# CoordCalc vs GPS & Map Toolbox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoordCalc at none against GPS & Map Toolbox's 4. GPS & Map Toolbox's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 40%) and ratings volume (14 vs 4). On rating, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

CoordCalc costs $2.99 and GPS & Map Toolbox $1.99 up front. GPS & Map Toolbox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CoordCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for CoordCalc against 3.1 for GPS & Map Toolbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of CoordCalc's written reviews are positive against 62% of GPS & Map Toolbox's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoordCalc | GPS & Map Toolbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordcalc/id308502516/reviews) | **[3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-map-toolbox/id438351943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | #184 |
| Size | 2 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Time](https://appshunter.io/developer/308502519) | [Audama Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/344990613) |

## What reviewers say

### CoordCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordcalc/id308502516)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Calculate distances and bearings between two points on Earth using manual coordinates or the built-in map. It can also determine a final position based on an initial point, distance, and bearing. Supports various units and coordinate formats.

**Highlights:** Calculate distance and bearing between two points, Determine final position from initial point, distance, and bearing, Manual coordinate input or map-based selection, Supports multiple distance units (miles, km, nautical miles, etc.), Converts between decimal degrees, minutes, and seconds, Uses GPS for current location, Saves previous positions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GPS & Map Toolbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-and-map-toolbox/id438351943)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app serves as a comprehensive GPS location database tool. It allows users to save, organize, share, and analyze location data with extensive customization. Features are unlocked through in-app purchases, catering to various professional and advanced needs.

**Highlights:** Save and organize location data, Convert between coordinate formats, Add custom text and note properties, Display map overlays, Import/export data in various file types, Group locations into Areas, Tracks, and Routes, Attach photos to locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Extra Data Sources | $1.99 | per month |
| Add Professional Features | $14.99 | one-time |
| Add Advanced Features | $14.99 | one-time |
| Add Advanced Features | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful GPS toolkit
- 👍 Accurate coordinates
- 👍 Solid, functional app
- 👍 Great for site documentation
- 👍 Useful for utility poles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing and not intuitive
- 🐛 Doesn't work in UK
- 🐛 Requires payment for basic use
- 🐛 App degraded by greed
- 🐛 Monthly payments for OpenMaps/GoogleMaps

**Reported bugs**

- App locks up
- App won't save
- App crashes on KMZ import
- App crashes when switching map sources
- Always on tracking is a privacy problem

**Requested features**

- Advanced upgrade for more options
- Update to 64bit for iOS 11 compatibility
- Update maps
- BNG and elevation features
- User-friendly KMZ file creation for offline use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoordCalc free?

CoordCalc costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPS & Map Toolbox free?

GPS & Map Toolbox costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CoordCalc or GPS & Map Toolbox?

GPS & Map Toolbox is rated higher. CoordCalc averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while GPS & Map Toolbox averages 3.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do CoordCalc or GPS & Map Toolbox have ads?

Neither CoordCalc nor GPS & Map Toolbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoordCalc or GPS & Map Toolbox?

CoordCalc ships an update monthly, and GPS & Map Toolbox monthly. Most recently, CoordCalc was updated on August 9, 2026 and GPS & Map Toolbox on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CoordCalc or GPS & Map Toolbox?

CoordCalc currently peaks at #170 in the App Store charts, and GPS & Map Toolbox at #184. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*