# Coordinates vs Mgrs & Utm Map

Coordinates and Mgrs & Utm Map both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Coordinates's written reviews are positive against 54% of Mgrs & Utm Map's. Coordinates also leads on device support (4 vs 2). 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 Mgrs & Utm Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6 for Mgrs & Utm Map. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.8K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Coordinates's written reviews are positive against 54% of Mgrs & Utm Map's.

Coordinates ships an update monthly, Mgrs & Utm Map every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates | Mgrs & Utm Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrs-and-utm-map/id1439891984/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 54.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Vahid Cataltas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439891983) |

## 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


### Mgrs & Utm Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrs-and-utm-map/id1439891984)

Navigate the outdoors with precision using GPS and multiple coordinate systems. Ideal for military, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts, it displays your accurate position on various map layers and supports KML import/export.

**Highlights:** GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS support, Accurate position display, Multiple map layers, KML import/export, Outdoor activity helper

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent for military utilities
- ⭐ Surprisingly powerful and accurate for a free app
- ⭐ Great app to have, recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Ads block crucial information like coordinates
- 🚫 Layers and features not working as expected
- 🚫 App crashes and becomes unusable
- 🚫 Paid version doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with importing and exporting KML files
- Inability to plot grids and see coordinates
- App constantly re-centers to user's location

**Requested features**

- Offline map support
- Ability to rename and manage layers
- Compass calibration and orientation options
- Sharing and syncing of waypoints/markers
- More map types and grid formats (e.g. British National Grid)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coordinates free?

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

### Is Mgrs & Utm Map free?

Mgrs & Utm Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Coordinates or Mgrs & Utm Map?

Coordinates is rated higher. Coordinates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Mgrs & Utm Map averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Coordinates or Mgrs & Utm Map have ads?

Both Coordinates and Mgrs & Utm Map show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coordinates or Mgrs & Utm Map?

Coordinates ships an update monthly, and Mgrs & Utm Map every 2 months. Most recently, Coordinates was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mgrs & Utm Map on October 26, 2026.

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