Comparison

Eos Tools Pro vs GPS Tools®

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

Head to head
About

Eos Tools Pro

This utility app provides advanced GNSS information for high-precision receivers, crucial for GIS and surveying. It includes an NTRIP client for corrections, user-configurable alarms, and background operation with mapping software.

Highlights
  • Advanced GNSS information (RMS, PDOP, differential status)
  • Built-in NTRIP client for RTK/DGNSS corrections
  • User-configurable audible alarms
  • Background operation with mapping software
  • Satellite view for multiple constellations
  • Orthometric Height and Position Shift computation
Features
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Eos Tools Pro is a monitoring utility for the Arrow and Skadi series high precision GNSS receivers from Eos Positioning Systems. It provides advanced GNSS information such as RMS values, PDOP, differential status, satellites tracked and used, that are critical for submeter and centimeter GIS and surveying data collection. The app features a built-in end trip client to access RTK or DGNSS corrections from an RTK network. Eos Tools Pro also allows audible user configurable alarms and runs in the background of your mapping surveying software. Features: - Built-in NTRIP client to connect to an RTK Network - Displays GNSS and Tilt Compensation accuracy with quality control information - Select the Skadi Smart Handle mode: Extensible Virtual Range Pole™ or Invisible Range Pole™ - Satellite view for all constellations in use (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS and IRNSS) - User configurable alarms - Orthometric Height (Geoid models for vertical datum) - Compute and apply Position Shifts to accommodate different - Laser Offset Mapping for Esri ArcGIS® Field Maps - Locate and map underground utility assets directly in ArcGIS Field Maps - Terminal emulator to send configuration commands to the receiver - HTML5 built-in browser Disclaimer: "Continued use of Eos Tools Pro running in the background and connected to the GPS/GNSS receiver can dramatically decrease the battery life of your Apple device." Technical Support: For technical support, questions, feedback or bug reporting, please contact support@eos-gnss.com.

About

GPS Tools®

This comprehensive navigation app offers a suite of GPS-based tools for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. It provides accurate location finding, speed tracking, compass directions, weather forecasts, and area measurement. The app is battery-optimized and works offline, making it a reliable companion for any journey.

Highlights
  • Accurate GPS location finding
  • Speedometer and altimeter
  • Compass directions
  • Weather forecasts and rain alerts
  • Area measurement tool
  • GPS alarm for transit
  • Offline functionality
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Need accurate GPS information while travelling, hiking, driving, or exploring outdoors? GPS Tools is an all-in-one GPS and outdoor utility app with Speedometer, Altimeter, Compass, GPS Alarm, Weather & Forecast, Distance Measurement, Level Meter, Area Finder, GPS Time, GPX Viewer, Hiking tools, and more. KEY FEATURES • Fast and accurate GPS updates • Optimized for efficient battery usage • Easy-to-use and well-organized interface • Useful for hiking, trekking, travel, driving, and outdoor activities • Customizable GPS-based tools • Supports Metric and Imperial units LOCATION & GPS TOOLS • View your current location, coordinates, altitude, and address • Share location, address, coordinates, and location photos • Save your favourite places • Find locations and directions • Measure distance between places • Access useful GPS and sensor information SPEEDOMETER Use your iPhone as a GPS Speedometer. • View your current speed • Set speed limits and receive alerts • Record speed and trip details • Track travelled routes • Review trip information TREKKING & OUTDOOR TOOLS Useful for hiking, trekking, travelling, and outdoor activities. Access: • Altimeter • Compass • Weather & Forecast • Atmospheric Pressure • GPS Location • Distance and Elevation information • Trekking and route tracking tools GPX VIEWER Import GPX files and explore your trips. • View tracks, routes, elevation, and waypoints • Analyse route and track statistics • View speed and elevation graphs • Review travelled paths WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT Plan your activities with useful weather and environmental information. • Current weather • Weather forecast • Rain information • UV Index • Air Quality • Severe weather information GPS ALARM Set a location-based alarm and receive an alert when approaching your destination. Useful while travelling by bus, train, or other transport. AREA & DISTANCE Measure areas and distances using GPS. Useful for land, plots, outdoor spaces, travel distances, and location measurements. LEVEL METER Use your device sensors as a spirit level to check surface alignment. GPS TIME View GPS-based date and time information. SATELLITE INFORMATION View GPS satellite and signal information along with useful positioning data. WHY GPS TOOLS? GPS Tools brings GPS, navigation, weather, measurement, outdoor, and tracking utilities together in one app. Whether you are driving, hiking, trekking, travelling, or exploring new places, GPS Tools gives you quick access to useful information and tools. LOCATION USAGE GPS Tools uses your location while you are using the app for features including: • Speedometer • Weather & Forecast • Current Location and Address • Air Quality and UV Index • Compass and Direction tools • Satellite information • Weather Map • Altimeter and GPS-based utilities Some features may also use your location while the app is running in the background: • GPS Alarm – to monitor location and trigger destination alerts • Track & Find Device – to record device location when enabled • Trekking Pro – to record your travelled route during an activity Background location is used only when required for features you choose to enable. Download GPS Tools and access your essential GPS and outdoor tools in one app. Some features may not be available in all countries or regions. Website: https://gpstools.app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gpstoolsapp Terms of Use: https://virtualmaze.com/omn/legal-terms.html Privacy Policy: https://gpstools.app/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Eos Tools Pro4 screens
GPS Tools®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eos Tools Pro at none against GPS Tools®'s 10. GPS Tools®'s advantage is ratings volume (336 vs 9) and review sentiment (54% vs 38%). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. GPS Tools® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 6 months. Eos Tools Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Eos Tools Pro against 4.6 for GPS Tools®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tools® has 336 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Eos Tools Pro's written reviews are positive against 54% of GPS Tools®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eos Tools Pro ships an update every 2 months, GPS Tools® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Eos Tools Pro versus GPS Tools®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEos Tools ProGPS Tools®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)4.6 (336 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews54.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9336 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB124 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEos Positioning SystemsVirtualMaze

Customer experience

Eos Tools Pro

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

GPS Tools®

All ratings336 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative37.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eos Tools Pro

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

GPS Tools®

Subscriptions2
  • Platinum Premium$2.496 Months
  • Weather Pro Premium$3.996 Months
One-time8
  • Background Image - 2$0.99
  • Background Image - 8$0.99
  • Background Image - 14$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Special Ad Removal Offer$0.99
  • Ad Removal Pack$1.99
  • Compass Skin - 0$1.99
  • Special BG Customization Pack$2.99
  • BG Customisation Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Eos Tools Pro free?
Eos Tools Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Tools® free?
GPS Tools® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eos Tools Pro or GPS Tools®?
GPS Tools® is rated higher. Eos Tools Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while GPS Tools® averages 4.6 from 336 ratings.
Do Eos Tools Pro or GPS Tools® have ads?
Neither Eos Tools Pro nor GPS Tools® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eos Tools Pro or GPS Tools®?
Eos Tools Pro ships an update every 2 months, and GPS Tools® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Eos Tools Pro was updated on October 6, 2026 and GPS Tools® on October 21, 2026.

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