Comparison

Prairie Locator vs UFA

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Prairie Locator4 screens
UFA4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Prairie Locator versus UFA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrairie LocatorUFA
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlipwireUFA Co-operative Limited

Customer experience

Prairie Locator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

UFA

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Prairie Locator

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Professional Monthly$4.491 Month
  • Basic Yearly$24.991 Year
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  • Professional Yearly$44.991 Year
None

UFA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prairie Locator free?
Prairie Locator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UFA free?
UFA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Prairie Locator or UFA have ads?
Neither Prairie Locator nor UFA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prairie Locator or UFA?
Prairie Locator ships an update every 10 months, and UFA every 2 months. Most recently, Prairie Locator was updated on October 29, 2026 and UFA on October 30, 2026.

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