Comparison

DMS Converter vs GeoRecords

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

GeoRecords

Track your location-based achievements and explore the world. Automatically record new degrees of latitude, distance traveled, and altitude changes. Visualize your journey with interactive maps and charts, and attach photos to remember every milestone.

Highlights
  • Precise location tracking
  • Visited regions mapping
  • Statistics and charts
  • Seamless iCloud sync
  • Photo integration
  • Home screen widgets
  • Smart notifications
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Explore the world and capture every milestone with GeoRecords! Whether you're crossing a new degree of latitude, traveling the furthest from home, or reaching new heights, GeoRecords keeps a detailed record of all your location-based achievements that automatically syncs across all your devices. Key Features Precise Location Tracking Automatically track your position and receive notifications whenever you set a new record, even in the background. Customize the minimum threshold for latitude, longitude, or altitude changes to match your exploration style. Visited Regions See where you've been with interactive maps showing your visited US states, countries, and continents. Import region data automatically from your photo library, or let the app track new regions as you travel. Statistics & Charts Visualize your exploration history with beautiful charts. See how far north, south, east, and west you've traveled relative to home, track your highest elevations, and watch your progress over time. Seamless iCloud Sync Your records and visited regions automatically sync across all your Apple devices via iCloud. Set a record on your iPhone, and instantly see it on your iPad. Reinstall the app or switch to a new device, and your complete history—including photo references—is automatically restored. Photo Integration Attach photos to your records to remember each milestone. Photos sync seamlessly across devices using iCloud Photo Library, so your memories follow you everywhere. Import historical records and visited regions directly from photos with GPS information, or search for locations by name. Home Screen Widgets Add beautiful widgets to your home screen to see your records at a glance. The single record widget displays your achievement with its attached photo, while the multi-record widget shows all your extremes in a compact view. Smart Notifications Get instant alerts when you set a new record, plus optional monthly and yearly summary notifications to review your progress and celebrate your achievements. Complete History Browse a detailed chronological history of all your achievements, complete with timestamps, coordinates, altitude, location names, and photos. Filter by time frame and dive into map views of each record. Battery-Efficient Background Tracking GeoRecords uses iOS significant location change monitoring to track your movement while minimizing battery impact. Records and visited regions update automatically in the background, even when you're not actively using the app.

Screenshots

DMS Converter2 screens
GeoRecords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GeoRecords at 5.0 against DMS Converter's 3.6. GeoRecords also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). DMS Converter's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. DMS Converter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GeoRecords asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GeoRecords holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMS Converter has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DMS Converter versus GeoRecords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMS ConverterGeoRecords
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (28 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeospike Pty LtdDavid LaPorte

Customer experience

DMS Converter

All ratings28 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral21.4%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%

GeoRecords

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DMS Converter

One-time1
  • DMS Converter Premium$5.00
None

GeoRecords

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DMS Converter free?
DMS Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GeoRecords free?
GeoRecords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DMS Converter or GeoRecords?
GeoRecords is rated higher. DMS Converter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while GeoRecords averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DMS Converter or GeoRecords have ads?
Neither DMS Converter nor GeoRecords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DMS Converter or GeoRecords?
DMS Converter ships an update every 3 months, and GeoRecords every 3 days. Most recently, DMS Converter was updated on August 25, 2026 and GeoRecords on September 10, 2026.

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