Grid Ref CH1903 vs KMZ Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grid Ref CH1903
This app helps you find your precise location within the Swiss Coordinate System (CH1903). It displays your Swiss Grid Reference and WGS84 Latitude/Longitude, along with accuracy readings. Share your location easily via text or email.
- Swiss Grid Reference display
- WGS84 Latitude and Longitude
- Location accuracy readings
- Share location via text/email
- Operates internationally
- Graphical guide to Swiss Coordinate System
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For use with mapping / topology using the Swiss Coordinate System (CH1903/LV03/SwissGrid) Find out where you are on the CH1903 system, immediately, and accurately. App Provides: Swiss Grid Ref, and WGS84 Latitude and Longitude values. The Accuracy of Readings, as indicated by your device, will also be shown. Share your Location via Text, Email, Tweet etc, or Copy to the Clipboard. (Sharing options and services will vary, depending on the device setup). Though aimed at use in Switzerland, the app will operate internationally. App includes a graphical guide to the Swiss Coordinate System. Ideally suited for use by walkers, hikers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. It is recommended that you should always carry a map and physical compass when on outdoor pursuits. For best results, use in an open space, where possible, away from trees, buildings and sources of interference. For continued on-screen display of Grid Reference information, please set your Auto-Lock preference in the 'Settings' App. (Settings -> General -> Auto-Lock) Compatible with handsets that feature GPS hardware. You may have to grant the app permission to use this information. -- Ad Supported.
KMZ Viewer
Easily load, view, and convert KMZ files directly on a map. Import files via email, cloud storage, links, or iTunes File Sharing. Create custom markers with detailed information and share your KMZ files with others.
- Load KMZ files on map
- Convert KMZ files
- Create custom map markers
- Import via email, cloud, links
- View marker details (description, images, URLs)
- Offline and online functionality
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KMZ Viewer-Converter is an application provides you to load the kmz files, convert kmz files over the map. This app works for offline and online. How to Export or Import .kmz files into Application? You can view, add or import .kmz files into the application in multiple ways 1)Keep the .kmz files to the mail or any places in mobile, then long press on kmz file that shows the application icon.click to import the file over the map. 2)Share files from other apps which will be similarly supported files like Email,WhatsApp,Add to Notes,Add to iCloud Drive,Save to files and other apps. 3)Click on “Add through link” Icon on Menu bar enter .kmz files link to add the files into the application. 4)Connect your iPhone or iPad to System then iTunes will automatically opens an window.Click phone symbol on top left—>File Sharing and you can see the Kmz viewer app then click on app icon to add .kmz files. 5)Tap on the file to share or export to the other Applications. How to create Kmz Markers? 1)Long press on map to add markers. 2)You can Convert the Kmz with userDefined Names. 3)After successfully saving the file will be stored in list. 4)You can again load the saved Kmz file over the map. 5)You can share Kmz files to multiple apps similarly supported files. How to delete the Kmz file? 1)In the list section, swipe left to delete file.The file will be permanently deleted from the application. How to See marker details? 1)load kmz file on map.If the file contains markers, then tap on the marker to see the detail description of marker like Description,email id, url links,phone numbers,Images,Web site page. 2)KMZ file Info is the new features added recently, when the file loads on the map you can see file info on top left.On Clicking the full information of the file is visible. —>Connect to Internet to open the url links,web pages,Images. "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Grid Ref CH1903 at Free against KMZ Viewer's $2.99. Grid Ref CH1903 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). KMZ Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Grid Ref CH1903 is free to download; KMZ Viewer costs $2.99 up front. Grid Ref CH1903 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KMZ Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Grid Ref CH1903 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Grid Ref CH1903 ships an update every 12 months, KMZ Viewer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grid Ref CH1903 | KMZ Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mike Irving | m sagar |
Customer experience
Grid Ref CH1903
KMZ Viewer
In-app purchases
Grid Ref CH1903
- Go Ad Free$0.99
KMZ Viewer
No in-app purchases
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