Spike by ikeGPS vs Juniper Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spike by ikeGPS
Capture real-time measurements like height, width, area, and length simply by taking a photo with your smartphone or tablet. This smart laser measurement solution works with a dedicated device to transform how measurements are taken and shared across various industries.
- Real-time measurements from photos
- Point-to-point distance measurement
- Measure from app or desktop via Cloud
- Export and share measurements as various file types
- Bluetooth pairing with smartphone/tablet
Read full descriptionHide full description
Spike is a smart laser measurement solution for all kinds of industries and professional use. The Spike device, Spike mobile app, Spike Cloud and your smartphone or tablet work together to change the way measurements are taken and shared. Spike allows you to measure an object simply by taking a photo with your smartphone or tablet. From that photo you can capture real-time measurements, including height, width, area, and length. ** REQUIRES THE SPIKE LASER DEVICE ** Details about the Spike device and how to purchase the device can be found at ikegps.com/spike. - Spike gives you the flexibility to measure when and how you want, whether in the field or at the office, using the Spike mobile app or cloud-based tools. - Measurements and location are saved with the picture and can be easily shared as a JPG, PDF, XML, KMZ and URL. - The Spike device pairs with your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. Spike’s laser rangefinder works with the camera, GPS, compass, and internet connection of your smartphone or tablet. Key Features Include: • Photo Measure: real-time measurements from a photo • Point-to-Point: measure the distance between two objects • Measure from the app or from your desktop using the Cloud • Export and share captured photos and measurements
Juniper Connect
This utility app connects mobile devices to Juniper Systems GNSS receivers. It allows users to configure receiver settings, view real-time GNSS data like position and error, and function as a network RTK client. Compatible with various Juniper hardware, it ensures seamless communication between your device and the GNSS receiver.
- Connect to GNSS receivers
- Change receiver settings
- View GNSS data (position, error)
- Function as network RTK client
- Interface with mapping applications
- Seamless device communication
Read full descriptionHide full description
Juniper Connect is a configuration and communication utility app for all Juniper Systems GNSS receivers and software. With Juniper Connect you can easily establish a connection to a mobile device, change receiver settings, and view GNSS data, such as position, altitude, estimated horizontal error, satellites in fix, and correction service. The following devices and services are compatible with Juniper Connect: • Geode GNSS Receiver • Spire GNSS Receiver • Juniper RTK A common use case for Juniper Connect is that it can also function as a network RTK client and can interface with most mapping applications. Juniper Connect replaces Geode Connect and is the software that allows our hardware to connect to Juniper Systems GNSS receivers. Whether you are using a Juniper Rugged Tablet or Handheld, or connecting via a consumer phone or tablet, Juniper Connect allows your device to seamlessly communicate with the GNSS receiver. Privacy policy: https://www.junipersys.com/Company/Legal
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Juniper Connect at 5.0 against Spike by ikeGPS's 3.9. Spike by ikeGPS's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Juniper Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spike by ikeGPS has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Spike by ikeGPS ships an update every 2 months, Juniper Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spike by ikeGPS | Juniper Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ikeGPS, Inc. | Juniper Systems Inc. |
In-app purchases
Spike by ikeGPS
No in-app purchases
Juniper Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Spike by ikeGPS free?
Is Juniper Connect free?
Which has better reviews, Spike by ikeGPS or Juniper Connect?
Do Spike by ikeGPS or Juniper Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, Spike by ikeGPS or Juniper Connect?
Other comparisons
