# Coordinates vs Simple TOPO

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple TOPO at 100% against Coordinates's 64%. Simple TOPO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Coordinates's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Simple TOPO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple TOPO 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 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 100% of Simple TOPO's.

Coordinates ships an update monthly, Simple TOPO every 51 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates | Simple TOPO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-topo/id548525328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 51 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Red Sky Engineering, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/333176422) |

## 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


### Simple TOPO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-topo/id548525328)

This app provides offline outdoor navigation with detailed topographic maps and route planning. It allows users to track their location, share itineraries, and find friends, ensuring safety and ease of use in remote areas.

**Highlights:** High-resolution USGS 24k Topographic charts, Easy Waypoint and Route creation, Buddy-tracking feature, Itinerary sharing for safety, Offline chart viewing, Real-time track recording, Point of Interest database

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Simple Topo - 12 Month | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coordinates free?

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

### Is Simple TOPO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coordinates or Simple TOPO?

Simple TOPO is rated higher. Coordinates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Simple TOPO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Coordinates or Simple TOPO have ads?

Coordinates shows ads; Simple TOPO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coordinates or Simple TOPO?

Coordinates ships an update monthly, and Simple TOPO every 51 months. Most recently, Coordinates was updated on October 17, 2026 and Simple TOPO on September 18, 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.*