Coordinates vs CourseSpeed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Coordinates
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.
- 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
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Coordinates is a powerful and user-friendly tool for anyone working with geographic locations — from travelers and surveyors to engineers and GIS professionals. Instantly view, convert, and manage coordinates in a wide range of global formats and datums, all within a clean and intuitive interface. Whether in the field or at the desk, Coordinates is your all-in-one solution for precise location work. # User-friendly Design Your current location is displayed at the intersection of two grey lines, with clear latitude and longitude readouts. You can manually set the location using map taps, coordinate input, or place search. Intuitive buttons give quick access to measurement tools, map layers, location bookmarking, shape drawing, and annotation — all from a clean, compact interface. # Various Coordinate Formats Supports formats like UTM, MGRS, Georef, and more alongside Longitude/Latitude. # Batch Converter Quickly convert multiple coordinates or files in one streamlined action. # Rich Object Details Add notes, photos, and media to any saved object — pins, shapes, or measurements — to keep your data organized and context-rich. Easily share your saved content across devices using backup and export tools. # Datum Conversion Transform coordinates using EPSG, ESRI, and IAU2000 references. Supports X/Y, geodetic, and projected systems. # PROJ.4 Calculator Convert coordinates between systems using the PROJ.4 library, with support for datum shifting and custom projections. # Navigation & Tracking Real-time bearing and distance updates are provided with a large coordinate readout, ideal for on-the-field usage. # Speedometer Track your current speed in real time. # Unit Converter Convert 40+ units (distance, pressure, radiation, etc.) # Signal Board Send big bold messages on-screen # Elevation Support Altitude data is available for land areas # Import / Export - .gpx .geojson .kml file supported # Distance, Bearing & Area Mark points or draw lines to measure distance, bearings, and area. # Offline Map Tiles Download tiles for offline use. Pick a city or define your own area. # Custom Map Tile Selector Choose from Apple Maps, OSM, or add your own tile server with {z}/{x}/{y} format. # Supported Input / Output # Latitude and Longitude DD/DM/DMS Standard UTM NATO UTM MGRS / USNG Georef QTH Locator / Maidenhead (WGS84) World Mercator (WGS84) Web Mercator Geohash what3words Global Area Reference System (GARS) Ordnance Survey National Grid [BNG] OSGB36 ISO 6709 Natural Area Code Irish Grid Reference / Coordinates Plus Code (Open Location Code) Mapcode Dutch Grid ECEF Indian Kalianpur 1975 Open Postcode Geohash-36 Guatemala GTM RT90 SWEREF99 Indian 1975 QND95 / Qatar National Grid IRENET95 / Irish Transverse Mercator KOSOVAREF01 HD 72 / EOV Kertau (RSO) / RSO Malaya Timbalai 1948 / RSO Borneo EST97 Estonian 1997 LKS92 / Latvia TM NZGD49 NZGD2000 CH1903/+ GGRS87 ETRS89-extended / LAEA Europe NTF (Paris) / Lambert zone II French DFCI Grid ARINC 424 FMS ARC1950 Pulkovo 1942 / SK42 PZ-90 H3 Placekey GDM2000 JGD2011 KUDAMS/KTM World Magnetic Model / WMM 2015v2 PRS92 / Philippines Search by name Photo metadata Proj.4 formats Street Address # Subscriptions # “Coordinates – GPS Converter” including most of its features, is completely FREE to use. You can subscribe to this application to remove ads Price may vary by location. Payment for subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase or by clicking the “Purchase / Manage Subscription. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Subscription cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period Privacy policy: https://mapnitude.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://mapnitude.com/terms-of-service
CourseSpeed
This navigation app provides real-time course, speed, and position data on a clear display. It offers turn-by-turn navigation with voice prompts, map overlays, and the ability to save tracks and points of interest. Additional features include sunrise/sunset times, horizon distance calculation, and specialized functions for sailing and geocaching.
