Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg per download
15 reviews
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg rev. per download
15 reviews
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Competition level
Low competitionUnder 100K on both downloads and revenue — the kind of niche a small team can still take.
Tracked since
First seen December 2010 · 48 releases since
GPS 2 IP is an iOS app ($7.99) by Angus Oliver in the navigation category, holding #48 in the paid navigation charts. It holds a 4.2-star rating.
- A paid app priced at $7.99.
- Ships new versions roughly quarterly.
- Latest version is 5.11, released August 28, 2026.
- 80% of ratings are five-star.
- Available in 1 language.
- Strongest in US, FR, DE.
- Downloads at 13.1 MB and requires iOS 15.6+.
- Rated 4+.
App details
- Version
- 5.11
- Release status
- Regional release
- Age rating
- 4+
- Requires
- iOS 15.6+
- Size
- 13.1 MB
- Languages
- English
- Price
- $7.99
- First seen
- December 2010
- Top markets
- US, FR, DE
- Website
- Visit website
- Support
- Visit support
Release history
48 versions tracked
- Version 5.11Latest
- Version 5.10
- Version 5.8
- Version 5.7
- Version 5.6
- Version 5.5
- Version 5.4
- Version 5.3
- Version 5.2
- Version 5.1
- Version 5.0
- Version 4.6
Ships roughly quarterly.
What users say
- 5.0
Awesome way to get NMEA GPS on portable Linux setups!
Using this to get GPS data to my Ubuntu server setup for kismet during prototyping. The lite version didn’t work but I took the leap and it was well worth it. Works perfectly with my IPhone 16 Pro Max, even in background mode. Exactly what I needed!! Keep up the great work!
Reviewed on version 5.8
- 5.0
Sockets work with Python!
Simple interface and broadcasts gps/heading data reliably. Tried the free version first to prototype, then committed to the full version. Setup - iPhone 11 with iOS 15.7.1 and hotspot wifi - Dell XPS Laptop - Python 3.8 (socket, pynmseagps) Docs on their website are useful! Only downside is the tutorial links are broken.
- 5.0
Works with OpenCPN!
Works with OpenCPN, had to use AI to help me get it going, so far working good.
Reviewed on version 5.5
About GPS 2 IP
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Do you need GPS NMEA location data for your computer or other device - maybe to use some mapping or navigation software? Until now, you couldn't get external access to the GPS inside your iPhone or iPad, but now with GPS2IP you can stream the information in realtime to solve your requirements.
BEWARE - GPS2IP is *not* able to be used for the Apple turn-by-turn navigation app, or Google Maps, or most car navigation programs. It is designed for enthusiasts, or more sophisticated navigation software that can use an external wireless GPS unit. If you aren't sure what NMEA is, please check the website before buying. This is a rather special piece of software, and must be used in the right system. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE: www.capsicumdreams.com/iPhone/gps2ip/
We have a free version "GPS2IP Lite" that has most of the same features, so that you can try it out for free. Have a look on our website: http://capsicumdreams.com/gps2ip/differences.php Try it for free, and only buy this full-featured version if it does what you need!
The iPhone becomes a GPS server, and to get the information, you just connect to your iPhone using either wifi or Bluetooth LE. Alternatively, you can also push the NMEA data to any online server, using either TCP or UDP and process the information however you want.The TAIP protocol is also supported.
Each device running GPS2IP can send a unique identifier, so that if you have multiple devices you can determine which device is sending what messages.
GPS2IP now can be configured to restart automatically after your iOS device restarts, so you'll always keep track of your position.
Apart from navigation software, other methods for connection include telnet or netcat, or many terminal programs.
Some navigation software such as MacEnc can read from an IP address natively. Setting up a connection between MacEnc and GPS2IP is easy. Just have a look at the capsicumDreams website! http://capsicumdreams.com/gps2ip/
Different NMEA messages can be selected for transmission according to your requirements. One non-standard message that GPS2IP transmits that is very useful for sailing is $PASHR.
GPS 2 IP can run when the iPhone sleeps to support constant location reporting, but be aware that continued use of the GPS when running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
If your device dies or you turn it off when it was running, GPS2IP now automatically resumes sending the location. Beware that this will decrease battery life - we recommend keeping it charging if possible.
GPS2IP can also be configured to output data at a selectable frequency (for example once every minute).
You can lock the settings, so that no unauthorised people can change the settings.
Lots more information and instructions on usage can be found on our website. Enjoy!
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GPS 2 IP iOS app is available. The app maintains a 4.2-star rating based on 15 user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction in the mobile app market.
GPS 2 IP iOS app competes actively in the mobile app category.
You can download GPS 2 IP iOS app from the App Store for iOS devices, requiring iOS 15.6 or later. The app offers in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.
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