# Coordinates vs NGS Benchmark Hunter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NGS Benchmark Hunter at 100% against Coordinates's 64%. NGS Benchmark Hunter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Coordinates's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coordinates sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NGS Benchmark Hunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

NGS Benchmark Hunter 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 3, 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 NGS Benchmark Hunter's.

Coordinates ships an update monthly, NGS Benchmark Hunter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates | NGS Benchmark Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngs-benchmark-hunter/id6760606901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Vincent Star](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752585812) |

## 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


### NGS Benchmark Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngs-benchmark-hunter/id6760606901)

Discover and locate National Geodetic Survey markers across the United States with this app. It displays hundreds of thousands of reference points on an interactive map, color-coded by difficulty. Log your finds, view official data, and explore benchmarks nationwide.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of survey markers, Color-coded difficulty markers, Official NGS datasheets and history, Log finds with notes and photos, Nationwide benchmark search, Satellite view for location aid

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coordinates free?

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

### Is NGS Benchmark Hunter free?

NGS Benchmark Hunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Coordinates or NGS Benchmark Hunter?

NGS Benchmark Hunter is rated higher. Coordinates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while NGS Benchmark Hunter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Coordinates or NGS Benchmark Hunter have ads?

Coordinates shows ads; NGS Benchmark Hunter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coordinates or NGS Benchmark Hunter?

Coordinates ships an update monthly, and NGS Benchmark Hunter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Coordinates was updated on October 23, 2026 and NGS Benchmark Hunter on October 6, 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.*