DistPad vs GNSS Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DistPad
Control atmospheric distillation analyzers wirelessly for petroleum and petrochemical labs. Monitor sample status, view results in tables and graphs, and export data to LIMS or printers. Easily set up measurement programs and customize reporting formats.
- Wireless analyzer control
- Real-time results viewing
- Tabular and graphical reporting
- Export to LIMS via FTP
- Print to Zebra thermal printer
- Customizable reporting formats
- Sample parameter adjustment
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Utility App for wireless control of atmospheric distillation analysers from ORBIS BV that are used in Petroleum & Petrochemical Laboratories. The app is capable of controlling the atmospheric distillation analysers of ORBIS BV, provides information about the analysers and reports the results of the analysers in a tabular and graphical manner. A set of standard methods allows to easily set up measurement programs that can be send to one of the connected analysers. A status screen provides information about the current status of each sample currently running on one of the analysers. Results can be viewed real time while the instrument is running or upon completion of the test. Results can be exported via ftp connection in xml format to a remote database (LIMS) Laboratory information management system. or printed on a Zebra thermal printer. The format of reporting to the printer or LIMS can be set easily on a formatting screen which can be set as a global default setting or for each standard method or program individually. The program parameters for each Sample (tasks) that are due to run ,currently running or being finished can be changed at all time. The parameters that can be changed are depending on the status of each task. Reference samples can be monitored using the reference screen showing consistency of each analyser. Frequency of verification and recalibration of the analysers can be set in the system settings screen along other parameters.
GNSS Analyzer
Record and analyze positioning data from QZSS-supported receivers. View satellite radar, signal strength, and current location on a map. Import logs to review past data and receive disaster management reports.
- Record NMEA positioning data
- View satellite radar and signal level
- Display current position on map
- Import and preview recorded NMEA logs
- Receive QZSS DC Reports
- Share NMEA log files via email
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This application enables you to record positioning data by the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) supported receiver. ●What is GNSS Analyzer? GNSS Analyzer enables you to record positioning data (NMEA log) by the QZSS supported receiver. It is provided satellites radar and signal level (C/N). You can also see the current position on the map. In addition, you can import the recorded NMEA log and display on the radar and the map. Furthermore, you can receive messages of Satellite Report for Disaster and Crisis Management "DC Report" that is known as QZSS services. ※You need QZSS supported receiver that is leased for free in the website below. URL: https://qzss.go.jp/appli-demo/appli01_info.html ●GNSS Analyzer main functions 【NMEA】 ・It shows positioning data as NMEA log by the receiver that are connected to your device (BLE connection). ・You can record output NMEA log in your device. ・Those recorded NMEA log file can be shared by e-mail. 【MapSky】 ・It is provided satellites radar and signal level (C/N). ・You can also see the current position on the map. 【Preview】 ・You can import the recorded NMEA log and display satellites radar, signal level and map position of time that you select. 【DC Report】 ・It shows messages of "DC Report" from QZSS. ・You can select display language (English or Japanese) and filter massages by current location. ●Support version -iOS 26 -iOS 18 -iOS 17 -iOS 16 -iOS 15 -iOS 14
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DistPad at 3.0 against GNSS Analyzer's 1.0. DistPad also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). GNSS Analyzer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DistPad holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
DistPad ships an update every 3 months, GNSS Analyzer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DistPad | GNSS Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ORBIS BV | NEC Corporation |
Customer experience
DistPad
GNSS Analyzer
In-app purchases
DistPad
No in-app purchases
GNSS Analyzer
No in-app purchases
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