# GNSS Status vs Global Mapper Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GNSS Status at none against Global Mapper Mobile's 1. GNSS Status also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.2). Global Mapper Mobile's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Global Mapper Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. GNSS Status asks for nothing beyond the download.

Global Mapper Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of GNSS Status's written reviews are positive against 29% of Global Mapper Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GNSS Status ships an update every 2 months, Global Mapper Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GNSS Status | Global Mapper Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnss-status/id932189198/reviews) | **[3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trimble Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/322561665) | [Blue Marble Geographics](https://appshunter.io/developer/424089128) |

## What reviewers say

### GNSS Status

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnss-status/id932189198)

This utility allows users to configure specific GNSS receivers and view their status. It collects log files for troubleshooting without collecting personally identifiable information, ensuring user privacy.

**Highlights:** Configure Trimble R1, R2, PG200 receivers, View GNSS status information, Collect log files for troubleshooting, No personally identifying information collected, User-controlled log file sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Global Mapper Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-mapper-mobile/id1097875766)

This application allows users to view and collect GIS data in the field using their mobile device's GPS. It supports various data layers and offers tools for drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection, with advanced features available through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Vector, raster, and terrain data display, GPS location display and feature creation, Drawing, tracking, and form-based data collection, Image capture and Picture Point creation, Advanced GPS support for GNSS devices, RTK correction via NTRIP client, Offline data access and custom online sources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Module | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GNSS Status free?

GNSS Status is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Global Mapper Mobile free?

Global Mapper Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GNSS Status or Global Mapper Mobile?

Global Mapper Mobile is rated higher. GNSS Status averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Global Mapper Mobile averages 3.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do GNSS Status or Global Mapper Mobile have ads?

Neither GNSS Status nor Global Mapper Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GNSS Status or Global Mapper Mobile?

GNSS Status ships an update every 2 months, and Global Mapper Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, GNSS Status was updated on October 21, 2026 and Global Mapper Mobile on October 24, 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.*