Comparison

DMS Converter vs EarthMeter

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

Head to head
About

DMS Converter

This tool converts location coordinates between Decimal Degrees and Degrees/Minutes/Seconds formats. It supports various input styles and allows easy viewing in Maps or sending to other GPS apps. Coordinates can also be copied to the clipboard.

Highlights
  • Decimal Degrees to DMS conversion
  • DMS to Decimal Degrees conversion
  • Fuzzy parsing for varied input formats
  • View in Maps app
  • Send to GPS Log app
  • Copy to clipboard
Features
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Easily convert between Decimal Degrees and Degrees/Minutes/Seconds (Dº M' S") notation. Then, easily view the converted coordinate in the Maps app, or send it to GPS Log (our app for recording your travels). Or copy to the clipboard using the standard iPhone functions. Fuzzy parsing logic allows you to input coordinates in a variety of ways, like N 28° 11' 47", E 86° 49' 40, and S37° 56.679' E145° 10.141'. Most of the formats used by major geocaching web sites are supported. If you have any problems using this software, please contact us by email: support-at-gpslog.com so we can work with you to solve the problem. Issues left as reviews are difficult to address.

About

EarthMeter

Features
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With EarthMeter you can calculate distances or areas and their circumferences with an arbitrary number of positions. EarthMeter uses algorithms that take the earth's curvature into account; therefore also far from one another measurement points also lead to correct results. Additionally, EarthMeter is able to calculate and visualize the course between two arbitrary points on earth. All these calculations are based on a user chosen geodetic datum. As measurement units metrical and imperial linear and surface measure units are availble. Another topic that is covered by EarthMeter is the conversion of position coordinates of one coordinate system into another one. For doing so different geodetic datums and projection methods can be chosen from the user. The user has the choice between all commonly used geodetic datums and projections. EarthMeter supports likewise iPods, iPhones and iPads.

Screenshots

DMS Converter2 screens
EarthMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DMS Converter at Free against EarthMeter's $0.99. DMS Converter also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). EarthMeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On ads and device support 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

DMS Converter is free to download; EarthMeter costs $0.99 up front. DMS Converter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EarthMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DMS Converter ships an update every 3 months, EarthMeter every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DMS Converter versus EarthMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMS ConverterEarthMeter
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.6 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeospike Pty LtdHartwig Wiesmann

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DMS Converter

One-time1
  • DMS Converter Premium$5.00
None

EarthMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DMS Converter free?
DMS Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EarthMeter free?
EarthMeter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DMS Converter or EarthMeter have ads?
Neither DMS Converter nor EarthMeter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DMS Converter or EarthMeter?
DMS Converter ships an update every 3 months, and EarthMeter every 10 months. Most recently, DMS Converter was updated on August 25, 2026 and EarthMeter on September 10, 2026.

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