Coordinates vs PinLocation
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
PinLocation
Easily find friends and share locations with real-time direction and distance updates. Save and search favorite places, get directions to any dropped pin, and discover locations by name or distance.
- Real-time friend finding
- Location sharing via text
- Save and label favorite locations
- Get directions to saved places
- Drop pins for destinations
- Search locations by name or distance
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If you like Maps app, you will love PinLocation. In fact, it is a MUST HAVE app for you. Try it out and let me know what you think. ——————————————————————————— (1) This unique app will let you and your friends find each other very simply and accurately in no time. You will see current direction and distance (constantly updated) to your friend's last location. It takes only one touch to send text message with your location. Then, you can copy text sent from your friend and Paste it here to see his/her location on the Map. You want to find each other on a crowded beach - no problem. There is no other app that let you do that as quickly and simply as this one. (2) You can label your favorite locations and store them in a list. No more looking for same place twice. You found a nice place and want to come back to it - just save a pin. You'll love it. (3) You can use the list with your labels to select location that you previously saved. You can use these locations to find Directions and Distance from your current location to your selected location in no time. It can not be any simpler. (4) You can drop a Pin at any location on the map (it becomes your destination) and see the direction and distance from your current location to it. You will see the direction, the address that you are passing by or distance getting updated as you are moving. (5) You can search your locations by their name e.g. if you type "ea" you'll see all locations with name that contain ea like Rest Area, Creative or East Chicago. If you type "10", you'll see all locations within radius 10 mi (if miles are selected as current units). If you type: ">10", you'll see all locations outside of 10 miles radius. If you type >10<500, you'll see all locations at a distance greater than 10 and less than 500 miles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PinLocation at none against Coordinates's shown. PinLocation also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Coordinates's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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 and PinLocation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PinLocation 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 point the same way: 64% of Coordinates's written reviews are positive against 75% of PinLocation's.
Coordinates ships an update monthly, PinLocation every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Coordinates | PinLocation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (6.8K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mapnitude Company Limited | Jaroslaw Szymczyk |
Customer experience
Coordinates
PinLocation
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
PinLocation
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
PinLocation
- Web backup of pins$0.99
Questions
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