This app displays your current location on a map of Great Britain, providing your GB Grid Reference, compass bearing, and latitude/longitude. It also shows GPS accuracy and includes a guide to the National Grid system. Location data can be shared via text, email, or tweet.
Reviews of GB Grid Ref Compass are mixed: the Navigation app is rated 3.0/5 from 2 App Store ratings. What users like most: simple and effective, accurate grid references. Top complaints: inaccurate and inconsistent, compass not stable. Summarized from real user reviews.
2.0.1
March 28, 2018
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Under the hood improvements for iOS 11
More16 issues
Not accurate
Does not work properly
8 requests
Ability to copy grid ref data
Bold grid ref characters larger
The app helps you find your current location on a map of Great Britain. It provides your GB Grid Reference (Ordnance Survey / OS Grid Reference), compass bearing, and latitude/longitude coordinates in both OSGB36 and WGS84 formats. It also displays the accuracy of your device's GPS signal.
Key features include displaying your GB Grid Ref, compass bearing, and latitude/longitude. It also shows GPS accuracy, offers a graphical guide to the National Grid system, and allows you to share your location information via text message, email, or tweet.
Yes, the app is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description, indicating it is a completely free application.
This app is compatible with iPhones. It requires Location Services to be enabled and permission granted to the app. It is not compatible with iPod Touch or non-cellular iPads due to the lack of necessary GPS and Compass hardware.
This app is ideal for use on walks and other outdoor activities within the United Kingdom where precise location identification is important. It's recommended to always carry a physical map and compass in addition to using this app for safety.
