# Coordinates vs CourseSpeed

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates | CourseSpeed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coursespeed/id1358742605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [David Jennings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358104370) |

## 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


### CourseSpeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coursespeed/id1358742605)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coordinates free?

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

### Is CourseSpeed free?

CourseSpeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Coordinates or CourseSpeed?

CourseSpeed is rated higher. Coordinates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while CourseSpeed averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Coordinates or CourseSpeed have ads?

Coordinates shows ads; CourseSpeed does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coordinates or CourseSpeed?

Coordinates ships an update monthly, and CourseSpeed every 4 weeks. Most recently, Coordinates was updated on October 14, 2026 and CourseSpeed on October 2, 2026.

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