NMEA Send Location vs GPS Metrics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NMEA Send Location
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This application sends GPS coordinates, current speed, course over ground and heading via WiFi, Bluetooth, USB using NMEA 0183 protocol. It can replace a USB GPS receiver. Features: - Supports NMEA 0183 messages: GPGGA, GPRMC, GPVTG, GPHDM/GPHDT; - Sends messages based on a timer; - Reconnects after a lost connection; - Shows the last sent coordinates. NMEASendLocation reads geo data from your iPhone/iPad, forms NMEA 0183 messages based on this data and transmits them to navigation software (OpenCPN, SignalK server, etc.) running on a computer, using Bluetooth, WiFi or USB. Data is transmitted over the network via UDP.
GPS Metrics
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GPS Metrics is your compact and accurate companion on the move. See live speed, altitude, course and more, visualize your track on the map with color by speed, export GPX/KML, and send NMEA sentences over your local network to other devices or software. Highlights: • Live metrics: speed, (barometric) altitude, climb/descent rate, course, rate of turn, heading (true/magnetic), horizontal/vertical accuracy and timestamp. • Map with speed trail: track segments are color‑coded by average speed. • Export: save your trip as GPX or KML. • NMEA output: send RMC, GGA, GSA, VTG and GLL via TCP server or UDP sender (local network). • Coordinates: choose DD, DM, DMS, UTM or MGRS. • Units: metric or imperial. • Averaging window: smooth speed and climb/descent with a configurable time window. • Battery friendly: enable “Battery Saving Mode” to use significant‑change updates. • Keep screen awake during your trip. • Theme: follow system or pick light/dark. Privacy • Your location stays on your device unless you explicitly export or enable NMEA output to a device you choose on your local network. No account, no tracking, no ads. Requirements • Location permission is required for metrics and track. Local Network permission is required for NMEA output. No subscription! No tracking! No ads!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NMEA Send Location at monthly against GPS Metrics's every 9 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NMEA Send Location ships an update monthly, GPS Metrics every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NMEA Send Location | GPS Metrics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexey Matveev | Berend Hartman |
In-app purchases
NMEA Send Location
No in-app purchases
GPS Metrics
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NMEA Send Location free?
Is GPS Metrics free?
Do NMEA Send Location or GPS Metrics have ads?
Which is updated more often, NMEA Send Location or GPS Metrics?
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