GridPoint GB vs DishaCompass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- GPS and compass for location
- Accurate coordinate conversions
- Apple Watch app and complication
- Location sharing
- Sunset and sunrise times
- Distress signal
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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.
DishaCompass
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Navigate with Confidence Disha Compass is your reliable, real-time digital compass designed for accuracy, simplicity, and everyday convenience. Whether you're exploring outdoors or just finding direction, Disha Compass makes it effortless.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DishaCompass at none against GridPoint GB's 3. GridPoint GB's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. GridPoint GB sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DishaCompass asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GridPoint GB | DishaCompass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | George MacKerron | Savan Vyas |
In-app purchases
GridPoint GB
- Magnificent tip$2.99
- Majestic tip$4.99
- Monumental tip$8.99
DishaCompass
No in-app purchases
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