SkyPro GPS Status Tool vs GNSS Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SkyPro GPS Status Tool
View detailed GPS receiver information, including satellite status and signal strength. Manage route recording and download stored routes. This utility app enhances the functionality of specific GPS receivers.
- View GPS and GLONASS satellite status
- Display signal strength
- Show current location
- Check GPS receiver connection
- Monitor battery level and charging status
- Enable/disable automatic route recording
- Download recorded routes
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The SkyPro app is a simple utility application for use with the SkyPro GPS Receiver from Dual Electronics, model XGPS150(A/E), XGPS160. This app shows detailed information from the GPS receiver including: - The number of GPS and GLONASS satellites in view and their signal strength (GLONASS satellites are not enabled in XGPS150) - Your current location, or an indication that the device is still waiting for satellite information - Whether or not the GPS receiver is actively connected to the iPhone/iPod. - The battery level of the GPS receiver - Whether or not the GPS receiver is charging This app will also allow you to turn on/off automatic route recording, and download the recorded routes stored in the internal memory of the XGPS160. Installation of this app is optional. You do not have to install this app in order to make the GPS receiver work with your iPhone/iPod. Languages: English Requirements: - Compatible with iPhone/iPod. - Requires iOS 8.0 or later - For use ONLY with the SkyPro GPS from Dual Electronics, model XGPS150 and XGPS160.
GNSS Analyzer
Record and analyze positioning data from QZSS-supported receivers. View satellite radar, signal strength, and current location on a map. Import logs to review past data and receive disaster management reports.
- Record NMEA positioning data
- View satellite radar and signal level
- Display current position on map
- Import and preview recorded NMEA logs
- Receive QZSS DC Reports
- Share NMEA log files via email
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This application enables you to record positioning data by the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) supported receiver. ●What is GNSS Analyzer? GNSS Analyzer enables you to record positioning data (NMEA log) by the QZSS supported receiver. It is provided satellites radar and signal level (C/N). You can also see the current position on the map. In addition, you can import the recorded NMEA log and display on the radar and the map. Furthermore, you can receive messages of Satellite Report for Disaster and Crisis Management "DC Report" that is known as QZSS services. ※You need QZSS supported receiver that is leased for free in the website below. URL: https://qzss.go.jp/appli-demo/appli01_info.html ●GNSS Analyzer main functions 【NMEA】 ・It shows positioning data as NMEA log by the receiver that are connected to your device (BLE connection). ・You can record output NMEA log in your device. ・Those recorded NMEA log file can be shared by e-mail. 【MapSky】 ・It is provided satellites radar and signal level (C/N). ・You can also see the current position on the map. 【Preview】 ・You can import the recorded NMEA log and display satellites radar, signal level and map position of time that you select. 【DC Report】 ・It shows messages of "DC Report" from QZSS. ・You can select display language (English or Japanese) and filter massages by current location. ●Support version -iOS 26 -iOS 18 -iOS 17 -iOS 16 -iOS 15 -iOS 14
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SkyPro GPS Status Tool at 2.2 against GNSS Analyzer's 1.0. SkyPro GPS Status Tool also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SkyPro GPS Status Tool holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyPro GPS Status Tool has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of SkyPro GPS Status Tool's written reviews are positive against 0% of GNSS Analyzer's.
SkyPro GPS Status Tool ships an update every 3 months, GNSS Analyzer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SkyPro GPS Status Tool | GNSS Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (29 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC. | NEC Corporation |
Customer experience
SkyPro GPS Status Tool
GNSS Analyzer
Bugs and requests
SkyPro GPS Status Tool
Reported bugs
69 issues- App crashes after updating iPad/iOS
- Cannot get satellite reception
- App does not connect to GPS device
- Bluetooth connection issues
- Firmware update fails or bricks device
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- App crashes when scrolling satellite page
- App crashes when deleting trips
- App crashes when opening trip tab
- Share function crashes
- Syncing to puck freezes
- Position information freezes when charging phone
- App crashes on launch
- Trip download page not working
- App does not recognize GPS unit on iPhone 6
- Cannot delete tracks from device
- Setup options are grayed out
- App crashes when trying to download or delete data
- App crashes when trying to upload/view trip
- App crashes when trying to open saved track log
- App crashes when trying to update firmware
- App crashes when scrolling to bottom of satellite list
- Share option for trip data doesn't work
- Firmware update problematic
- App crashes on satellite view
- Battery status inaccurate
- Firmware update requires specific setting change
- App crashes on iPhone 5
- App crashes on iPhone 3GS
- App crashes on iPhone SE
- App crashes on iPhone 8
- App crashes on iPad Pro
- App crashes on iPhone X
- App crashes on iPhone 5s
- App crashes on iPhone 6+
- App crashes on iPhone 6
- App crashes on iPhone 7
- App crashes on iPhone 8 Plus
- App crashes on iPad Mini
- App crashes on iPad Air 2
- App crashes on iPhone SE (iOS 11/12)
- App crashes on iPhone 5s (iOS 11.4)
- App crashes on iPhone 5s (iOS 10.3.3)
- App crashes on iPhone 5s (iOS 9.3.1)
- App crashes on iPhone 5 (iOS 8.1)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 Plus (iOS 8.4)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 8.1)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 8.3)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 8.4)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 9.3.1)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 10.3.3)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 11.4)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 12)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 13)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 13.3)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 14)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 15)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 16)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 17)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 18)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 19)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 20)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 21)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 22)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 23)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 24)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 25)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 26)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 26.4)
- App crashes on iPhone 6 (iOS 26.4)
Requested features
9 requests- Add Galileo system support
- Allow deselecting Glonass or GPS
- Export to GPX and KML formats
- Add a compass with coordinates
- Ability to delete all tracks
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- Add export to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
- Improve route tracing for 150 model
- Add dark mode
- Improve UI/UX
GNSS Analyzer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SkyPro GPS Status Tool
No in-app purchases
GNSS Analyzer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is GNSS Analyzer free?
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