Comparison

Microlocate vs CoronaSDR

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

Head to head
About

Microlocate

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Microlocate is a straightforward tool that captures your current location and sends it to your server. Perfect for people who need a reliable way to integrate location data into their own systems. Key Features: • Simple Setup - Just enter your server URL - Start receiving location data immediately - Clear status feedback for every transmission • Flexible Data Sending - Choose time-based updates (1-60 seconds) - Or distance-based updates (1-500 meters) - Custom HTTP headers for easy authentication • Professional Location Data - Precise GPS coordinates - Current speed - Location accuracy - Battery level - Timestamp - All in a clean JSON format • Smart Background Updates - Keeps sending while app is in background - Battery-efficient operation - Real-time transmission status Microlocate keeps it simple: capture location data, send it to your server, done. No complicated setup, just the features you need for reliable location data transmission.

About

CoronaSDR

This application allows users to connect to and control RTL-SDR servers on their local network. It provides live spectrum and waterfall displays, various demodulation modes, and DSP controls for audio filtering and signal tuning. Users can save favorite stations and adjust RF settings.

Highlights
  • Live spectrum and waterfall display
  • Multiple demodulation modes (AM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, CW)
  • DSP controls (squelch, AGC, filters)
  • Station favorites with import/export
  • RF controls (PPM, tuner options)
  • Diagnostics and performance pipeline
Features
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CoronaSDR is an iOS app for listening to rtl_tcp SDR servers over your local network. Key features: - Live spectrum and waterfall rendering - Demodulation modes: AM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, CW - DSP controls: squelch, AGC, audio filters, de-emphasis - Station favorites with import/export - RF controls such as PPM and tuner options (hardware/server dependent) - Diagnostics and a performance-focused pipeline No account is required. Set your rtl_tcp host and port, connect, and tune. Built by Silviu YO6SAY for the radio community.

Screenshots

Microlocate4 screens
CoronaSDR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CoronaSDR at Free against Microlocate's $0.99. Microlocate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CoronaSDR is free to download; Microlocate costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microlocate ships an update every 2 days, CoronaSDR every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Microlocate versus CoronaSDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrolocateCoronaSDR
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSven KubiakAlien Systems S.R.L.

In-app purchases

None

Microlocate

No in-app purchases

None

CoronaSDR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microlocate free?
Microlocate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoronaSDR free?
CoronaSDR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Microlocate or CoronaSDR have ads?
Neither Microlocate nor CoronaSDR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microlocate or CoronaSDR?
Microlocate ships an update every 2 days, and CoronaSDR every 9 days. Most recently, Microlocate was updated on October 25, 2026 and CoronaSDR on October 24, 2026.

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