Comparison

LogbookNMEA connect vs GNSS Log App

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

Head to head
About

LogbookNMEA connect

This tool connects NMEA devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to your iPad or iPhone. It captures navigation data for automatic entry into Logbook Suite and Logbook Lite, enhancing your digital logbook experience for sailing and motorboating.

Highlights
  • NMEA data connection
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support
  • Internal GPS integration
  • Automatic data entry
  • Supports Logbook Suite/Lite
  • Captures position, course, speed
Features
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The NMEA connection module for Logbook Suite and Logbook Lite This tool provides NMEA data for use with Logbook the logbook in 2K Yachting’s App Logbook Suite for sailors and motorboaters and with the app Logbook Lite. Connect your NMEA device using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to your iPad/iPhone or use the internal GPS of your iPad, setup LogbookNMEA connect for your device(s) and capture the navigation data for automatic entry in Logbook and Logbook Lite. A list of supported devices can be found on our support website. NOTE: If you want to enter the GPS data from the internal GPS of your iPad (time, position, course and speed over ground) into Logbook, you need to activate the data source "iPad GPS". If you activate in addition the data source "iPad Barometer", Logbook can also get automatically the air pressure value from the iPad for each entry. The Logbook Suite module Logbook is our popular user-optimised logbook software for sailors and motorboat drivers, now also available in Apple App Store. Logbook Suite is available in versions for iPad , OS X and Windows. The logbook data file can be used on iPad or on PC (OS X or Windows) or alternately on iPad and on PC. With Logbook we provide the first and only digital logbook for sailors and motorboat drivers for OS X users. The user interface differs from other digital logbooks and it is orientated by the traditional, printed logbook. Instead of computer-technical input masks you get pages with a practice-oriented layout which makes it easier to enter all relevant data into the logbook. When you use Logbook on an iPad Cellular the actual position can be entered automatically from the iPads GPS. And if you connect a NMEA onboard network or a GPS receiver to your iPad, Logbook can read the nautical data and enter them automatically into the logbook. Logbook was tested in daily use during long trips and is developed further constantly—a user-friendly software by yachtsmen for yachtsmen. For iPad as well as for OS X Logbook is the only software on the market with which you can lead a logbook corresponding to the official demands. More detailed information about Logbook Suite is available on our website.

About

GNSS Log App

This app provides a digital solution for surveyors and geodesists to document static GNSS observations. It offers comprehensive equipment management, direct integration with geodetic databases, and tools for field data collection, all while ensuring professional, publication-ready PDF output.

Highlights
  • Digital static GNSS observation logging
  • Comprehensive equipment library management
  • Direct NGS database integration
  • OPUS solution import and integration
  • Field tools: timers, weather, photos, visibility diagrams
  • Publication-ready PDF export
  • Privacy-focused, no account required
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GNSS Obs - Professional Observation Logs GNSS Obs is the professional solution for documenting static GNSS observations. Designed for surveyors, geodesists, and geospatial professionals, it eliminates transcription errors and ensures consistent, accurate project documentation. Replace Paper Logs with Digital Precision Stop relying on paper forms, fillable PDFs, and handwritten notes. GNSS Obs provides a structured workflow that promotes accuracy and completeness while maintaining the professional standards required for geodetic control projects. Comprehensive Equipment Management Build and maintain your equipment library with support for: • Fixed height, collapsible and adjustable tripods • Antenna extensions • Integrated antenna/receiver configurations • Complete metadata for NGS compliance Import and export library items to share standardized configurations across your organization. Direct NGS Database Integration Access public monument data directly from: • National Geodetic Survey Integrated Database (IDB) • OPUS Share Database • NOAA CO-OPS Stations Monuments can also be entered manually when working with local control networks. OPUS Solution Integration Import OPUS solution emails to automatically populate: • Observed positions • Actual observation times • Session statistics • Solution quality metrics Include the complete OPUS solution in your PDF output for comprehensive project records. Essential Field Tools • Session timers with local notifications • Automatic weather recording at session start and end • Photo documentation with NGS-compliant naming • Satellite visibility diagrams using device motion sensors • Real-time editing before, during, and after observations Professional Documentation Export publication-ready PDF observation logs featuring: • Your company logo and branding • Complete equipment configurations • Weather conditions • Site photographs • Visibility diagrams • OPUS solutions Share via Files, email, AirDrop, or messaging. Note: This app documents observations and does not communicate with GNSS receivers. It is designed as a field companion for recording session metadata and producing professional deliverables. Privacy First All data remains on your device. No account required. Full control over exports and backups. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LogbookNMEA connect1 screens
GNSS Log App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GNSS Log App at 100% against LogbookNMEA connect's 0%. LogbookNMEA connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LogbookNMEA connect versus GNSS Log App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogbookNMEA connectGNSS Log App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrimutic UGJohn May

Customer experience

LogbookNMEA connect

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

GNSS Log App

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LogbookNMEA connect

No in-app purchases

None

GNSS Log App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LogbookNMEA connect free?
LogbookNMEA connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GNSS Log App free?
GNSS Log App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LogbookNMEA connect or GNSS Log App have ads?
Neither LogbookNMEA connect nor GNSS Log App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LogbookNMEA connect or GNSS Log App?
LogbookNMEA connect ships an update every 2 months, and GNSS Log App every 2 months. Most recently, LogbookNMEA connect was updated on October 10, 2026 and GNSS Log App on October 24, 2026.

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