# Coordinates vs GPS Coordinates Locator Map

The clearest difference is ads: GPS Coordinates Locator Map at none against Coordinates's shown. GPS Coordinates Locator Map also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 63%). Coordinates's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 44) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coordinates sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GPS Coordinates Locator Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5 for GPS Coordinates Locator Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coordinates has 6.6K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Coordinates's written reviews are positive against 78% of GPS Coordinates Locator Map's.

Coordinates ships an update monthly, GPS Coordinates Locator Map every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates | GPS Coordinates Locator Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614/reviews)** | [4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-coordinates-locator-map/id6737410655/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 99 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Ankagis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683371117) |

## 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


### GPS Coordinates Locator Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-coordinates-locator-map/id6737410655)

Instantly get precise GPS coordinates in various formats like DMS, UTM, and MGRS. Features include multiple map views, an interactive compass, and tools for drawing paths and measuring distances. Share your location easily with others.

**Highlights:** Instant GPS coordinate detection, Support for DMS, UTM, MGRS, Plus Codes, Geohash, Multiple map views (Standard, Satellite, Hybrid), Interactive drawing and measurement tools, Easy location sharing, Digital compass, Address to GPS conversion

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual PRO Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coordinates free?

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

### Is GPS Coordinates Locator Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coordinates or GPS Coordinates Locator Map?

Coordinates is rated higher. Coordinates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while GPS Coordinates Locator Map averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.

### Do Coordinates or GPS Coordinates Locator Map have ads?

Coordinates shows ads; GPS Coordinates Locator Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coordinates or GPS Coordinates Locator Map?

Coordinates ships an update monthly, and GPS Coordinates Locator Map every 6 weeks. Most recently, Coordinates was updated on September 23, 2026 and GPS Coordinates Locator Map on September 21, 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.*