Comparison

NMEA GPS Tether vs CodeGPS

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

Head to head
About

NMEA GPS Tether

Share GPS data from another device to your iPad over WiFi. Ideal for devices lacking built-in GPS, allowing you to view location information on a map. Offers customizable runtime and update frequency.

Highlights
  • Receive GPS data from other devices
  • View location on map
  • Customizable runtime
  • Adjust map update frequency
  • Auto-center map with history trail
Features
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This app (receiver) connects to another device (sender, which will provide GPS coordinates data). Useful on devices where GPS is unavailable. To use, you will need to a server app, NMEA device or a telnet connection to send the GPS data. If you need support or having issues with NMEA, contact us at support@bricatta.com or visit us at gpstether.bricatta.com Summary : To share and tether NMEA GPS data between other compatible devices, over WiFi network to your iPad, and view it on the map. Useful for those iPads without GPS. Want to share and tether GPS infomation from other devices like NMEA server or from another device, to your iPad using WiFi ? This solution is made for you... plain and simple. Check out the video at www.bricatta.com Just key in the IP address and port number, and you are all set to view the location on the map. *The location shown is based on the other device's GPS location (NMEA server/talker) * Trial version will only run for 5 minutes. Purchase full version in here (app's Settings page) using the in-app feature. Feature Details : - Able to receive GPS data from another device using Bricatta's server app, and view the location on your iPad using this app. - Able to receive NMEA GPS data from a NMEA compatible talker/server, and view the location on your iPad using this app. This feature is still under final-beta testing. - Set how many minutes you want this app to run (runtime), with 0 as unlimited runtime - Set how frequent to update the map with pointers, to save battery power. - Auto-center the map at the latest location with history trail. Requirements : - WiFi - Location info (optional, used locally on device only to show device location on map. Data is not shared or sent to other devices) Note : This app solution is not meant to tether GPS from iPhone. Please read the FAQ at gpstether.bricatta.com for more info.

About

CodeGPS

This app provides advanced navigation and delivery management tools for drivers. It offers features like address detection, route creation, and basic navigation for free, with premium options for mileage tracking, delivery logging, and reporting.

Highlights
  • Address detection from screenshots
  • Route creation and basic navigation
  • Mileage tracking
  • Delivery logging and notes
  • Access code saving
  • Fuel and expense logging
  • Pay calculation and reporting
Features
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CodeGPS is a navigation and delivery productivity app built for drivers who need more than basic GPS directions. CodeGPS is free to download and includes free access to address detection, route creation, basic navigation, and existing-data export. CodeGPS Pro is available as an optional auto-renewable subscription with a 14-day free trial. CodeGPS Pro is required for advanced delivery, mileage, reporting, and driver productivity features. Free Features: • Address Detection Use screenshot/address detection to identify delivery address information. • Route Creation Create a route from detected address information. • Basic Navigation Navigate to a created route. • Existing-Data Export Export your existing CodeGPS data. CodeGPS Pro Features: • Mileage Tracking Requires CodeGPS Pro. Track business mileage, review trip history, and organize mileage records. • Delivery Logging Requires CodeGPS Pro. Log delivery activity, provider details, delivery notes, and related driver information. • Access Codes Requires CodeGPS Pro. Save gate, door, bathroom, and delivery codes for future reference. • Fuel Log Requires CodeGPS Pro. Record fuel stops, monitor fuel costs, and organize vehicle expense information. • Pay Calculator Requires CodeGPS Pro. Estimate and review delivery pay information. • Route Queue / Route Manager Requires CodeGPS Pro. Save, organize, and manage multiple delivery stops and route details. • Reports Requires CodeGPS Pro. Review delivery history, mileage, fuel, and productivity reports. • Hot Spots Requires CodeGPS Pro. Use delivery history and activity insights to identify better working areas. • Advanced Driver Tools Requires CodeGPS Pro. Use additional driver productivity tools designed for delivery work. Subscriptions are processed through Apple’s In-App Purchase system. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.boguebrands.com/codegps/privacy

Screenshots

NMEA GPS Tether3 screens
CodeGPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: NMEA GPS Tether at 3 against CodeGPS's 1. NMEA GPS Tether also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. NMEA GPS Tether sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CodeGPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NMEA GPS Tether against 5.0 for CodeGPS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NMEA GPS Tether versus CodeGPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNMEA GPS TetherCodeGPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLee Kien YeongJeffery Bogue

Customer experience

NMEA GPS Tether

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

CodeGPS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NMEA GPS Tether

One-time1
  • Purchase Full Version$3.99
2 purchases

CodeGPS

Subscriptions2
  • CodeGPS Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • CodeGPS Pro Annual14 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is NMEA GPS Tether free?
NMEA GPS Tether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeGPS free?
CodeGPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NMEA GPS Tether or CodeGPS?
NMEA GPS Tether and CodeGPS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do NMEA GPS Tether or CodeGPS have ads?
Neither NMEA GPS Tether nor CodeGPS shows ads.

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