Comparison

GL Connect vs Azmyth

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 positions—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 60° 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

Azmyth

This app transforms your iPhone into a precise field data collection tool for utility companies and engineers. It captures accurate GPS data and measurable imagery of infrastructure assets, streamlining audits and mapping. Enhanced accuracy is achievable when paired with an RTK GNSS receiver.

Highlights
  • Precise GPS data capture
  • Measurable imagery of assets
  • Record attachment heights and measurements
  • Upload data instantly or offline
  • Streamline infrastructure audits
  • Asset mapping
Features
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Azmyth on Foot (Azmyth) is the iOS app that turns your iPhone into a survey-grade field tool. Built for utility companies, telecom providers, and engineers, Azmyth captures precise GPS data and measurable imagery for power poles and infrastructure assets. Pair it with an RTK GNSS receiver such as the Emlid Reach RX to achieve horizontal accuracy within half an inch. With Azmyth on Foot, you can: - Collect and upload iPhone imagery directly to the Azmyth desktop platform - Record attachment heights, pole measurements, and spans - Upload data instantly or store offline and sync later - Streamline make-ready assessments, infrastructure audits, and asset mapping Whether you search for Azmyth or Azmyth on Foot, you’ll find the same powerful app designed to simplify field data collection and deliver survey-grade accuracy from your iPhone.

Screenshots

GL Connect4 screens
Azmyth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Azmyth at weekly against GL Connect's every 3 months. GL Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GL Connect ships an update every 3 months, Azmyth weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GL Connect versus Azmyth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGL ConnectAzmyth
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeneral Laser GmbHZachary Young

In-app purchases

None

GL Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Azmyth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GL Connect free?
GL Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Azmyth free?
Azmyth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GL Connect or Azmyth have ads?
Neither GL Connect nor Azmyth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GL Connect or Azmyth?
GL Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Azmyth weekly. Most recently, GL Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Azmyth on October 13, 2026.

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