Comparison

SkyPro GPS Status Tool vs vmsTRACK

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 8.0 or later - For use ONLY with the SkyPro GPS from Dual Electronics, model XGPS150 and XGPS160.

About

vmsTRACK

Features
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With this app you are able to read-out the vmsTRACK-PRO 2.Generation transmitter. You can check the battery status and static data. vmsTRACK-PRO is an AIS transmitter used for small vessel tracking (e.g. fishing vessels). The GPS track is transmitted and additionally stored in its internal flash memory. With this app you can read-out this track via Bluetooth and the track is shown on the map view of your iPhone or iPad.

Screenshots

SkyPro GPS Status Tool4 screens
vmsTRACK3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: vmsTRACK at every 3 weeks against SkyPro GPS Status Tool's every 3 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyPro GPS Status Tool ships an update every 3 months, vmsTRACK every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SkyPro GPS Status Tool versus vmsTRACK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyPro GPS Status ToolvmsTRACK
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAMSUNG AMERICA, INC.Weatherdock AG

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

vmsTRACK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SkyPro GPS Status Tool

No in-app purchases

None

vmsTRACK

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 vmsTRACK free?
vmsTRACK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SkyPro GPS Status Tool or vmsTRACK have ads?
Neither SkyPro GPS Status Tool nor vmsTRACK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyPro GPS Status Tool or vmsTRACK?
SkyPro GPS Status Tool ships an update every 3 months, and vmsTRACK every 3 weeks. Most recently, SkyPro GPS Status Tool was updated on September 21, 2026 and vmsTRACK on September 18, 2026.

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