Comparison

GL Connect vs LaserSoft Connect

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

Head to head
About

GL Connect

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GL Connect is the official companion app for full featured control and setup of RTK GNSS receivers GLRM and GLR from General Laser. It provides a powerful and intuitive interface to configure, monitor, and operate your GLRM and GLR receiver across a range of professional applications including surveying, mapping, and construction. NTRIP client included, right from your phone or tablet. Real-time accuracy for surveying, mapping, and geolocation on the go. Configure your GNSS receiver, manage NTRIP connections, monitor RTK status, and capture accurate positionsβ€”all in one app. Key Features: * Instant Bluetooth Pairing: Connect quickly and securely to your GLRM device using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). * NTRIP RTK Support: Configure and manage your NTRIP client to receive real-time correction data and achieve centimeter-level accuracy. * Full GNSS Control: Select satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, etc.), configure signal bands, and apply elevation and SNR masks to optimize your fix. * Real-Time Status Monitoring: * GNSS fix type, number of satellites, and position accuracy * RTK status indicators with LED sync * Battery level and temperature readouts * Device firmware and hardware info * Tilt Compensation (FW 1.7+): Accurately capture GNSS points with up to 60Β° of pole tilt using real-time IMU calibration. View compensated coordinates and heading directly in-app. * Custom Configuration Options: * Set antenna type, offset, and height * Adjust position/satellite info streaming rates (1 Hz / 2 Hz) * Personalize your device name for easier tracking * Firmware Updates: Manual firmware update flow to keep your GLRM receiver running the latest features and fixes. * 2D Mapping Interface: Visualize antenna and tilt-compensated positions on an OpenStreetMap-based view. Applications: Field engineers, surveyors, GIS professionals, and construction teams who demand accurate GNSS data in a streamlined, mobile workflow. Supported Devices: GLRM and GLR GNSS Receivers

About

LaserSoft Connect

Features
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LaserSoft Connect provides point offset calculations in Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps using connection with laser rangefinders and angle encoders.

Screenshots

GL Connect4 screens
LaserSoft Connect1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GL Connect at 14.0 against LaserSoft Connect's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GL Connect ships an update every 3 months, LaserSoft Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
GL Connect versus LaserSoft Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGL ConnectLaserSoft Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeneral Laser GmbHLaser Technology, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

GL Connect

No in-app purchases

None

LaserSoft Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GL Connect free?
GL Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LaserSoft Connect free?
LaserSoft Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GL Connect or LaserSoft Connect have ads?
Neither GL Connect nor LaserSoft Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GL Connect or LaserSoft Connect?
GL Connect ships an update every 3 months, and LaserSoft Connect every 2 months. Most recently, GL Connect was updated on September 15, 2026 and LaserSoft Connect on September 14, 2026.

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