GNSS Status vs NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GNSS Status
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.
- 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
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GNSS Status is a software utility that allows the configuration of Trimble R1, R2 and PG200 GNSS receivers, as well as providing GNSS status information to the user. GNSS Status collects information in the form of log files to aid troubleshooting and support, no personally identifying information is collected. This information is not shared unless the user chooses to do so. The log files contain general information about the iOS device and some specific information about connected Trimble GNSS receivers such as serial numbers.
NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)
This mapping and data collection tool allows users to geotag photos, record tracks, save waypoints, and draw various shapes. It functions both online and offline, making it ideal for fieldwork in conservation, agriculture, surveying, and hiking.
- Geotag photos
- Record tracks
- Save waypoints
- Draw polygons
- Offline functionality
- Data synchronization
- Report generation
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Mapping and data collection has never been more easy, accurate, and efficient. Geotag photos, record tracks, save waypoints, trace lines, draw polygons, and so much more with the NRDS app. Utilizing your device’s GPS, this mapping and data collection tool works both on and offline. Working in conservation or agriculture? Doing some surveying or hiking? This dependable app is designed for you. ENHANCE YOUR NRDS CAPABILITIES With credentials you can sync data to the nrds.io web platform and access features including but not limited to: • Develop comprehensive reports • Track work hours • Share data between partners • Bulk data uploads and exports • Design downloadable surveys • Organize your GIS features • Manage users, teams, and contact lists • Browse your photo gallery • Build projections
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) at 4.9 against GNSS Status's 3.3. GNSS Status's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GNSS Status | NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (6 ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trimble Inc. | Natural Resource Data Solutions Inc. |
Customer experience
GNSS Status
NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)
In-app purchases
GNSS Status
No in-app purchases
NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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