Archived App (Last seen on 30 May 2025)
This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.
Pinpoint your exact location on an Ordnance Survey map anywhere in Great Britain. This app converts GPS data to National Grid references, even without a mobile signal. It also features a digital compass, altitude information, and the ability to convert to international coordinates.
Reviews of OS Locate are mixed: the Navigation app is rated 4.8/5 from 160 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use and navigate, accurate compass functionality. Top complaints: compass calibration issues, difficulty downloading maps offline. Summarized from real user reviews.
1.6.2
November 2, 2022
Analytics improvements
13 issues
Compass points 90 degrees out in landscape mode
Compass out of calibration (approx. 90 degrees off)
10 requests
Option to display mils
Display W3W words alongside NGR
OS Locate is a navigation tool that helps you find your exact position on an Ordnance Survey map. It converts your mobile device's GPS location readings into Ordnance Survey National Grid references, allowing for precise pinpointing of your location on paper maps.
No, OS Locate does not require a mobile signal to function. It relies on your device's inbuilt GPS system, which works even in remote areas where mobile reception is unavailable.
Key features include converting GPS to Ordnance Survey National Grid references, offline functionality, a digital compass, accurate altitude information, and the ability to convert locations to international Latitude and Longitude readings for use anywhere in the world. It also offers a 'Share' button to let others know your location.
Yes, OS Locate is a free application. It is designed to be a complementary tool for Ordnance Survey paper maps and does not have any associated costs for download or use.
OS Locate is ideal for anyone who enjoys outdoor adventures in Great Britain, such as hikers, walkers, and enthusiasts of the great outdoors. It is particularly useful for those who use Ordnance Survey paper maps and want a reliable way to confirm their position.
