# Coordinates vs Map Area Calculator

The clearest difference is ads: Map Area Calculator at none against Coordinates's shown. Map Area Calculator also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 64%). Coordinates's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coordinates sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Map Area Calculator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.5 for Map Area Calculator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.8K and 4.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Coordinates's written reviews are positive against 76% of Map Area Calculator's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates | Map Area Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-area-calculator-marea/id1185905221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## 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


### Map Area Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-area-calculator-marea/id1185905221)

Easily estimate land and field areas using GPS coordinates. Calculate distances between points and get results in multiple units. Premium features include saving measurements, adding notes, attaching photos, and calculating prices.

**Highlights:** Estimate area from coordinates, Calculate distances between points, Multiple unit conversions (sq meters, acres, etc.), Save areas with notes and pictures (premium), Calculate price based on area (premium), Share as map image or KML (premium), Switch to Google Maps (In-App Purchase)

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map Area Calculator Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Map Area Calculator Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Marea Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Map Area Calculator Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Marea Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Map Area Calculator Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Marea Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Marea Premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick measurements
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Free to use
- 🛠️ Helpful for various industries (farming, construction, etc.)
- 🗺️ Accurate mapping and area calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate measurements for smaller areas
- 🔒 Subscription/payment issues
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX, difficult to navigate
- 🗺️ Outdated map data
- 💻 Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty dropping/moving pins accurately
- Inability to save or export data
- Inconsistent unit conversions
- GPS/location not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add visualization tools (e.g., overlays, multiple plots)
- Improve measurement precision and customization
- Integrate with other apps/services
- Provide better instructions and tutorials
- Enhance GPS/location accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coordinates free?

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

### Is Map Area Calculator free?

Map Area Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Coordinates or Map Area Calculator?

Coordinates is rated higher. Coordinates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Map Area Calculator averages 4.5 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Coordinates or Map Area Calculator have ads?

Coordinates shows ads; Map Area Calculator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coordinates or Map Area Calculator?

Coordinates ships an update monthly, and Map Area Calculator monthly. Most recently, Coordinates was updated on November 1, 2026 and Map Area Calculator on November 2, 2026.

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