Prairie Locator vs UFA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Prairie Locator
Easily convert and map land descriptions and LSD locations across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Get GPS coordinates, distances, and navigation directions. Save favorite spots and add notes for quick access.
- Convert land descriptions to GPS coordinates
- Map LSD locations
- Save favorite locations and notes
- Plot locations on a map
- Get navigation directions
- Search by current location or map tap
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Prairie Locator: Convert and Map Land Descriptions and LSD Locations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Results include GPS Coordinates and distance to the centre of the section, Rural Municipality, the ability to favourites, add notes to the location, plot on a map and get navigation directions through Apple Maps, Google Maps and ForeFlight. BASIC PLAN INCLUDES * Search Full Sections * Search Latitude & Longitude * Search by Current Location * Search by Tapping on Map * Save Favorite Locations * Save Custom Notes * Plot locations on map and start turn-by-turn navigation * View History of the last 10 searched locations PROFESSIONAL PLAN INCLUDES * All features of Basic plan * Search Half Sections * Search Quarter Sections * Search Subdivisions * View History of the last 30 searched locations A subscription is required to use Prairie Locator. Subscriptions can be purchased from within the app. All new signups receive a free 7-day trial period. Your subscription lets you use Prairie Locator everywhere. Your data syncs securely and automatically between your devices, and can also be accessed on the web. An active network connection is required to perform conversions and use mapping features. If you enjoy using Prairie Locator, please leave us a 5-star review. If you have any questions, problems or suggestions, please contact support@prairielocator.com Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account after confirmation. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Accounts will be charged for subscription renewals within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed in your iTunes Account’s Settings after purchasing. Prairie Locator's privacy policy is available at: https://prairielocator.com/privacy-policy Prairie Locator's terms of service is available at: https://prairielocator.com/terms-of-service
UFA
Find nearby fuel stations and get personalized fuel prices before you arrive. Access location details, directions, and view your Patronage and Equity earnings. Requires a myUFA profile.
- Personalized fuel pricing
- Browse cardlock locations
- Get directions to stations
- View location details
- Access transaction history
- Check Patronage and Equity earnings
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Users who have a myUFA profile can quickly find the nearest cardlock locations, get personalized fuel prices before they get to the pump, and members can view their current Patronage and Equity earnings. Save time and get fuel prices, locations, and select member details - on the go. The UFA app is available for users with a myUFA profile linked to their account. Features: • Personalized pricing: Access personalized fuel prices for all products at the pump, including clear and marked gasoline, diesel, Dieselex Gold, and DEF where available. • Browse all locations and get directions: Find the location nearest to you or all UFA cardlocks along your route, with simple directions. • Location details at a glance: Easily access contact information, including address, phone number, operating hours, and available on-site services. • Transaction details: View a summary of recent fuel transactions including price*, total litres, and location. *Price details only applicable for Fuel Link cards. • Select member details: View your current Patronage and Member Equity earnings to date, right from your mobile device. For more details and answers to frequently asked questions, visit ufa.com/app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UFA at none against Prairie Locator's 4. UFA also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 75%). Prairie Locator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Prairie Locator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. UFA asks for nothing beyond the download.
Prairie Locator ships an update every 10 months, UFA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Prairie Locator | UFA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flipwire | UFA Co-operative Limited |
Customer experience
Prairie Locator
UFA
In-app purchases
Prairie Locator
- Basic Monthly$2.991 Month
- Professional Monthly$4.491 Month
- Basic Yearly$24.991 Year
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- Professional Yearly$44.991 Year
UFA
No in-app purchases







