# NMEAconnect vs Bad Elf Flex

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NMEAconnect at 86% against Bad Elf Flex's 40%. NMEAconnect also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). Bad Elf Flex's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Bad Elf Flex 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 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of NMEAconnect's written reviews are positive against 40% of Bad Elf Flex's.

NMEAconnect ships an update every 5 months, Bad Elf Flex every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NMEAconnect | Bad Elf Flex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmeaconnect/id770189983/reviews)** | [3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-elf-flex/id1486378497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [zapfware](https://appshunter.io/developer/348005795) | [Bad Elf, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/391764721) |

## What reviewers say

### NMEAconnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmeaconnect/id770189983)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bad Elf Flex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-elf-flex/id1486378497)

This utility app enhances the functionality of Bad Elf Flex and Flex Mini GNSS receivers. It allows users to monitor hardware health, adjust settings, and update firmware. For the Flex model, it also enables the purchase and application of tokens for advanced features and correction sources like SBAS and RTK.

**Highlights:** Monitor GNSS receiver health, Change hardware settings, Perform firmware updates, Purchase and load Flex Tokens, Enable hardware-based features, Access correction sources

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NMEAconnect free?

NMEAconnect costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bad Elf Flex free?

Bad Elf Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NMEAconnect or Bad Elf Flex?

NMEAconnect is rated higher. NMEAconnect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bad Elf Flex averages 3.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do NMEAconnect or Bad Elf Flex have ads?

Neither NMEAconnect nor Bad Elf Flex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NMEAconnect or Bad Elf Flex?

NMEAconnect ships an update every 5 months, and Bad Elf Flex every 2 months. Most recently, NMEAconnect was updated on October 4, 2026 and Bad Elf Flex on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*