Comparison

GridPoint GB vs MX Map Mobile

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

Head to head
About

GridPoint GB

Locate yourself on a paper Ordnance Survey map using your iPhone's GPS and compass, even without mobile reception. It provides your grid reference and heading, with accurate coordinate conversions. Features include Apple Watch integration, location sharing, and sunset/sunrise times.

Highlights
  • GPS and compass for location
  • Accurate coordinate conversions
  • Apple Watch app and complication
  • Location sharing
  • Sunset and sunrise times
  • Distress signal
Features
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If you have a paper Ordnance Survey (OS) map, GridPoint GB makes it easy to locate yourself β€” even when you've got no mobile reception. The app uses your iPhone's GPS and compass to provide your current grid reference and heading, and illustrates how to use this to locate yourself on the map. Coordinate conversions are implemented via OS's OSTN02, accurate to within 1m. The app also: * Includes an Apple Watch app and associated complication * Reports full numerical easting and northing, tetrad, raw latitude/longitude, a nearby postcode, and various heading parameters * Has a sharing facility so you can share, copy or store your location * Calculates next sunset and sunrise times * Can emit a distress signal, just in case All features are free to use β€” the in-app purchase is simply a tip you can give the developer to show appreciation. For details and instructions, please see http://mackerron.com/gridpointgb/ Please note: this app works ONLY in Britain (i.e. England, Scotland or Wales). It does not operate in other parts of the UK or British Isles and cannot provide coordinates in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland, since a different coordinate system is used.

About

MX Map Mobile

This navigation app works with desktop GIS software to provide a comprehensive mapping system. It currently supports Ordnance Survey maps of Great Britain and Ireland, with more regions and features planned. Users can acquire additional maps through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Integrates with Mapyx Quo and MX Map GIS
  • Supports Ordnance Survey GB and Ireland maps
  • In-app map purchases
  • Comprehensive GIS and mobile system
  • Future map and functionality updates
Features
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The MX Map Mobile system is designed to be used with Mapyx Quo and MX Map GIS software packages. Maps can be acquired through in-app purchase. This combined solution of Mapyx Quo and MX Map Mobile, provides a comprehensive combined system of full GIS software and a Mobile Application which are fully compatible. Currently only Ordnance Survey GB, and Ordnance Survey Ireland maps are supported but others maps and more functionality will follow. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. If you experience any problems please contact our help desk in the first instance before posting any negative reviews. You should always provide alternative means of navigation, and not rely on the app in any role that is critical to the safety of life or property. This product does not support any maps purchased before 2015. The Quick Start guide for this app can be found at the link below: http://www.mapyx.com/user_manuals/MXMapMobileQuickStartGuideiOS.pdf

Screenshots

GridPoint GB4 screens
MX Map Mobile1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GridPoint GB at 72% against MX Map Mobile's 11%. MX Map Mobile's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. GridPoint GB sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and MX Map Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GridPoint GB ships an update every 16 months, MX Map Mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
GridPoint GB versus MX Map Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridPoint GBMX Map Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews β€” better11.1% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge MacKerronMapyx Ltd

Customer experience

GridPoint GB

Written reviews65 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative26.2%

MX Map Mobile

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GridPoint GB

One-time3
  • Magnificent tip$2.99
  • Majestic tip$4.99
  • Monumental tip$8.99
1 purchases

MX Map Mobile

One-time1
  • OSM Great Britain Overview v09Free

Questions

Is GridPoint GB free?
GridPoint GB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MX Map Mobile free?
MX Map Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GridPoint GB or MX Map Mobile have ads?
Neither GridPoint GB nor MX Map Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GridPoint GB or MX Map Mobile?
GridPoint GB ships an update every 16 months, and MX Map Mobile fortnightly. Most recently, GridPoint GB was updated on September 17, 2026 and MX Map Mobile on September 20, 2026.

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