# Coordinates vs Wherigo®

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wherigo® at none against Coordinates's 6. Wherigo® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Coordinates's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 42%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating 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. Wherigo® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Coordinates holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coordinates has 6.7K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Coordinates's written reviews are positive against 42% of Wherigo®'s.

Coordinates ships an update monthly, Wherigo® every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates | Wherigo® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614/reviews)** | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wherigo/id1538051913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Groundspeak Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292242506) |

## 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


### Wherigo®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wherigo/id1538051913)

Embark on GPS-enabled real-world adventures. Navigate to physical locations to interact with virtual objects and characters. Download and play free cartridges at your own pace.

**Highlights:** GPS-enabled adventures, Interact with virtual objects, Navigate to physical locations, Download free cartridges, Cartridges do not expire

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flawless performance
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🎉 Great fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Authentication issues
- 📚 Confusing instructions
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to download cartridges
- Cartridges not showing up
- App freezing and crashing
- Login/authentication problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved Wherigo support
- Better integration with Geocaching
- Save state functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coordinates free?

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

### Is Wherigo® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coordinates or Wherigo®?

Coordinates is rated higher. Coordinates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Wherigo® averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.

### Do Coordinates or Wherigo® have ads?

Coordinates shows ads; Wherigo® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coordinates or Wherigo®?

Coordinates ships an update monthly, and Wherigo® every 4 months. Most recently, Coordinates was updated on October 22, 2026 and Wherigo® on October 22, 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.*