# UK Map vs Grid Ref UK and Ireland

The clearest difference is price: Grid Ref UK and Ireland at Free against UK Map's $9.99. Grid Ref UK and Ireland also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (81% vs 68%). UK Map's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Grid Ref UK and Ireland is free to download; UK Map costs $9.99 up front. UK Map sells 92 one-off in-app purchases and Grid Ref UK and Ireland sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grid Ref UK and Ireland holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of UK Map's written reviews are positive against 81% of Grid Ref UK and Ireland's.

UK Map ships an update every 4 weeks, Grid Ref UK and Ireland every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UK Map | Grid Ref UK and Ireland |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-map/id365745482/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-ref-uk-and-ireland/id962394484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 288 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mappendix Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/298854054) | [Mike Irving](https://appshunter.io/developer/393933736) |

## What reviewers say

### UK Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-map/id365745482)

Explore Great Britain with detailed offline maps using Ordnance Survey data. Download free 1:25,000 and 1:10,000 scale maps, plan routes, mark waypoints, and view terrain in 3D. Access place names, street names, and postcodes without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Unlimited free map downloads, Offline map access, Route planning and track recording, 3D terrain mode, Offline place, street, and postcode search, GPX file import/export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (92)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 32 | $0.39 | one-time |
| Canterbury OS City Map | $1.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9F | $1.49 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 31 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Portsmouth OS City Map | $1.69 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 1 | $1.89 | one-time |
| Dundee OS City Map | $1.95 | one-time |
| Exmouth OS City Map | $1.95 | one-time |
| Derby OS City Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Northampton OS City Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reading OS City Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Portishead OS City Map | $2.00 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 7G | $2.09 | one-time |
| Inverness OS City Map | $2.09 | one-time |
| Swansea OS City Map | $2.09 | one-time |
| Bristol OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Fareham OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Wolverhampton OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Landywood OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Aberdeen OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Dover and Folkestone OS City | $2.19 | one-time |
| Paisley OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Stirling OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Coatbridge OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Perth OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Preston OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Windsor OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| St Albans OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Esher OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Lancaster OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Plymouth OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Newport OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Plympton OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Exeter OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Caerphilly OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Gloucester OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Cheltenham OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Central London SE OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| Bath OS City Map | $2.19 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9D | $2.29 | one-time |
| Wembley OS City Map | $2.29 | one-time |
| Central London NW OS City Map | $2.29 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 42A | $2.29 | one-time |
| Margate OS City Map | $2.39 | one-time |
| Edinburgh OS City Map | $2.39 | one-time |
| Oxford OS City Map | $2.49 | one-time |
| Liverpool OS City Map | $2.49 | one-time |
| Manchester OS City Map | $2.49 | one-time |
| Hounslow OS City Map | $2.49 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9G | $2.49 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 24J | $2.59 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9J | $2.89 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 41E | $2.95 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 8J | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 26Q | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 36S | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 21K | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 37N | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 21J | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 26K | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 31J | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 31K | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 30J | $3.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 8L | $3.19 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 22J | $3.19 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 36Q | $3.19 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 20 | $3.39 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9A | $3.69 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 8 | $3.69 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 8C | $3.79 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 3 | $3.79 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 10F | $3.79 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 13 | $3.89 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 21 | $3.89 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 29S | $3.99 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9H | $4.09 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 22 | $4.19 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 15 | $4.29 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps sheet 9K | $4.29 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 28 | $4.49 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 6 | $4.49 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 10 | $4.59 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 23 | $4.69 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 4 | $4.69 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 30 | $4.89 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 5 | $4.95 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 14 | $5.19 | one-time |
| OS 1:50,000 maps region 9 | $5.49 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps Eng & W N | $107.99 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps Eng & W S | $109.99 | one-time |
| OS 1:25,000 maps Scotland | $111.99 | one-time |


### Grid Ref UK and Ireland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-ref-uk-and-ireland/id962394484)

Pinpoint your exact map reference location in the UK and Ireland. Displays GB and Irish Grid References, along with OSGB36 and WGS84 Latitude/Longitude. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts needing precise location data.

**Highlights:** GB Grid Reference, Irish Grid Reference, WGS84 Latitude/Longitude, OSGB36 Latitude/Longitude, Location sharing via Twitter, Graphical grid guides

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Figure Grid Refs, no ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UK Map free?

UK Map costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Grid Ref UK and Ireland free?

Grid Ref UK and Ireland is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UK Map or Grid Ref UK and Ireland?

Grid Ref UK and Ireland is rated higher. UK Map averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Grid Ref UK and Ireland averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do UK Map or Grid Ref UK and Ireland have ads?

Neither UK Map nor Grid Ref UK and Ireland shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UK Map or Grid Ref UK and Ireland?

UK Map ships an update every 4 weeks, and Grid Ref UK and Ireland every 9 months. Most recently, UK Map was updated on September 25, 2026 and Grid Ref UK and Ireland on September 16, 2026.

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