Comparison

NMEAconnect vs GPS Status ∞ Coordinates

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)

About

GPS Status ∞ Coordinates

Easily view and copy your precise location in real-time. Supports multiple coordinate formats and unit systems for various activities like travel and outdoor adventures. Get accurate GPS data with a simple, fast interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS accuracy display
  • Multiple coordinate formats (Lat/Lng, DMS)
  • One-tap copy to clipboard
  • Unit switching (metric, imperial, nautical)
  • Simple, fast, and reliable interface
Features
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Your live location in Lat/Lng, DMS, or MGRS grid coordinates — with real-time GPS accuracy. Copy them with one tap, glance at them on Apple Watch, or pin them to your Lock Screen. For hikers, surveyors, geocachers, and tactical land-nav users who need a fast, accurate, no-noise readout. Features: • Real-time GPS with horizontal & vertical accuracy • Decimal Lat/Lng, DMS, and MGRS coordinate formats (Pro) • One-tap copy to clipboard • Apple Watch app with full GPS readout and complications • Live Activity & Dynamic Island for at-a-glance updates on the Lock Screen • Altitude, course, and speed in metric, imperial, or nautical units • Built for iOS 17+, no clutter, no ads on Pro Whether you're verifying a coordinate in the field, navigating with a grid reference, or geocaching on the trail, GPS Status ∞ delivers the readout you need. Privacy Policy: https://triplegelato.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-fe5631f964c943e5aac3273d679d58ec?pvs=4 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NMEAconnect4 screens
GPS Status ∞ Coordinates3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GPS Status ∞ Coordinates at Free against NMEAconnect's $3.99. GPS Status ∞ Coordinates also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 3). NMEAconnect's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 43%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

GPS Status ∞ Coordinates is free to download; NMEAconnect costs $3.99 up front. GPS Status ∞ Coordinates sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NMEAconnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NMEAconnect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Status ∞ Coordinates has 3.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of NMEAconnect's written reviews are positive against 43% of GPS Status ∞ Coordinates's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NMEAconnect ships an update every 5 months, GPS Status ∞ Coordinates fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
NMEAconnect versus GPS Status ∞ Coordinates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNMEAconnectGPS Status ∞ Coordinates
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better43.4% of reviews
Number of ratings33.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperzapfwareFawkes Wei

Customer experience

NMEAconnect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

GPS Status ∞ Coordinates

All ratings3,270 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral13.2%
Negative43.4%

Bugs and requests

NMEAconnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GPS Status ∞ Coordinates

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • kCLErrorDomain error 0
  • No GPS data showing
  • Inconsistent speed and course data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Copy and share coordinates
  • Option to display altitude instead of coordinates
  • Ability to switch between metric and imperial units
  • Satellite signal strength indicator

In-app purchases

None

NMEAconnect

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GPS Status ∞ Coordinates

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is NMEAconnect free?
NMEAconnect costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Status ∞ Coordinates free?
GPS Status ∞ Coordinates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NMEAconnect or GPS Status ∞ Coordinates?
NMEAconnect is rated higher. NMEAconnect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while GPS Status ∞ Coordinates averages 4.4 from 3.3K ratings.
Do NMEAconnect or GPS Status ∞ Coordinates have ads?
GPS Status ∞ Coordinates shows ads; NMEAconnect does not.
Which is updated more often, NMEAconnect or GPS Status ∞ Coordinates?
NMEAconnect ships an update every 5 months, and GPS Status ∞ Coordinates fortnightly. Most recently, NMEAconnect was updated on September 21, 2026 and GPS Status ∞ Coordinates on September 23, 2026.

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