# Coordinates vs GPS Data Smart

The clearest difference is ads: GPS Data Smart at none against Coordinates's shown. GPS Data Smart also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 64%). Coordinates's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 406). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coordinates sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GPS Data Smart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Coordinates against 4.7 for GPS Data Smart. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coordinates has 6.7K ratings behind it against 406, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Coordinates's written reviews are positive against 74% of GPS Data Smart's.

Coordinates ships an update monthly, GPS Data Smart every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates | GPS Data Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614/reviews) | **[4.7 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-smart/id1076838348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 406 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [ExaMobile S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506014841) |

## What reviewers say

### Coordinates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614)

This app is a versatile tool for converting and managing geographic coordinates. It supports numerous global formats and datums, allowing users to view, input, and save locations with rich details. Ideal for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts needing precise location data.

**Highlights:** Coordinate conversion (UTM, MGRS, Georef, etc.), Batch conversion of multiple coordinates, Add notes, photos, and media to saved locations, Datum conversion with PROJ.4 support, Real-time navigation and tracking, Offline map tile downloads, Import/export GPX, GeoJSON, KML files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Upgrade | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $17.99 | per year |
| Plus Upgrade | $28.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate location finding
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Supports multiple coordinate formats
- 🚀 Works well overseas
- 👍 Helpful for environmental research

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive user interface
- 🔍 Difficulty finding small locations
- 🙄 Ads covering important information

**Reported bugs**

- Coordinate display issues (e.g., UTM showing incorrect hemisphere)
- App crashing or freezing on launch
- Inability to delete drawn lines or markers
- Coordinate conversion not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Navigation and routing functionality
- Support for What3Words coordinate system
- Option to set preferred coordinate format as default
- Ability to enter addresses or intersections to get coordinates
- Add altitude information to saved locations


### GPS Data Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-smart/id1076838348)

Track your outdoor activities with detailed GPS information. Monitor altitude, speed, location, and signal quality. View sunrise/sunset times and local UTC time on a world map.

**Highlights:** Altitude and elevation tracking, Latitude and longitude coordinates, Speed in km/h or mph, GPS signal quality indicator, Directional compass, Sunrise and sunset times, Local UTC time

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | $0.99 | per year |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Accurate GPS coordinates and data
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
- 🧹 Clean, uncluttered design
- 📍 Multiple coordinate format options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on older iOS versions
- 🔒 Unauthorized clipboard access privacy concern
- ❌ Missing advertised features in screenshots
- 💳 Premium features require payment despite description
- ⚠️ Inconsistent functionality across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 9.3.6 and older versions
- Clipboard access without user permission
- Premium payment issues - repeated charges
- Radar page freezes when adding location
- App unresponsive after entering address in radar

**Requested features**

- Marine coordinate format (DD MM.MMM)
- Speed display in knots
- Satellite PRN (Pseudo-Random Noise) information
- Precise heading/bearing in degrees (001-360)
- Photo capture and attachment functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coordinates free?

Coordinates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPS Data Smart free?

GPS Data Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Coordinates or GPS Data Smart?

GPS Data Smart is rated higher. Coordinates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while GPS Data Smart averages 4.7 from 406 ratings.

### Do Coordinates or GPS Data Smart have ads?

Coordinates shows ads; GPS Data Smart does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coordinates or GPS Data Smart?

Coordinates ships an update monthly, and GPS Data Smart every 4 months. Most recently, Coordinates was updated on October 17, 2026 and GPS Data Smart on October 14, 2026.

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