aprs.fi vs iCMTGIS PRO

An additional in-app subscription is needed for some features, so please read this application description fully before purchasing. Navigate to addresses with clear step-by-step instructions. Obtain immediate, real-time access to current APRS position information, weather reports, telemetry graphs, and more. Zoom and browse around the world and see stations immediately – no waiting. • Route guidance / driving directions • Search callsigns and addresses, with quick search-as-you-type and search history features • Track multiple stations at the same time • Filter information shown on the map (weather stations, AIS, custom filters) • View weather, telemetry and statistic graphs • Beacon your position on aprs.fi • Attach to a transceiver with a wireless connection to a BLE TNC, receive and transmit position beacons without the Internet • Runs directly on top of the reliable and fast aprs.fi database • Tested to work great on all currently-supported iPhone and iPad models • Supports iOS 14/15/16/17/18/26 • Dark Mode support for an ergonomic viewing experience in low-light environments • High-resolution graphics for Retina and Retina HD displays with full APRS symbol set Buy the app – get the web site for free! Some new features require a subscription. All old and some new features will be available without a subscription fee. These features are currently included in the Extra Features subscription package: • APRS text messaging with a modern instant messenger-like experience, supports international text and emojis • High-performance software DSP modem • APRS-IS beaconing, with up to 10 callsign profiles • Offline maps • RX iGate functionality • Long time ranges in map and graph views Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. GPS is not required for viewing APRS information. Terms of service: https://aprs.fi/page/app_terms Privacy policy: https://aprs.fi/page/app_privacy

iCMTGIS PRO is a professional GPS/GIS mapping, data collection and stakeout app for use on the iPad and iPhone devices. It can be used to effectively collect data and increase productivity for utilities, wildlife, natural resources, land management, surveying, soil study, archaeology, drone control points and other land-based or air-borne GPS/GIS applications. LLA, UTM, State Plane and local coordinate systems supported. It also provides the ability to create a local NEZ coordinate system to use with real-world designs on paper. Requires iOS 9 or newer version of iOS. iCMTGIS PRO will work with any iOS compatible GPS devices. In addition, it is able to display the GPS status for a few specific external GPS receivers and record accuracy and quality information for the recorded position - e.g. EOS Arrow Gold, Geneq SXBlue Platinum, Juniper Systems Geod. When used with these GPS receivers, you will be able to set PDOP mask and RMS limit for quality assurance. iCMTGIS PRO can make use of the NGS Geoid12a binary files. It can be a valuable RTK data collection and stakeout tool when used with a compatible GPS receiver that outputs the needed accuracy information. iCMTGIS PRO will let you define a custom Feature-Attribute database to facilitate data collection. It will let you log GPS Points, Lines and Area Features and tag them with predefined or manually added descriptions. It will let you log multiple GPS fixes and automatically calculate the average position. It will let you record nested Points while recording a Line or Area Feature. It will also let you digitize Features on top of a background map or create traverse points by entering angles and distances. You may load a GeoTiff image to use as a static or moving background map. You can record your track while performing other tasks using this app. Enter deed calls to create a deed plot. View distances and areas on the spot. Create buffers. Create a grid over an area. Crate contour lines based on points with (x,y,z) coordinates. Attach photos. Easily import/export Shapefiles, Excel files, DXF files, KML files and text files, send/receive files via ftp or email, and store files in the Cloud. Generate and view PDF files. The app comes with a detailed built-in help document. Free relevant GPS/GIS training videos are provided on the Internet. iCMTGIS PRO provides Point Stakeout as well as Line Stakeout functionality to help you get to a specific Point or to move along a pre-defined Line or perimeter. iCMTGIS PRO is a one-time purchase without any annual subscription fees. It will run on iPad devices as well as iPhone devices. Please note: Location data depends on the GPS receiver used. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. iCMTGIS PRO will let you easily toggle the GPS on or off.