Comparison

Geocaching Toolkit iGCT vs GPS Coordinates

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

Head to head
About

Geocaching Toolkit iGCT

This app assists geocachers with complex calculations needed to find hidden treasures. It offers tools for waypoint projections, coordinate conversions, text-based puzzles, and hint decryption, making field calculations more manageable.

Highlights
  • Waypoint projections and calculations
  • Coordinate system conversions
  • Text value summation
  • Hint text decryption
  • Roman numeral conversion
Features
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Geocaching is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. A multi-cache involves two or more locations. Clues guide the geocacher from location to location. Sometimes these clues involve a puzzle, some calculations (e.g. on text or using roman numbers) or projecting a new waypoint using distances and bearings. Sometimes the calculations are easy, but this toolkit can help when calculations become tedious while out there in the field. This geocaching toolkit can help you using the following features: Waypoint Calculations ================ - Conversion of degrees, minutes and seconds to other formats - Conversion between WGS84 and UTM coordinates - For my Dutch friends the RD coordinates are included - Also the Swiss grid is supported - Show the entered Latitude/Longitude using the iPhone map application - Project a waypoint by specifying distance and bearing - Calculate distance and bearing between two waypoints - Intersect two lines using two waypoints and bearings - Intersect two circles using two waypoints and distances Text Calculations ================= - Calculate the sum of the character values in one or more words - Choose between a=1, b=2 etc., the inverse a=26, b=25 etc. or the phonepad abc=2, def=3 etc. - Also calculate the sum of all digits of the result - Repeat summation of digits until 1 digit remains Hint decryption =============== - Decrypt encrypted hint text to plain text Roman numbers ============= - Convert between roman numbers and decimal values and vice versa For even more functionality, the more comprehensive app iGCT PRO is available in the App Store.

About

GPS Coordinates

Instantly access your precise GPS coordinates, altitude, and signal accuracy. This utility is ideal for outdoor activities, travel, and emergencies, offering essential location data without unnecessary clutter. Easily share your location or save important places.

Highlights
  • Precise GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude)
  • Altitude and GPS accuracy display
  • Multiple coordinate formats (DMS, decimal)
  • One-tap copy and share functionality
  • Bookmark and save locations
  • Offline GPS functionality
  • Open coordinates in external map apps
Features
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Get your exact GPS coordinates, altitude, and signal accuracy the moment you open the app. Designed for hiking, fieldwork, boating, travel, parking spots, and emergency location sharing, this focused utility gives you the exact numbers you need without clutter. Key Features: • Latitude & Longitude Formats: Switch seamlessly between DMS (degrees, minutes, seconds) and decimal degrees, and customize decimal precision. • Altitude & GPS Accuracy: View your current elevation and horizontal accuracy in meters (m), feet (ft), or yards (yd). • One-Tap Copy & SMS Sharing: Tap any coordinate to copy it to your clipboard, or share your coordinates and altitude via text message or any messaging app. • Open in External Maps: While there is no map inside the app, you can launch your current coordinates or saved places directly in Apple Maps or Google Maps. • Place Bookmarks: Save important locations as bookmarks that you can rename, copy, share, or delete anytime. • Works Offline: Uses your device's built-in GPS receiver so you can check coordinates even without cell service. Privacy First: No account required and no location tracking. All location data is processed on your device. Free to use with ads, with an optional premium upgrade to remove ads. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Geocaching Toolkit iGCT4 screens
GPS Coordinates3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Coordinates at 4.4 against Geocaching Toolkit iGCT's 2.8. GPS Coordinates also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (58 vs 19). Geocaching Toolkit iGCT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. GPS Coordinates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Geocaching Toolkit iGCT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Coordinates holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 58 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Geocaching Toolkit iGCT's written reviews are positive against 65% of GPS Coordinates's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geocaching Toolkit iGCT ships an update every 7 months, GPS Coordinates monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Geocaching Toolkit iGCT versus GPS Coordinates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeocaching Toolkit iGCTGPS Coordinates
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (19 ratings)4.4 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews — better65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1958 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBtStSoft100 Factories

Customer experience

Geocaching Toolkit iGCT

All ratings19 ratings
Positive42.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative47.4%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral11.6%
Negative10.5%

GPS Coordinates

All ratings58 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Geocaching Toolkit iGCT

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Cannot log in
  • App not available for update
  • GPS coordinates inaccurate
  • W keeps switching to E when entering coordinates
  • Login does not work
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  • Cannot see current location on iOS 6
  • App not compatible with iOS 6
  • App not compatible with iOS 11 (initially)

Requested features

18 requests
  • Update for newer iOS versions
  • German language option
  • Ability to enter decimal degrees/distances
  • Option to choose units other than meters (miles/feet)
  • MILS converter
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  • More decoding tools
  • Base math options
  • Morse decoder
  • Ability to store hints/clues for caches
  • Resume functionality when switching apps
  • Allow input of '.' for seconds in DMS
  • Read location on all screens
  • Do math on coordinates
  • Implement bearings in decimal degrees
  • Manual input of current location for bearing/distance
  • More comprehensive waypoint functions
  • Nautical miles support
  • UTM grid coordinates

GPS Coordinates

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Geocaching Toolkit iGCT

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GPS Coordinates

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Geocaching Toolkit iGCT free?
Geocaching Toolkit iGCT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Coordinates free?
GPS Coordinates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Geocaching Toolkit iGCT or GPS Coordinates?
GPS Coordinates is rated higher. Geocaching Toolkit iGCT averages 2.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while GPS Coordinates averages 4.4 from 58 ratings.
Do Geocaching Toolkit iGCT or GPS Coordinates have ads?
GPS Coordinates shows ads; Geocaching Toolkit iGCT does not.
Which is updated more often, Geocaching Toolkit iGCT or GPS Coordinates?
Geocaching Toolkit iGCT ships an update every 7 months, and GPS Coordinates monthly. Most recently, Geocaching Toolkit iGCT was updated on October 31, 2026 and GPS Coordinates on November 11, 2026.

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