Comparison

GB Grid Ref Compass vs DetectLogPro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GB Grid Ref Compass

This app displays your current location on a map of Great Britain, providing your GB Grid Reference, compass bearing, and latitude/longitude. It also shows GPS accuracy and includes a guide to the National Grid system. Location data can be shared via text, email, or tweet.

Highlights
  • GB Grid Reference (Ordnance Survey)
  • Compass Bearing
  • Latitude and Longitude (OSGB36 & WGS84)
  • GPS Accuracy Display
  • National Grid graphical guide
  • Location sharing (SMS, Email, Tweet)
Features
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Find out your current location on a GB Map, whilst in Great Britain. This app will give you your GB Grid Ref (Ordnance Survey / OS Grid Reference), along with a Compass Bearing and Latitude and Longitude values in both OSGB36 and WGS84 formats. The accuracy of the Device GPS signal will also be shown. Includes a handy graphical guide to the "National Grid" system. Whilst the app will work worldwide, the values given will only be of use within the United Kingdom. Ideal for use on walks. Always carry a map and physical compass in addition to your iPhone. For the best accuracy, use in an open space, away from trees or hill edges. Like a traditional compass, use with the phone in a flat position, not upright. When continued usage is required, you can set the iPhone Screen to stay on indefinitely, from the Settings tab. Send or Share your location information in a Text Message (or iMessage), Email or Tweet* This app requires Location Services to be enabled in your iPhone, and you must grant permission to the app to use these. Compatible with iPhone. Not compatible with iPod Touch, or (non-cellular) iPads, due to the lack of GPS and Compass hardware. * - Internet Connection, and correctly configured Text Message (or iMessage), Email and / or Twitter settings, required to fulfil. -- A sister app is now available for use in Ireland. Please search for Irish Grid Ref Compass.

About

DetectLogPro

This app helps metal detectorists log finds, explore custom historic maps, and use LIDAR overlays for better field exploration. It offers route tracking and detailed find organization with photos and notes.

Highlights
  • Log finds with unlimited photos and notes
  • Search, filter, and organize finds
  • Use custom historic maps and LIDAR overlays
  • Track detecting routes
  • Cloud sync and multi-device access
  • Print barcoded find labels
Features
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DETECTLOGPRO – Smarter Detecting, Better Finds DetectLogPro is the ultimate multi‑platform app for detectorist's who want more than simple finds logging. Record your discoveries, explore custom historic maps, and use LIDAR hillshade overlays to improve your chances in the field. ______________ Standard Features ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Record & Organise Your Finds - Log finds with unlimited photos, notes, PAS references, and website links - Search, filter, and browse your finds with ease - Share photos directly with friends - Import GPKG files to bring in your existing finds from other apps - Export to CSV file - View totals for all your custom hashtags - Organise and analyse your collection with flexible filters - Tag and date your coins to see in a English, Scottish, or Roman ruler timeline Navigate with Confidence - Use Google Maps (satellite, road, terrain) - Track your route while detecting (auto‑stops when moving faster than walking speed) _____________________________________________ Premium Features (Subscription Required) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Apple Watch Support - View custom historic maps and LIDAR overlays on your wrist - Quickly record find locations using voice dictation - Add a 'complication' (button) to your watch face to launch app. Cloud Sync & Sharing - Sync your finds with Google Drive for backup and multi‑device access - Share your repository with a friend — their finds appear with a blue border on the map, and their routes in orange - Export files are plain text plus photos, fully compatible with other tools Custom Maps & LIDAR - UK Historic OS maps 1888-1955 fully integrated. See your exact position on historic landscapes, paths, and long‑lost features - Add LiDAR hillshade tiles from DEFRA by simply clicking on the map to generate a high quality tile (UK only). - Control transparency of lidar (press and hold on the overlay toggle) - Add GPX and GridReferenceFinder waypoint overlays (field maps and historic markers) - Add MBTiles overlays from QGIS. - Create a tracking line to follow for footpaths (will warn you when you stray off path) - Create Field map overlays, and share as GPX with other users. Print & Export Tools - Print barcoded finds labels (3×7 sheets) — scanning with camera opens the find in the app - Print barcoded labels to Brother P-touch Cube Bluetooth printer. - Print coin case edge labels - Print A5 finds cards - Generate storage reports grouped by storage location - Export All your data to GPKG Geopackage files that can be used in QGIS or used as backup (as they can be imported into DetectLogPro) Terms of Use: https://pagetech.co.uk/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://pagetech.co.uk/privacy.html

Screenshots

GB Grid Ref Compass3 screens
DetectLogPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DetectLogPro at Free against GB Grid Ref Compass's $0.99. DetectLogPro also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). GB Grid Ref Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DetectLogPro is free to download; GB Grid Ref Compass costs $0.99 up front. DetectLogPro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GB Grid Ref Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GB Grid Ref Compass ships an update every 6 months, DetectLogPro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GB Grid Ref Compass versus DetectLogPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGB Grid Ref CompassDetectLogPro
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike IrvingPageTech Ltd

Customer experience

GB Grid Ref Compass

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative17.3%

DetectLogPro

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GB Grid Ref Compass

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DetectLogPro

Subscriptions2
  • DetectLogPro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual (first 90 days free)3 Months trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is GB Grid Ref Compass free?
GB Grid Ref Compass costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DetectLogPro free?
DetectLogPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GB Grid Ref Compass or DetectLogPro have ads?
Neither GB Grid Ref Compass nor DetectLogPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GB Grid Ref Compass or DetectLogPro?
GB Grid Ref Compass ships an update every 6 months, and DetectLogPro every 2 weeks. Most recently, GB Grid Ref Compass was updated on October 15, 2026 and DetectLogPro on September 22, 2026.

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