# Coordinates vs Share Location&Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Share Location&Compass at 100% against Coordinates's 64%. Share Location&Compass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Coordinates's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price 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. Share Location&Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Coordinates ships an update monthly, Share Location&Compass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates | Share Location&Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [yuan hung Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497812655) |

## 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


### Share Location&Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-location-and-compass/id626591817)

This app combines a compass with location sharing capabilities. Easily send your GPS coordinates, address, and altitude to contacts via SMS or email. It also displays cardinal directions and a rotating bezel for navigation.

**Highlights:** Share GPS location (map link, address, coordinates), Send location via SMS and Email, Displays current address on map, Automatic GPS coordinate updates, Compass with North, South, East, West, Large rotating bezel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coordinates free?

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

### Is Share Location&Compass free?

Share Location&Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Coordinates or Share Location&Compass have ads?

Coordinates shows ads; Share Location&Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coordinates or Share Location&Compass?

Coordinates ships an update monthly, and Share Location&Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Coordinates was updated on October 29, 2026 and Share Location&Compass on October 1, 2026.

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