 family of devices. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Background GPS usage will end when you stop the data stream or the Beacon is no longer connected.

Screenshots

NMEA Gps1 screens
GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP at 5.0 against NMEA Gps's 3.4. GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). NMEA Gps's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price 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

Both are free to download. NMEA Gps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NMEA Gps has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NMEA Gps ships an update every 3 months, GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NMEA Gps versus GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNMEA GpsGRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (17 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3B Soft srlsGlacial Ridge Technologies

Customer experience

NMEA Gps

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%

GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NMEA Gps

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NMEA Gps free?
NMEA Gps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP free?
GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NMEA Gps or GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP?
GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP is rated higher. NMEA Gps averages 3.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NMEA Gps or GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP have ads?
NMEA Gps shows ads; GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP does not.
Which is updated more often, NMEA Gps or GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP?
NMEA Gps ships an update every 3 months, and GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP every 9 months. Most recently, NMEA Gps was updated on October 26, 2026 and GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP on September 29, 2026.

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