NavCast NMEA Server & Splitter Live

Name: NavCast NMEA Server & Splitter
Author: Gregor Nelson

Gregor Nelson1 app · 485 installsToolsFreecom.navcast

NMEA server & multiplexer — Route GPS, AIS & instrument data across devices.

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Total installs: 485
Installs / day: —
Rating: —★
Released: 6 May 2026
Last update: 1 Oct 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

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Permissions

12 in 3 groups

2 Sensitive6 Notable4 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherNotable9

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
Turn Bluetooth on or off and find and pair with nearby Bluetooth devicesaccess Bluetooth settings · BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Change how your phone connects to networks, like switching connections on or offchange network connectivity · CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Receive data sent to all devices on your Wi-Fi network, which uses more batteryallow Wi-Fi Multicast reception · CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

NavCast is an NMEA 0183 server and multiplexer for Android. It receives navigation data from GPS, AIS receivers, and marine instruments, then rebroadcasts it to other devices on your boat network. Key features: • Multiple inputs — Device GPS, Bluetooth SPP, USB serial (FTDI, Prolific, CP210x, CH340), and TCP client • Multiple outputs — TCP server, TCP client, UDP broadcast, and Bluetooth server • Sentence monitor — live view of NMEA sentences flowing through the router • Auto-start — optionally start routing when the app launches • Background service — keeps routing active when the app is minimised • Zero configuration — sensible defaults, just connect and go Use cases: • Share your phone's GPS with a chart plotter or navigation app on another device • Multiplex a Bluetooth AIS receiver to multiple chart plotters over WiFi • Bridge USB serial instruments to wireless devices • Feed NMEA data from a TCP source to Bluetooth or USB outputs NavCast connects to standard marine electronics via NMEA 0183 over Bluetooth SPP, USB serial, or WiFi/LAN. No account required. No telemetry. All data stays on your device.

What's new

A refreshed look across the app. • Improved controls, dialogs and buttons for a more consistent feel • Clearer routing connection overview & instrument layouts • Improved map layout & layer controls • General polish and stability improvements

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