DMS Converter vs Grid Ref UTM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Grid Ref UTM
Pinpoint your exact map reference location globally using the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) system. Displays UTM grid references, hemisphere, and WGS84 latitude/longitude. Share your location via Twitter. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
- UTM Grid Reference display
- WGS84 Latitude and Longitude
- Hemisphere information
- Location sharing via Twitter
- Accuracy of readings indicator
- International operation with USA UTM Zones guide
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Pinpoint your current map reference location anywhere in the world, using the Universal Transverse Mercator geographic coordinate system. (UTM) App Provides: UTM Grid Ref, Hemisphere, and WGS84 Latitude and Longitude values. The Accuracy of Readings, as indicated by your device, will also be shown. Tweet to Share your Location via Twitter! Grid Ref UTM - Your Grid Reference App! App will operate internationally. App includes a graphical guide to the United States (USA) UTM Zones. Ideally suited for use by walkers, hikers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. It is recommended that you should always carry a map and physical compass when on outdoor pursuits. For best results, use in a flat position, not an upright position. Much like a traditional compass. Use in an open space, where possible, away from trees, buildings and sources of interference. For continued on-screen display of Grid Reference information, please set your Auto-Lock preference in the 'Settings' App. (Settings -> General -> Auto-Lock) Compatible with handsets that feature GPS hardware. You may have to grant the app permission to use this information. -- Ad Supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Grid Ref UTM at 4.6 against DMS Converter's 3.6. Grid Ref UTM also leads on ratings volume (183 vs 28) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). DMS Converter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 74%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. DMS Converter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Grid Ref UTM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Grid Ref UTM holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid Ref UTM has 183 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of DMS Converter's written reviews are positive against 74% of Grid Ref UTM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DMS Converter ships an update every 3 months, Grid Ref UTM every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DMS Converter | Grid Ref UTM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (28 ratings) | 4.6 (183 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 73.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 183 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Geospike Pty Ltd | Mike Irving |
Customer experience
DMS Converter
Grid Ref UTM
In-app purchases
DMS Converter
- DMS Converter Premium$5.00
Grid Ref UTM
- Go Ad Free$0.99
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