Comparison

SkyPro GPS Status Tool vs SDR

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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 13.0 or later - For use ONLY with the SkyPro GPS from Dual Electronics, model XGPS150 and XGPS160.

About

SDR

Control your Icom transceiver remotely or locally from your iPhone. Operate in all modes, log QSOs, and utilize integrated digital modes like FT8/FT4 and SSTV. No extra hardware is needed for global access.

Highlights
  • Remote transceiver operation
  • All mode control
  • Auto logging logbook
  • Integrated FT8/FT4 tool
  • Integrated SSTV receiver
  • Integrated CW decoder and keyer
  • DX-Cluster integration
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Your Icom radio on your iPhone: at home over Wi-Fi or from anywhere over the internet. Made by a ham, for hams, with personal support included. SDR-Control Mobile shows the spectrum scope and waterfall of your Icom radio with all its controls. No extra hardware or software needed. WORKS WITH ■ IC-705 (Wi-Fi) ■ IC-7610, IC-7760, IC-9700, IC-7300 MK2 and the IC-R8600 receiver (radio on your network by cable) The app connects over the network only. The older IC-7300 (without MK2) has no network connection and can't be used. OPERATE ■ Spectrum scope and waterfall with band plan, DX Cluster and FT8 spots ■ Two VFOs, filters, preamp, attenuator, NB, NR, notch, AGC and more ■ Compact floating panels: tuning, PTT, CW, memories, macros, Command Bar, DTMF, RIT / ∆TX, D-Star ■ Your iPhone as microphone and speaker; the radio keeps playing in the background ■ Ready for iPhone Duo: the iPhone screens when folded, the large radio screen when open MODES ■ FT8-Improved with AutoAnswer and AutoCQ, plus the classic FT8 ■ JS8 keyboard chat ■ CW with decoder, keyer and CW keyboard ■ Speech: incoming voice transcribed and translated, your typed text sent as speech ■ SSTV, HF-Fax, APRS, WSPR and D-Star FT8-Improved, JS8, Speech and WSPR need iOS 26. TOOLS ■ Logbook with ADIF import and export, shared via iCloud with SmartSDR, FT-Control, TS-Control and K4-Control, on iPhone, iPad and Mac ■ DX Cluster, POTA, PSK Reporter, Call Lookup, Band Plan, Network Stats, Memories, Scanning ■ Controllers: MIDI, CTR2, HaliKey, Pryme, Flic ■ 4O3A Genius devices and Ultra Beam antennas MADE BY A HAM Made by Marcus, DL8MRE, who has been developing apps for Apple devices since 2009 and uses this app every day in his own shack, where all supported radios are on the desk. Personal online support and a detailed manual are included. Updates with new modes and features are free: no subscription, no in-app purchases. WHAT YOU NEED ■ One of the radios above, connected to your network ■ An iPhone with iOS 18 or later ■ For use over the internet: access to your home network from outside (see the manual) Manual: https://go-to.me/sdrcontrol-mobile-manual More apps: https://ham-radio-apps.com

Screenshots

SkyPro GPS Status Tool4 screens
SDR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SDR at 84% against SkyPro GPS Status Tool's 21%. SDR also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). SkyPro GPS Status Tool's advantage is price (Free vs $44.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

SkyPro GPS Status Tool is free to download; SDR costs $44.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SDR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of SkyPro GPS Status Tool's written reviews are positive against 84% of SDR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyPro GPS Status Tool ships an update every 3 months, SDR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SkyPro GPS Status Tool versus SDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyPro GPS Status ToolSDR
PriceFree — better$44.99
Rating2.2 (30 ratings)4.6 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews84.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3067 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAMSUNG AMERICA, INC.Marcus Roskosch

Customer experience

SkyPro GPS Status Tool

All ratings30 ratings
Positive26.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative71.4%

SDR

All ratings67 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative10.0%

User reviews

SkyPro GPS Status Tool

From 30 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🛰️ Good GPS signal reception
  • 🔄 Can broadcast Bluetooth GPS to multiple users
  • ⚡ Fast connection with devices
  • 🚀 High refresh rate (10Hz) for apps like racing timers
  • ✈️ Accurate positioning for aviation use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • ❌ Does not connect to GPS device
  • ❌ No satellite information
  • ❌ Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • ❌ Outdated hardware and software design

SDR

From 67 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works perfectly with ICOM radios
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🌟 Feature-rich and comprehensive
  • 💯 Stable and reliable performance
  • 📱 Great for remote operation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 FT8 decoding issues (lower signal levels)
  • 🐛 Dialogs do not scale with larger text setting
  • 🐛 UI elements can be cramped on iPhone
  • 🐛 Some buttons are small and hard to press
  • 🐛 Frequency display overlaps buttons

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
Show 64 more
  • 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
Show 4 more
  • Add export to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
  • Improve route tracing for 150 model
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve UI/UX

SDR

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Dialogs do not scale with larger text setting
  • Frequency display overlaps buttons
  • FT8 decoding issues (lower signal levels than WSJTX)
  • App crashes and leaves radio in transmit
  • Logbook export not functional after update
Show 7 more
  • Function button for horizontal scrolling not fully displayed
  • FT8 decode is useless and unreliable
  • Messed up radio, requiring reset
  • RX audio unusable outside home network (prior to 1.5.1)
  • Struggles with audio RX packets on remote cellular networks
  • Cannot work over mobile data with certain carriers (EE)
  • FT8 alerts sound but don't display

Requested features

14 requests
  • Develop for IC-7800
  • CarPlay support
  • Apple Watch add-on
  • Windows version
  • JS8call support
Show 9 more
  • More digital modes
  • Display memory bank names
  • Initiate memory scan from app
  • WSPR implementation
  • Tool for WSPR
  • More FT8/FT4 features (e.g., setting transmit frequency directly in FT8 view)
  • Send image to unit
  • KISS TNC support
  • Control digital modes (reflectors, etc.)

In-app purchases

None

SkyPro GPS Status Tool

No in-app purchases

None

SDR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyPro GPS Status Tool free?
SkyPro GPS Status Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SDR free?
SDR costs $44.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SkyPro GPS Status Tool or SDR?
SDR is rated higher. SkyPro GPS Status Tool averages 2.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while SDR averages 4.6 from 67 ratings.
Do SkyPro GPS Status Tool or SDR have ads?
Neither SkyPro GPS Status Tool nor SDR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyPro GPS Status Tool or SDR?
SkyPro GPS Status Tool ships an update every 3 months, and SDR every 2 weeks. Most recently, SkyPro GPS Status Tool was updated on October 23, 2026 and SDR on October 27, 2026.

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