Comparison

GPS Utility vs Coordinate Converter

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

Head to head
About

GPS Utility

Easily convert between various geographical coordinate systems including DMS, DD, UTM, and MGRS. Get your current location in multiple formats and calculate distances between points. Integrates with Google Maps and other mapping services.

Highlights
  • Coordinate system conversion (DMS, DM, DD, UTM, MGRS)
  • Real-time GPS location
  • Spherical distance calculation
  • Google Maps integration
  • KM and Miles support
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GPS Utility helps you converts between all major geographical coordinate systems. Helpful for excursionists, navigators users (TomTom, garmin, etc.), GeoCaching lovers, and google maps enthusiasts. You can convert from and to: - DMS coordinates (Degrees Minutes Second) - DM coordinates (Degrees decimal Minutes) - DD coordinates (decimal Degrees) - UTM coordinates (Universal Transverse Mercator) - MGRS coordinates (Military Grid Reference System) Plus: - Get your local coordinate in all systems using internal iPhone GPS (3G only) - Get the spherical distance between 2 coordinates - Built-in Google Maps view and external Maps view - References (Wikipedia) - Real time GPS coordinates - KM and Miles supported Requests? New features? Contact us! Attention: the 17+ ratings is needed for publishing policies when including a web browser in any apps.

About

Coordinate Converter

Convert GPS coordinates to various formats like DMS, DDM, UTM, MGRS, and GARS. This tool works offline, allowing you to capture, convert, and save locations without an internet connection. It's ideal for field use, SAR operations, and map enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS coordinate conversion
  • Supports DD, DMS, DDM, UTM, MGRS, GARS
  • Capture current location or paste coordinates
  • History log for saved locations
  • Share converted locations
  • Ad-free and privacy-focused
Features
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MyGPSConverter - Offline GPS Coordinate Conversion Tool Quickly convert your current GPS location into multiple coordinate formats—even without a data connection. Perfect for hikers, responders, military personnel, and map users needing accurate offline location conversions. Capture your current longitude and latitude, paste coordinates from other sources, or enter any location manually. Convert and view your position across popular reference systems used in paper maps, SAR operations, and field reports. All conversions are stored in a history log for easy access later. Key Features: • Converts coordinates between multiple supported formats • Supports DD, DMS, DDM, UTM, MGRS, and GARS • Works entirely offline—no signal or internet required • Smart input fields auto-parse pasted coordinates • Save and revisit converted locations with the built-in history log • Share any converted location via text, email, or clipboard • 100% ad-free and privacy-focused—no tracking or data collection Supported Coordinate Formats: • DD (Decimal Degrees) Simple format using decimal values for latitude and longitude. Example: 37.774945, -122.419434 • DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) Traditional format expressing degrees, minutes, and seconds. Example: 37°46'29.6"N, 122°25'09.8"W • DDM (Degrees and Decimal Minutes) Combines whole degrees with decimal minutes. Example: 37°46.493'N, 122°25.164'W • UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) Metric, zone-based grid system used for detailed maps. Example: 10S 551000mE, 4182000mN • MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) Refines UTM into alphanumeric grid squares for high precision. Example: 10SEG5510028200 • GARS (Global Area Reference System) Military grid dividing the globe into 30-minute cells. Example: 006AG3 Ideal for hikers, emergency responders, military personnel, and anyone needing accurate coordinate conversions in the field.

Screenshots

GPS Utility4 screens
Coordinate Converter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Coordinate Converter at 100% against GPS Utility's 50%. Coordinate Converter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). GPS Utility's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Coordinate Converter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coordinate Converter has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of GPS Utility's written reviews are positive against 100% of Coordinate Converter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Utility ships an update every 4 months, Coordinate Converter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GPS Utility versus Coordinate Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS UtilityCoordinate Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings325 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDimensionRichard Vetter

Customer experience

GPS Utility

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.5%
Negative39.5%

Coordinate Converter

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GPS Utility

No in-app purchases

None

Coordinate Converter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Utility free?
GPS Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coordinate Converter free?
Coordinate Converter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GPS Utility or Coordinate Converter?
Coordinate Converter is rated higher. GPS Utility averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Coordinate Converter averages 4.7 from 25 ratings.
Do GPS Utility or Coordinate Converter have ads?
Neither GPS Utility nor Coordinate Converter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Utility or Coordinate Converter?
GPS Utility ships an update every 4 months, and Coordinate Converter monthly. Most recently, GPS Utility was updated on October 23, 2026 and Coordinate Converter on October 28, 2026.

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