# GNSS View vs GPS Data

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GNSS View | GPS Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnss-view/id924350018/reviews) | **[4.4 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-coordinates-and-speed/id1083013512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **458** |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEC Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/423274625) | [Oscar Fawkes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749713533) |

## What reviewers say

### GNSS View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnss-view/id924350018)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GPS Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-coordinates-and-speed/id1083013512)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📍 Accurate GPS coordinates and data
- ⌚ Apple Watch integration and standalone functionality
- 🎯 Simple, intuitive interface
- 📊 Displays comprehensive GPS data (speed, altitude, heading, accuracy)
- 🔄 Multiple unit options without changing settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ No updates for 4 years
- ⌚ Limited Apple Watch functionality and display
- 📺 Overlapping text and heading labels on display
- 💰 Ads present even in paid version
- 🔢 Excessive decimal places for coordinates

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*