Comparison

GNSS View vs GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP

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

GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP

This client app provides RTK corrections to compatible GPS receivers. It is designed for exclusive use with GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 devices. Be aware that continuous GPS use in the background can significantly impact battery life.

Highlights
  • RTK correction delivery
  • Compatible with GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0
  • Background GPS usage management
  • Designed for GPS receivers
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GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP Client is designed to deliver RTK corrections to GPS receivers capable of receiving them. This app is intended to be used exclusively with the GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 family of devices. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Background GPS usage will end when you stop the data stream or the Beacon is no longer connected.

Screenshots

GNSS View2 screens
GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP at 5.0 against GNSS View's 4.3. GNSS View's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GNSS View has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GNSS View ships an update every 7 months, GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GNSS View versus GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGNSS ViewGRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEC CorporationGlacial Ridge Technologies

Customer experience

GNSS View

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

GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GNSS View

No in-app purchases

None

GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GNSS View free?
GNSS View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP free?
GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GNSS View or GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP?
GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP is rated higher. GNSS View averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GNSS View or GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP have ads?
Neither GNSS View nor GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GNSS View or GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP?
GNSS View ships an update every 7 months, and GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP every 9 months. Most recently, GNSS View was updated on October 3, 2026 and GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP on September 29, 2026.

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