Comparison

GPS Utility vs Northing

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

Northing

Features
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Northing – True North Compass Northing is a precise and reliable true north compass designed for accuracy, clarity, and ease of use. Whether you are exploring nature, traveling, or navigating unfamiliar places, Northing helps you understand exactly which direction you are facing. Built with GPS-assisted true north calculations, Northing goes beyond a basic magnetic compass to give you dependable orientation anywhere in the world. Key Features • True North compass with GPS correction • Real-time heading and bearing display • Save locations and navigate back to them • Clean, distraction-free interface • Designed for accuracy and stability • Works offline once location is available Built for Real Use Northing is ideal for hiking, travel, outdoor adventures, photography, or everyday navigation. The interface focuses on what matters most: direction, distance, and clarity. Privacy First Your location data stays on your device. Northing does not track you, store your movements, or share location data. Simple. Precise. Reliable. Northing is built for people who want a trustworthy compass they can rely on — without clutter or unnecessary features.

Screenshots

GPS Utility4 screens
Northing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Utility at none against Northing's 1. GPS Utility also leads on ads (none vs shown). Northing's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Northing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPS Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Utility ships an update every 4 months, Northing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GPS Utility versus Northing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS UtilityNorthing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDimensionSævar Geir Omarsson

In-app purchases

None

GPS Utility

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Northing

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is GPS Utility free?
GPS Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Northing free?
Northing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GPS Utility or Northing have ads?
Northing shows ads; GPS Utility does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Utility or Northing?
GPS Utility ships an update every 4 months, and Northing every 2 weeks. Most recently, GPS Utility was updated on October 16, 2026 and Northing on October 12, 2026.

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