# Share Location&Compass vs My GPS Coordinates °

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Share Location&Compass at 100% against My GPS Coordinates °'s 40%. Share Location&Compass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). My GPS Coordinates °'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My GPS Coordinates ° sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Share Location&Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Share Location&Compass ships an update every 2 months, My GPS Coordinates ° fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Share Location&Compass | My GPS Coordinates ° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-gps-coordinates/id1335952038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yuan hung Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497812655) | [MYSTIC MOBILE APPS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481942662) |

## What reviewers say

### Share Location&Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-location-and-compass/id626591817)

This app combines a compass with location sharing capabilities. Easily send your GPS coordinates, address, and altitude to contacts via SMS or email. It also displays cardinal directions and a rotating bezel for navigation.

**Highlights:** Share GPS location (map link, address, coordinates), Send location via SMS and Email, Displays current address on map, Automatic GPS coordinate updates, Compass with North, South, East, West, Large rotating bezel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My GPS Coordinates °

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-gps-coordinates/id1335952038)

Easily find your precise GPS coordinates, altitude, and satellite count. Save locations with photos, customize data overlays, and share your whereabouts instantly. Includes a compass, map view of saved spots, and an SOS feature for emergencies.

**Highlights:** High accuracy GPS coordinates, Multiple coordinate formats, Geotagged photo memories, Save and bookmark locations, Compass navigation, SOS emergency feature, Data export/import (GPX, KML)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly GPS Coordinates+ | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual GPS Coordinates+ | $8.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for specific use cases (e.g. storm spotting, cemetery navigation)
- 🚀 Accurate GPS coordinates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate GPS readings
- 🔍 Difficult interface and navigation
- 💸 Aggressive ads that disrupt user experience
- 🚫 No ad-free paid version available

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when switching locations
- Coordinates not properly displayed on Apple Watch
- Inconsistent GPS readings at the same location

**Requested features**

- Add option to copy coordinates to clipboard
- Improve GPS accuracy and consistency
- Provide a paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Share Location&Compass free?

Share Location&Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My GPS Coordinates ° free?

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

### Do Share Location&Compass or My GPS Coordinates ° have ads?

My GPS Coordinates ° shows ads; Share Location&Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Share Location&Compass or My GPS Coordinates °?

Share Location&Compass ships an update every 2 months, and My GPS Coordinates ° fortnightly. Most recently, Share Location&Compass was updated on October 1, 2026 and My GPS Coordinates ° on October 29, 2026.

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