Comparison

UTM Maps vs Geo XY Pointer

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

Head to head
About

UTM Maps

This app allows users to work with various coordinate systems, including UTM and MGRS, on a map. It supports registering points with addresses, capturing photos with watermarks, and measuring distances and areas. Data can be exported to CSV or KML formats.

Highlights
  • UTM, MGRS, Lat/Lon coordinate support
  • Point registration with geocoding
  • Photo capture with coordinate watermark
  • Area and distance measurement
  • Data export to CSV and KML
  • Field navigation with compass and GPS
Features
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A simple APP for working with Latitude Longitude, UTM and MGRS coordinates, Maps and GPS. Register points to be displayed on a map or stored in a database complete with readable address data (geocoding). Capture photo with a watermark containing point name, coordinates and address information. Measure area, distance and registering lines and polygons. Export saved data to CSV or KML file format or locate points in the field using your built-in device's compass and GPS or with generating direction route. Register Points UTM Maps allows you to register points and stored in database to display on the map or export to a CSV file. Stored point data will automatically completed with UTM coordinates and readable address (geocoding requires internet access). Searching for Coordinates You can search for Latitude, Longitude, UTM, or MGRS coordinates to display on a map or find them in the field using a compass or Direction Route. Measure Area And Distance No need to go to the field anymore; now you can measure area and distance with various units using this application. Stores line and polygon data in database and displays it on a map. Export lines and polygons data to KML file. Data Properties / Point Details Each data displayed on the map has its own properties, making it easier to navigate and understand. Simply click on a point and the data properties will automatically appear. Find Point On The Field / Stake Out Now you can find coordinates or location in the field easily, the application will direct you to the desired coordinate point with the help of the built-in compass on your device or using Direction Route. Add Photo Add a photo from camera or library complete with a watermark containing name, coordinates and address information. Data List & Export The data list is designed to view data stored in the database, delete unnecessary data, find the location of data in the field or export data to a file. Point data can be exported to CSV files, while line and polygon data can be exported to KML files for use in other software or other devices.

About

Geo XY Pointer

Features
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Holding a 1927-era plat, a deed description, or an old agency drawing? