Comparison

GNSS Status vs Dronetag

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Dronetag

Enhance drone safety and compliance with European regulations. Manage your drone fleet, track flights in real-time, and view restricted airspace. Integrates with a hardware device for enhanced visibility.

Highlights
  • European regulation compliance
  • Fleet management
  • Real-time flight tracking
  • Restricted zone identification
  • Flight planning
  • Flight journal export
Features
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Dronetag brings an all-in-one solution for safe drone flights that allows you to comply with the new European regulations, manage your fleet and stay informed about your current flights. Our vision is to provide drones with safe access to the airspace and to prevent their accidents. We manufacture a hardware device Dronetag Mini designed as an add-on that can be mounted to any drone. Mini ensures that your drone is visible for all air traffic participants. It is no larger than half of your favorite müsli bar, weighs 30 grams, and stays charged for up to 8 hours. The device may be combined with our app to unlock new possibilities for your flights. The combination of the Dronetag Mini device and app offers the following: - Local and network remote identification in compliance with the European regulations. - Add and manage an unlimited number of unmanned aircraft. - View restricted zones such as airports within the whole EU. - Plan your flight, including the time and altitude. - Track your current flight on the map and receive notifications. - Keep and export a flight journal for all your drones. - See other airspace participants with Dronetag devices installed. - Search full-text: Locations, restricted zones, aircraft, and Dronetag devices.

Screenshots

GNSS Status1 screens
Dronetag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GNSS Status at 3.3 against Dronetag's 2.7. GNSS Status also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). Dronetag's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

GNSS Status holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of GNSS Status's written reviews are positive against 29% of Dronetag's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GNSS Status ships an update every 2 months, Dronetag every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GNSS Status versus Dronetag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGNSS StatusDronetag
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (6 ratings) — better2.7 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings69 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrimble Inc.Dronetag

Customer experience

GNSS Status

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

Dronetag

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

GNSS Status

No in-app purchases

None

Dronetag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GNSS Status free?
GNSS Status is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dronetag free?
Dronetag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GNSS Status or Dronetag?
GNSS Status is rated higher. GNSS Status averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dronetag averages 2.7 from 9 ratings.
Do GNSS Status or Dronetag have ads?
Neither GNSS Status nor Dronetag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GNSS Status or Dronetag?
GNSS Status ships an update every 2 months, and Dronetag every 3 weeks. Most recently, GNSS Status was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dronetag on November 3, 2026.

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