Comparison

GPS & Maps vs GPS Coordinates Locator Map

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

Head to head
About

GPS & Maps

This app provides precise location tracking, altitude, and speed measurements for various outdoor activities. Save and display waypoints on a map, utilize a compass, and access different map data sources. An integrated flashlight aids in low-light conditions.

Highlights
  • Precise GPS tracking
  • Altitude and speed logging
  • Waypoint saving and display
  • Integrated compass
  • Multiple coordinate formats
  • Map widgets
  • Flashlight functionality
Features
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GPS & Maps is a simple, yet powerful GPS app for supporting navigation and outdoor activities like geocaching, sailing, skating, trekking, biking or traveling by airplane. It measures your position, height and acceleration with accuracy information and in different units like feet, meter, miles and kilometers. Your highest altitude and speed will also be logged. You can show and save your current position or other waypoints on a map and pick one of the following formats to view your coordinates: - GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude) - Decimal Degrees - Degrees/Minutes/Seconds - UTM: Universal Transverse Mercator - MGRS: Military Grid Reference System GPS & Maps is a must have for geocachers, due to the easy switching between coordinates and map. The integrated flashlight enables users like geocachers to find targets even in dark environments without having to use a separate device. Via in-app purchase you can add some useful features to GPS & Maps: - Premium Edition: Unlock all of the following features. - Waypoints: Save your current location as a marker on the map. Add new locations like geo caches to the map by entering GPS coordinates. Pick different colors for waypoints. Export waypoints via e-mail. Show or hide saved waypoints on the map. - Map Widgets: The draggable Map Widgets show your location, altitude, speed, address and GPS accuracy directly on the map. You can change the widget transparency and textcolor in the settings to optimize readability on different map tiles and map data sources like Google Maps or Open Street Map. - Compass: The compass shows your heading relative to magnetic north or true north (configurable in the settings) and your current location coordinates. It also shows additional information like street, city and country. If you buy Compass and Map Widgets the Compass will also be displays as a widget on the map. - Open Street Map: This feature enhances the map with additional map data from Open Street Map. - Google Maps: This feature enhances the map with additional map data from Google Maps. The map modes 'standard', 'satellite', 'hybrid' and 'terrain' can be selected in the options menu. - iCloud Backup & Restore Please keep in mind that the accuracy of your position and acceleration always depends on the intensity of the available GPS signal. Compass and heading information are only available on devices with magnetometer.

About

GPS Coordinates Locator Map

Instantly get precise GPS coordinates in various formats like DMS, UTM, and MGRS. Features include multiple map views, an interactive compass, and tools for drawing paths and measuring distances. Share your location easily with others.

Highlights
  • Instant GPS coordinate detection
  • Support for DMS, UTM, MGRS, Plus Codes, Geohash
  • Multiple map views (Standard, Satellite, Hybrid)
  • Interactive drawing and measurement tools
  • Easy location sharing
  • Digital compass
  • Address to GPS conversion
Features
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Get accurate GPS coordinates and latitude longitude instantly with GPS Coordinates Locator Map! Designed for hikers, travelers, and professionals needing precise data, this powerful location finder supports popular formats like DMS, UTM, MGRS, and more. Comprehensive Coordinate Formats • Latitude and Longitude (Lat Long) • Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) • Decimal Degrees (DD) with geoposition • Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) • UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) - Supports GPS UTM Coordinates • MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) • Plus Codes for easy sharing • Geohash coordinates Advanced Features • Instant Location Detection: Get exact GPS data with one tap • Multiple Map Views: Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid for better context • Country Explorer with Flags: Identify countries with interactive flags, precise coordinates. • Interactive Drawing Tools: Create paths, measure distances, and mark points on maps • Easy Location Sharing: Share coordinates instantly in any format • Digital Compass: Check direction and orientation • Address Lookup: Convert any address into GPS points Perfect For: • Precise positioning in outdoor activities and adventures • Accurate tracking for marking locations on maps • Professional fieldwork with detailed GPS data • Exact location marking with X Y coordinates • Powerful measurement tools help you calculate distances and areas precisely. Why Choose GPS Coordinates Locator Map? • High Precision: Reliable GPS data for any need • Interactive Mapping: Draw routes, measure distances, and more • User-Friendly Interface: Easily access and share location data • Versatile Formats: Supports a wide range of geo-coordinate formats Whether for hiking, travel, or fieldwork, our GPS coordinates app is your trusted tool for precise positioning. Download GPS Coordinates Locator Map now to access exact coordinates in any format you need! Subscribe now to unlock all premium benefits! Premium unlocks professional formats (MGRS, UTM, Geohash, GEOREF), country flags & names, enhanced map types, unlimited saves (3+ areas/lines/points), and ad-free experience. Get full access to advanced coordinate systems and premium features! Your subscription automatically renews for continued access to premium features. You can manage your subscription preferences and turn off auto-renewal anytime in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.ankagis.com/gpscoordinates/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.ankagis.com/gpscoordinates/tos/

Screenshots

GPS & Maps4 screens
GPS Coordinates Locator Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GPS Coordinates Locator Map at none against GPS & Maps's shown. GPS Coordinates Locator Map also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 63%). GPS & Maps's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 48) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. GPS & Maps sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and GPS Coordinates Locator Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GPS & Maps against 4.4 for GPS Coordinates Locator Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS & Maps has 2.3K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of GPS & Maps's written reviews are positive against 78% of GPS Coordinates Locator Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, GPS Coordinates Locator Map every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GPS & Maps versus GPS Coordinates Locator Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS & MapsGPS Coordinates Locator Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.3K ratings) — better4.4 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better48
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit ConsultingAnkagis

Customer experience

GPS & Maps

All ratings2,249 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative30.8%

GPS Coordinates Locator Map

All ratings44 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

GPS & Maps

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Waypoints drop in wrong location
  • Compass not working
  • Coordinates are inaccurate

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to draw lines between waypoints
  • Ability to add notes to waypoints
  • Ability to add photos to waypoints
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to enter coordinates manually
Show 1 more
  • Ability to measure distance between points

GPS Coordinates Locator Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

GPS & Maps

One-time7
  • Smart Compass$0.99
  • Map Widgets$0.99
  • Open Street Map$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Google Maps$0.99
  • POI / Waypoints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Premium Editon$4.99
3 purchases

GPS Coordinates Locator Map

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly PRO Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual PRO Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is GPS & Maps free?
GPS & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Coordinates Locator Map free?
GPS Coordinates Locator Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPS & Maps or GPS Coordinates Locator Map?
GPS & Maps is rated higher. GPS & Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while GPS Coordinates Locator Map averages 4.4 from 48 ratings.
Do GPS & Maps or GPS Coordinates Locator Map have ads?
GPS & Maps shows ads; GPS Coordinates Locator Map does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS & Maps or GPS Coordinates Locator Map?
GPS & Maps ships an update monthly, and GPS Coordinates Locator Map every 6 weeks. Most recently, GPS & Maps was updated on November 1, 2026 and GPS Coordinates Locator Map on October 30, 2026.

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