# Lefebure NTRIP Client

> NTRIP Client for high accuracy GNSS receivers.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lefebure.ntripclient](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lefebure.ntripclient)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.lefebure.ntripclient`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lefebure Design
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 78,102
- **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (292 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.05.07
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-20
- **First published:** 2011-04-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lefebure.ntripclient)
- **Website:** [http://lefebure.com](http://lefebure.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://lefebure.com/privacy/](http://lefebure.com/privacy/)

## Description

Lefebure NTRIP Client is a powerful Chrome extension for users requiring high-accuracy GPS or GNSS corrections. It enables seamless streaming of DGPS and RTK correction data to receivers via NTRIP over your phone's Internet connection. Beyond accurate positioning, it allows you to log NMEA position data directly to your SD card and share external receiver data with other Android applications.

This tool connects via Bluetooth Serial Port Profile to compatible GPS devices, making it ideal for precision navigation, surveying, and geospatial applications. It requires permissions for Internet access, Bluetooth connectivity, external storage writing, and location services to provide real-time correction and data integration. Suitable for professionals and enthusiasts needing reliable high-precision GNSS correction data on-the-go.

## Rankings

- #246,559 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.lefebure.ntripclient.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Lefebure NTRIP Client for its stability, simplicity, and effectiveness as a professional tool, especially as a mobile base station alternative and for mock location purposes. However, recurring issues include unstable mock location functionality on newer Android versions, disconnections when the app is minimized or phone sleeps, and poor user interface design hindering ease of use. Additional concerns involve difficulties locating saved log files and lack of USB/direct serial port support for GNSS connections.

### Pros

- App is stable and reliable for professional use.
- Simple and easy to use interface for the intended purpose.
- Effectively replaces mobile base stations, saving setup time in areas with good mobile coverage.
- Supports mock location functionality for other Android apps.
- Records all NMEA messages for post-analysis.

### Cons

- Mock location functionality is unstable or not working well on Android 10 and 12, leading to fluctuating accuracy in some apps.
- App disconnects from NTRIP server when phone is minimized, put to sleep, or exited using back button, causing loss of connection.
- Poor UI/UX design making it unintuitive for new users despite domain knowledge.
- Issues with writing NTRIP data logs to storage; users cannot locate stored files or write data successfully.
- Lack of USB/direct serial port support limits connection options to GNSS receivers.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lefebure.ntripclient)