Comparison

OS2Maps vs Trueroutes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OS2Maps

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.

Highlights
  • Convert UK OS grid references
  • Generate GPS latitude and longitude
  • Open locations in Apple Maps
  • Open locations in Google Maps
  • Navigate to converted locations
Features
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Convert UK Ordinance Survey grid references into standard GPS latitude and longitude. Following conversion the app enables the location to be opened easily in Apple or Google Maps. This is useful for situations such as when a start location for a walk is provided in OS grid format as this enables Apple or Google Maps to be used to navigate to the start easily.

About

Trueroutes

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CREATE ROUTES Create routes for your bike rides, commutes or walks that you can easily access and follow at any time. NAVIGATION Free yourself from turn-by-turn navigation and follow the Trueroutes compass. Find your own way to your destination, but be assured you're on the right path! LIVE ACTIVITIES Trueroutes works seamlessly with your other apps by showing live activities during your navigation. Easily move to the next destination or stop your route from your Lock Screen. CUSTOMISATION Customise your routes to match the occasion. Creating a hiking route? Style it green with a hiking person icon! PRIVACY FIRST Your data is just that, yours! We do not share or use your location data outside the app. TRUEROUTES PLUS Join Trueroutes Plus to unlock: - Create as many routes as you'd like - Customise your navigation experience with -- Different navigation styles -- Navigation theming -- Auto-switching destinations - Choose from a fun selection of App icons --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

OS2Maps2 screens
Trueroutes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Trueroutes at Free against OS2Maps's $1.99. Trueroutes also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). OS2Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Trueroutes is free to download; OS2Maps costs $1.99 up front. Trueroutes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OS2Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OS2Maps ships an update every 6 days, Trueroutes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 3 level
OS2Maps versus Trueroutes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOS2MapsTrueroutes
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlastair BegleyMatthew Kempson

In-app purchases

None

OS2Maps

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Trueroutes

Subscriptions2
  • Trueroutes Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Trueroutes Plus Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Great Tip$2.99
  • Amazing Tip$9.99
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  • Irresponsible Tip$24.99

Questions

Is OS2Maps free?
OS2Maps costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trueroutes free?
Trueroutes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OS2Maps or Trueroutes have ads?
Neither OS2Maps nor Trueroutes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OS2Maps or Trueroutes?
OS2Maps ships an update every 6 days, and Trueroutes every 3 days. Most recently, OS2Maps was updated on October 14, 2026 and Trueroutes on October 13, 2026.

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