Comparison

NMEAconnect vs easy2

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

easy2

Features
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With this app you can configure the newest generation of Man-over-Board Transponder "easy2-MOB". Via Bluetooth LE you can enter MMSI of up to 8 motherships which will be alerted in case of emergency. A detailed information on the Self-Test (DSC Acknowledgment and GNSS (GPS) receiver and the status of the internal battery is shown by the app. When the transponder was activated in case of emergency, the app can read out the date, time and position of this event like a "black box". Up to eight events are stored in flash memory an are listed in a table. The app provides a map view to show these Maritime Survivor Locations.

Screenshots

NMEAconnect4 screens
easy24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: easy2 at Free against NMEAconnect's $3.99. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

easy2 is free to download; NMEAconnect costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NMEAconnect ships an update every 5 months, easy2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NMEAconnect versus easy2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNMEAconnecteasy2
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperzapfwareWeatherdock AG

In-app purchases

None

NMEAconnect

No in-app purchases

None

easy2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NMEAconnect free?
NMEAconnect costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is easy2 free?
easy2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NMEAconnect or easy2 have ads?
Neither NMEAconnect nor easy2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NMEAconnect or easy2?
NMEAconnect ships an update every 5 months, and easy2 every 3 months. Most recently, NMEAconnect was updated on September 21, 2026 and easy2 on September 24, 2026.

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