# UTM Grid Ref Compass vs MagVar

The clearest difference is rating: MagVar at 5.0 against UTM Grid Ref Compass's 4.1. MagVar also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). UTM Grid Ref Compass's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

UTM Grid Ref Compass costs $0.99 and MagVar $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MagVar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UTM Grid Ref Compass has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of UTM Grid Ref Compass's written reviews are positive against 100% of MagVar's.

UTM Grid Ref Compass ships an update every 12 months, MagVar every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UTM Grid Ref Compass | MagVar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-grid-ref-compass/id563242031/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magvar/id1670958717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 12 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#138** |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Irving](https://appshunter.io/developer/393933736) | [Robert Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/299475042) |

## What reviewers say

### UTM Grid Ref Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utm-grid-ref-compass/id563242031)

This app displays your current location in the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) geographic coordinate system. It provides UTM Grid Ref, compass bearing, WGS84 coordinates, and hemisphere. It also includes a guide to US UTM zones and allows sharing your location via text, email, or tweet.

**Highlights:** UTM Grid Ref display, Compass Bearing, WGS84 Latitude and Longitude, Hemisphere indication, US UTM Zones guide, Location sharing (SMS, Email, Tweet)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MagVar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magvar/id1670958717)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation tool calculates magnetic variation, the difference between true and magnetic north, essential for plotting courses on maps. It's designed for pilots, sailors, cartographers, and anyone using maps and a compass.

**Highlights:** Magnetic variation calculation, True vs. magnetic north difference, Map overlay display, Accurate for 2025-2029, Declination and inclination calculation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UTM Grid Ref Compass free?

UTM Grid Ref Compass costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MagVar free?

MagVar costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, UTM Grid Ref Compass or MagVar?

MagVar is rated higher. UTM Grid Ref Compass averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while MagVar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do UTM Grid Ref Compass or MagVar have ads?

Neither UTM Grid Ref Compass nor MagVar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UTM Grid Ref Compass or MagVar?

UTM Grid Ref Compass ships an update every 12 months, and MagVar every 23 months. Most recently, UTM Grid Ref Compass was updated on October 3, 2026 and MagVar on October 7, 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.*