# GPS Utility

> Converts between geographical coordinate systems and displays real-time GPS data. (iPhone/iPad app by Dimension.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-utility/id292815934 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dimension](https://appshunter.io/developer/292299554)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2008-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-utility/id292815934/reviews.md

## What is GPS Utility?

GPS Utility helps you converts between all major geographical coordinate systems. 
Helpful for excursionists, navigators users (TomTom, garmin, etc.), GeoCaching lovers, and google maps enthusiasts. 

You can convert from and to: 
- DMS coordinates (Degrees Minutes Second)
- DM coordinates (Degrees decimal Minutes)
- DD coordinates (decimal Degrees)
- UTM coordinates (Universal Transverse Mercator)
- MGRS coordinates (Military Grid Reference System)

Plus: 
- Get your local coordinate in all systems using internal iPhone GPS (3G only)
- Get the spherical distance between 2 coordinates
- Built-in Google Maps view and external Maps view
- References (Wikipedia)
- Real time GPS coordinates
- KM and Miles supported

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## Key features

- Coordinate system conversion (DMS, DM, DD, UTM, MGRS)
- Real-time GPS location
- Spherical distance calculation
- Google Maps integration
- KM and Miles support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-utility/id292815934/reviews.md

### 5/5 — iphone xr

*2019-06-13, version 2.0.2*

pls update

### 1/5 — Uses GPS always no during use only

*2017-05-12, version 2.0.2*

Why this app needs to always use your GPS location even when the app is closed I don't know but it does. Fix this and I'll rate higher.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2015-12-16, version 2.0.2*

The most recent updates have restored lost functionality and fixed bugs that caused the app to crash. It works great and is worth the money!

### 1/5 — Crap

*2015-12-12, version 2.0.1*

Keeps crashing after update! CRAP! Fix it!!!

### 4/5 — Needs update

*2015-12-03, version 2.0.1*

It does not work anymore. Please fix the problem as soon as possibile.

### 1/5 — App is Worthless

*2015-11-23, version 2.0.1*

This app used to work great, but with a recent update it just crashes. And developer website is worthless.

### 5/5 — Sbrigatevi!!!!!!

*2015-11-07, version 2.0.1*

Urge aggiornamento!!
Al momento è inutilizzabile!!!
Non funziona!!!
Grazie!!

### 1/5 — NO FUNCIONA CON IOS 9, NO LO COMPREN!!! ...

*2015-10-27, version 2.0.1*

Era muy útil cuando funcionaba, con la actualización a iOS 9 dejó de funcionar, es una lástima.

### 1/5 — Last Update this went to CRAP

*2015-10-27, version 2.0.1*

I have used this app for years without complaint, but...After the last update it has gone to crap!  You can input a Lat Long for conversion and it will change the numbers to what it wants and will not budge! What was good is now worthless!

### 3/5 — Inutilizzabile

*2015-10-15, version 2.0.1*

Senza un aggiornamento

## Frequently asked questions about GPS Utility

### What does GPS Utility do?

GPS Utility allows you to convert geographical coordinates between various systems like DMS, DD, UTM, and MGRS. It also provides your real-time GPS location in multiple formats and can calculate the distance between two points.

### What coordinate systems can this app convert between?

The app supports conversion to and from DMS (Degrees Minutes Second), DM (Degrees decimal Minutes), DD (decimal Degrees), UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator), and MGRS (Military Grid Reference System).

### Is GPS Utility free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, GPS Utility is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is GPS Utility compatible with?

The description mentions 'internal iPhone GPS (3G only)', suggesting it is designed for iPhones. Compatibility with other devices or operating systems is not explicitly stated.

### Who would find this app most useful?

This app is particularly helpful for excursionists, navigators using devices like TomTom or Garmin, geocaching enthusiasts, and users of Google Maps who need to work with different coordinate formats or track their location.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2025-03-07

Fixed minor issues

### 3.0 — 2019-11-29

- Resolved an issue on value conversion.
- Support for recent iPhone models.

### 2.0.2 — 2015-12-16

Bugfixes.

### 2.0.1 — 2015-08-24

- Restored my position conversion;
- Improved GPS management.

### 2.0 — 2015-02-21

- Revamped interface;
- New Today Widget with coordinates.

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