Best Grid Ref UK and Ireland alternatives: apps like Grid Ref UK and Ireland

8+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
6 free apps
Updated October 2026

Grid Ref UK and Ireland is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 8+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Grid Ref UK and Ireland

GridPoint GB#1

GridPoint GB by George MacKerron

Find yourself on an OS map
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Locate yourself on a paper Ordnance Survey map using your iPhone's GPS and compass, even without mobile reception. It provides your grid reference and heading, with accurate coordinate conversions. Features include Apple Watch integration, location sharing, and sunset/sunrise times.

OS2Maps#2

OS2Maps by Alastair Begley

Open grid references in maps
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
0.0(0 ratings)
$1.99
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This app converts UK Ordnance Survey grid references into standard GPS coordinates. Once converted, it allows you to easily open these locations in Apple Maps or Google Maps for navigation. It's ideal for planning outdoor activities where starting points are given in OS grid format.

Dartmoor 365#3

Dartmoor 365 by Digitwell Solutions Ltd

Log your travels over Dartmoor
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
0.0(0 ratings)
Free
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This app helps you log your visits to each of the 365 square miles of Dartmoor National Park. It can automatically track your location as you walk or allow manual logging, even playing a sound when you enter a new area.

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GPS Locate
GPS Locate
GPS Locate
UTM, Lat/Long and more!
$0.99

This app provides a quick and precise method for determining your current geographical coordinates and altitude across multiple systems. View your location within the app, on your Apple Watch, or as a watch face complication for easy access.

Multiple coordinate systems (UTM, DMS, MGRS, etc.)Current location and altitude displayApple Watch app support
🗺️ Navigation
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paid
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HiiKER: The Hiking Maps App
HiiKER: The Hiking Maps App
HiiKER: The Hiking Maps App
Hiking trails & walks near you
Free

Plan, map, and navigate hiking trails with this powerful app. Discover over 130,000 routes, view high-quality topographic maps offline, and create detailed itineraries for multi-day adventures. Includes safety features like live location sharing.

130,000+ hiking trailsHigh-quality topographic mapsOffline map downloads
🗺️ Navigation
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free with in-app purchases
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SARLOC
SARLOC
SARLOC
by Russell Hore
Free

This app helps you share your location with Search and Rescue teams, even without a data signal. If you have voice contact, you can relay your position. With a SARKey, you can directly share your location to their mapping systems.

Location sharing without data signalVoice communication relaySARKey integration
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
free
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MX Map Mobile
MX Map Mobile
MX Map Mobile
by Mapyx Ltd
Free

This navigation app works with desktop GIS software to provide a comprehensive mapping system. It currently supports Ordnance Survey maps of Great Britain and Ireland, with more regions and features planned. Users can acquire additional maps through in-app purchases.

Integrates with Mapyx Quo and MX Map GISSupports Ordnance Survey GB and Ireland mapsIn-app map purchases
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
free with in-app purchases
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Memory-Map for All
Memory-Map for All
Memory-Map for All
Offline Mapping GPS Navigation
Free

Navigate anywhere with offline maps and GPS. Access a vast library of global maps, plan routes, and track your journey without a mobile data connection. Sync data across devices for seamless planning and navigation.

Offline GPS navigationDownloadable global mapsRoute planning and editing
🗺️ Navigation
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free with in-app purchases