- Real-time course, speed, and position display
- Turn-by-turn navigation with voice prompts
- Map view with track history and waypoints
- Save and load track history and points of interest
- GPX file export for computer viewing
- Sunrise/sunset times and horizon distance calculator
- Anchor watch and geocaching search functions
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App Summary: Although the CourseSpeed App was developed for boating, the App can be used anywhere, for example Boating, Hiking, Bike Riding, and Geocaching. The app was developed to conveniently have Course, Speed, and Position available on one screen in sufficiently large fields to be seen several feet away from the iPhone as well as to show the current position on a map. However, it also provides other views that perform the following, additional useful functions: 1. Allows the current position to be followed on any of three map types and, from the map, get Turn-by-turn navigation directions with voice prompts to anywhere. The current track history can be displayed along with user entered waypoints along the track line. Both the track history and waypoints can be saved to a history file. Saved history files can be loaded to the map later for reference. 2. Allows Point-Of-Interest map pins to be added to the map. These are also saved to a file and displayed whenever the App is started and are independent of the track history Waypoints. The Map Point-Of-Interest pins can be edited or deleted. 3. Saving track points in a GPS Exchange Format (GPX) file which can be moved to a computer. The GPX track may then be viewed on any mapping program/web site that reads GPX files. 4. For the current location, displays the times of sunrise and sunset as well as the current Sun azimuth and elevation for the current day, or any other day with user date input. 5. Provides a Horizon Distance Calculator that calculates the distance an observer can see for any height of an observer and any height of an object. 6. Provides the capability to add a Mark point on the Map to which Speed-Made-Good and bearing is displayed. (Useful for sailors, geocachers, hikers) 7. Provides a Speed-Made-Good-To-Windward indication for sailers. 8. Provides an "Anchor Watch" function for boaters to determine if their anchor is "dragging". 9. Provides a Geocaching search function to use a user entered "Mark" as a geocache location. 10. Allows the management of track history files, and GPX files; i.e. renaming or deleting them. 11. Allows the following settings to be saved automatically whenever the user changes them. The settings are selectable from either the "Settings" view or other views. All are saved to a file on the iPhone and restored when the App is restarted: 1 Speed smoothing enabled 2 Course smoothing enabled 3 Course smoothing type 4 Use fractional speeds when speed less than 10 enabled 5 Enabling the recording of a GPX format track file. 6 Latitude/Longitude display format 7 Elevation Display Mode 8 Course display format 9 Speed display format 10 Map type 11 Horizon Distance units 12 Enabling/disabling Speed-Made-Good function 13 Wind Direction 14 Anchor Distance The CourseSpeed iPhone App supports Apple's "Light" and "Dark" modes. The CourseSpeedWatch App is also available for use with a paired iPhone running the CourseSpeed App. The CourseSpeedWatch App functionality is a subset of the iPhone App functionality and contains only data fields and buttons but no mapping capability. The following data fields/buttons are visible on a single, scrolling, screen: 1 Position (Latitude & Longitude) 2 GPS receiver Accuracy (Horizontal & Vertical) 3 Course 4 Speed 5 Altitude 6 Trip 1 Odometer value 7 Trip 1 Odometer Start/Pause/Resume button 8 Trip 1 Odometer Reset button 9 Trip 2 Odometer value 10 Trip 2 Odometer Start/Pause/Resume button 11 Trip 2 Odometer Reset button 12 Distance to a user entered Mark 13 Bearing to a user entered Mark 14 Start/Stop/Clear track button 15 Save track button 16 Current track distance 17 Sunrise time 18 Sunset time The CourseSpeedWatch App supports one watch face "complication" called "Sun Rise/Set". A detailed description of all the functions and options is available from the App's "About" page and also on the web at santuit-sw.weebly.com (Then click on the CourseSpeed App and CourseSpeedWatch App)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CourseSpeed at none against Coordinates's 6. CourseSpeed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Coordinates's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 2). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Coordinates sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CourseSpeed asks for nothing beyond the download.
CourseSpeed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coordinates has 6.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Coordinates ships an update monthly, CourseSpeed every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Coordinates | CourseSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (6.7K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mapnitude Company Limited | David Jennings |
Customer experience
Coordinates
CourseSpeed
Bugs and requests
Coordinates
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
6 requests- 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
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- Offline mode for areas without cellular coverage
CourseSpeed
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Coordinates
- Plus Upgrade$1.991 Month
- Plus Upgrade$2.991 Month
- Plus Upgrade$9.996 Months
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- Plus Upgrade$15.996 Months
- Plus Upgrade$17.991 Year
- Plus Upgrade$28.991 Year
CourseSpeed
No in-app purchases
Questions
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