Comparison

GNSS View vs GPS Data

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

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About

GNSS View

Visualize the positions of satellite navigation systems like QZSS and GPS in the sky. View satellite arrangements on a radar or through augmented reality from your current location. Supports multiple satellite constellations and customizable display options.

Highlights
  • Position Radar view of satellites
  • Augmented Reality (AR) display
  • Supports QZSS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS
  • Select specific signal satellites
  • Set elevation mask angle
  • Display HDOP and VDOP values
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This application enables you to see where the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System in the sky! ●What is QZSS? Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) is a Japanese satellite positioning system composed mainly of satellites in quasi-zenith orbits (QZO). Satellite positioning systems use satellite signals to calculate position information. One famous example is the American Global Positioning System (GPS) and the QZSS is sometimes called the Japanese GPS. For details, please refer to the following Website "Quasi-Zenith Satellite System". URL : https://qzss.go.jp/en ●What is GNSS View? GNSS View provides that iOS version application that is based on the website application "GNSS View". This application enables you to know position of positioning satellites such as QZSS and GPS in the specified time and location. The positioning satellites displayed in the GNSS View are not based on the satellite information directly received by the smartphone but are displayed based on the satellite arrangement calculated based on the publicly released orbit information. ●GNSS View 3 functions 【Main】 ・You can move to the Position Radar screen or AR Display screen from the application startup screen. ・You can see the operating manual and privacy policy of this application via the website. 【Position Radar】 ・It is provided radar view of positioning satellites such as QZSS and GPS as a sky plot at the specified time and location. ・Positioning satellites can be specified from QZSS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS. ・You can also select specified signal satellites to see on the radar. ・You can see selected satellites by setting elevation mask angle. ・You can switch east and west of satellite arrangement, turn on / off rotation, and switch on / off display of satellite number. ・It displays HDOP, VDOP, the total number of satellites and the number of each positioning satellites in the satellite arrangement displayed on the radar. 【AR Display】 ・Position of positioning satellites such as QZSS and GPS on the sky from your current location is able to see through your camera at the specified time. ・In order to display satellites, it is necessary to turn on the position information of the smartphone and complete the positioning. Therefore, it may take time to display. ・Positioning satellites can be specified from QZSS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS. ・You can also select specified signal satellites to see on the radar. ・You can see selected satellites by setting elevation mask angle. ●Supported versions ・iOS 26 ・iOS 18 ・iOS 17 ・iOS 16 ・iOS 15 ・iOS 14

About

GPS Data

Access detailed location data from your device, including GPS coordinates, elevation, speed, and direction. View information in a clear list format, with options for full-screen displays on iOS for at-a-glance monitoring while moving.

Highlights
  • Current time and update intervals
  • Latitude and Longitude coordinates
  • Elevation in meters and feet
  • Speed in various units (mph, km/h, knots)
  • Device and movement direction
  • Local air pressure
  • Vertical speed
Features
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GPS Data delivers all of the current location information available from your device, including GPS, compass, and barometer data. GPS Data displays the following information, in an easy-to-use list format: • Current time • Time since last update • Accuracy of readings • Latitude & Longitude coordinates (decimal degrees and degrees/minutes/seconds) • Elevation (meters and feet above sea level) • Speed (meters and feet per second, kilometers and miles per hour, and knots) • Device direction (degrees true and degrees magnetic) • Direction of device movement (degrees true) • Local air pressure (hectopascals and inches of mercury) • Vertical speed (meters per second and feet per minute) Additionally, on iOS, any altitude, speed, or direction value can be expanded into a larger, full screen display, useful for monitoring different values when you're on the move.

Screenshots

GNSS View2 screens
GPS Data3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GNSS View at none against GPS Data's 1. GNSS View also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). GPS Data's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (458 vs 19). On price, rating 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

Both are free to download. GPS Data sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GNSS View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for GNSS View against 4.4 for GPS Data. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Data has 458 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of GNSS View's written reviews are positive against 77% of GPS Data's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GNSS View ships an update every 7 months, GPS Data fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GNSS View versus GPS Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGNSS ViewGPS Data
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19 ratings)4.4 (458 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews77.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19458 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEC CorporationOscar Fawkes

Customer experience

GNSS View

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%

GPS Data

All ratings458 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative14.6%

Bugs and requests

GNSS View

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GPS Data

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App doesn't work on Apple Watch (no data displayed)
  • Speed display shows only a dash on Apple Watch 4
  • GPS coordinates not displayed on Apple Watch
  • Compass doesn't work on Apple Watch
  • Latitude/longitude format changes when sending via SMS
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  • App crashes or shows no data for some users
  • Text and heading overlap making data hard to read

Requested features

14 requests
  • Satellite lock count display
  • Consolidated watch page with speed, course, and altitude together
  • Apple Watch compass functionality
  • Latitude/longitude display on Apple Watch
  • Cardinal direction display on Apple Watch (N, S, E, W)
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  • Remember last selected units on Apple Watch
  • OSGB format support for UK users
  • Location name (town and state) display
  • UTC time display
  • Snapshot/memory feature for GPS data
  • Full-resolution timestamp in share feature
  • Adjustable decimal places for coordinates
  • Ad-free premium version
  • More GPS readings and data types

In-app purchases

None

GNSS View

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GPS Data

One-time1
  • Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is GNSS View free?
GNSS View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Data free?
GPS Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GNSS View or GPS Data?
GPS Data is rated higher. GNSS View averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while GPS Data averages 4.4 from 458 ratings.
Do GNSS View or GPS Data have ads?
GPS Data shows ads; GNSS View does not.
Which is updated more often, GNSS View or GPS Data?
GNSS View ships an update every 7 months, and GPS Data fortnightly. Most recently, GNSS View was updated on October 20, 2026 and GPS Data on October 19, 2026.

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