# Coordinates vs Plains Locator

The clearest difference is monetization model: Coordinates at free with in-app purchases against Plains Locator's subscription. Coordinates also leads on ratings volume (6.8K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Plains Locator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Plains Locator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plains Locator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coordinates has 6.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Coordinates's written reviews are positive against 50% of Plains Locator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Coordinates ships an update monthly, Plains Locator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates | Plains Locator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plains-locator/id1370686882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 107 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Flipwire](https://appshunter.io/developer/404309629) |

## 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


### Plains Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plains-locator/id1370686882)

This navigation tool converts Public Land Survey System (PLSS) land descriptions into precise GPS coordinates. It allows users to save favorite locations, add custom notes, and get turn-by-turn directions via popular mapping services. Supports several US states.

**Highlights:** Convert PLSS to Latitude/Longitude, Save favorite locations and notes, Plot locations on map, Turn-by-turn navigation, Search by current location or map, View MTRS and county information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coordinates free?

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

### Is Plains Locator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coordinates or Plains Locator?

Plains Locator is rated higher. Coordinates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Plains Locator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Coordinates or Plains Locator have ads?

Coordinates shows ads; Plains Locator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coordinates or Plains Locator?

Coordinates ships an update monthly, and Plains Locator every 3 months. Most recently, Coordinates was updated on November 6, 2026 and Plains Locator on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*