# Coordinates vs GNSS View

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GNSS View at none against Coordinates's 6. GNSS View also leads on ads (none vs shown). Coordinates's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 19). On price, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Coordinates holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coordinates has 6.6K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Coordinates's written reviews are positive against 69% of GNSS View's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Coordinates ships an update monthly, GNSS View every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates | GNSS View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614/reviews)** | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnss-view/id924350018/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 99 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [NEC Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/423274625) |

## 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


### GNSS View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnss-view/id924350018)

Visualize the positions of satellite navigation systems like QZSS and GPS in the sky. View satellite arrangements on a radar or through augmented reality from your current location. Supports multiple satellite constellations and customizable display options.

**Highlights:** Position Radar view of satellites, Augmented Reality (AR) display, Supports QZSS, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS, Select specific signal satellites, Set elevation mask angle, Display HDOP and VDOP values

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coordinates free?

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

### Is GNSS View free?

GNSS View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Coordinates or GNSS View?

Coordinates is rated higher. Coordinates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while GNSS View averages 4.3 from 19 ratings.

### Do Coordinates or GNSS View have ads?

Coordinates shows ads; GNSS View does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coordinates or GNSS View?

Coordinates ships an update monthly, and GNSS View every 7 months. Most recently, Coordinates was updated on September 23, 2026 and GNSS View on September 22, 2026.

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