Comparison

NMEAconnect vs UniFi Connect

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

UniFi Connect

Manage and automate your organization's IT infrastructure, from lighting to EV chargers. Discover, configure, and monitor devices remotely, applying custom settings to groups with ease.

Highlights
  • Remote device discovery, adoption, configuration, and monitoring
  • Automate IT solutions like lighting and EV chargers
  • Apply custom settings to multiple devices simultaneously
  • Enterprise-grade network management
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Build an enterprise-grade network that allows you to connect and automate your organization’s IT solutions - from conference room lighting to multimedia displays, EV chargers, and more! With UniFi Connect, you can: - Discover, adopt, configure, and monitor devices from anywhere. - Apply custom settings to multiple devices and groups with a single tap.

Screenshots

NMEAconnect4 screens
UniFi Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UniFi Connect at Free against NMEAconnect's $3.99. UniFi Connect also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). NMEAconnect's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (86% vs 67%). On 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

UniFi Connect is free to download; NMEAconnect costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NMEAconnect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of NMEAconnect's written reviews are positive against 67% of UniFi Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NMEAconnect ships an update every 5 months, UniFi Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NMEAconnect versus UniFi Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNMEAconnectUniFi Connect
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings313 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperzapfwareUbiquiti Inc.

Customer experience

NMEAconnect

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

UniFi Connect

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

NMEAconnect

No in-app purchases

None

UniFi Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NMEAconnect free?
NMEAconnect costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is UniFi Connect free?
UniFi Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NMEAconnect or UniFi Connect?
NMEAconnect is rated higher. NMEAconnect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while UniFi Connect averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do NMEAconnect or UniFi Connect have ads?
Neither NMEAconnect nor UniFi Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NMEAconnect or UniFi Connect?
NMEAconnect ships an update every 5 months, and UniFi Connect monthly. Most recently, NMEAconnect was updated on November 1, 2026 and UniFi Connect on October 24, 2026.

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