SkyPro GPS Status Tool vs NMEAconnect
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.
NMEAconnect
This utility app acts as a server or bridge for NMEA data, connecting to various sources like TCP/UDP, BLE, and GPS. It organizes data into modules and can forward messages to other devices, acting as a multiplexer or repeater.
- NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, SignalK, MQTT support
- TCP/UDP, BLE, internal/external GPS, Logfile connection
- NMEA multiplexer, hub, and switch
- Server/repeater for NMEA messages
- Background updates and logging
- Message filtering and rules
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NMEAconnect can connect to almost any NMEA source using TCP/UDP, BLE, internal/external GPS, Simulation or Logfile and act as an NMEA server/bridge via TCP/UDP. With NMEAconnect you have: ∙ support of NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, SignalK or MQTT data of almost any device ∙ a simple setup with preconfigured sources plus versatile configuration options ∙ all values ordered into clear 'Modules' ∙ a NMEA multiplexer, hub or switch ∙ a server/repeater to forward NMEA messages to other devices (most NMEA-WiFi gateways are accepting only one client) ∙ a server of the internal GPS Position as NMEA data to an external device ∙ a MQTT broker, client or gateway ∙ ‚unlimited‘ NMEA log (even when NMEAconnect is in background) ∙ nmeaconnect:// protocol to provide NMEA data e.g. to a Filemaker database ∙ background updates ∙ a visual indicator for NMEA activity ∙ Environments to handle different setups ∙ Message-Rules: Block, Gate Time and TalkerID for each NMEA sentence Supported & preconfigured Devices: For a complete list of supported devices please visit: www.zapfware.de/nmearemote/sources/ ∙ WiFi: Actisense W2K-1 AstraYacht B&G: Vulcan, Zeus comar (NMEA-2-WiFi & i300W/i320W) Digital Yacht (TCP, UDP & NavLink 2) GoFree™ (B&G) GMM (NMEA 0183 & N2k) iKommunicate nke NMEA WiFi Interface NMEA over IP (TCP, UDP) Open Skipper (N2k Datagram) Quark-elec PilotTech - AIS Pilot Plug WiFi PredictWind DataHub Sailor Hat WiFi Gateway SailTimer Air Link™ ShipModul: MiniPlex-2Wi, MiniPlex-3Wi(-N2K) SignalK Vesper: Cortex, XB 8000, Watch Mate Vision vYacht Yacht Devices YDWG-02 (N2k) Yakker ∙ Bluetooth: Calypso: ULTRASONIC, CUPS 4.0 & NMEA CONNECT 4.0 OpenWind RaceBox Skywatch BL 500/1000 ∙ Internal: Core Location (iOS GPS) iOS Barometer ∙ Misc: LogFile Simulation String NOT Supported Devices: ∙ Garmin GNT 10 & chartplotters ∙ Raymarine WiFi devices (these companies are not interested in collaborations and still keeping their systems secret - vendor lock)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NMEAconnect at 86% against SkyPro GPS Status Tool's 21%. NMEAconnect also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2). SkyPro GPS Status Tool's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). On update cadence, 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
SkyPro GPS Status Tool is free to download; NMEAconnect costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NMEAconnect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyPro GPS Status Tool has 29 ratings behind it against 3, 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 86% of NMEAconnect's.
SkyPro GPS Status Tool ships an update every 3 months, NMEAconnect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SkyPro GPS Status Tool | NMEAconnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 2.2 (29 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC. | zapfware |
Customer experience
SkyPro GPS Status Tool
NMEAconnect
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
NMEAconnect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SkyPro GPS Status Tool
No in-app purchases
NMEAconnect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SkyPro GPS Status Tool free?
Is NMEAconnect free?
Which has better reviews, SkyPro GPS Status Tool or NMEAconnect?
Do SkyPro GPS Status Tool or NMEAconnect have ads?
Which is updated more often, SkyPro GPS Status Tool or NMEAconnect?
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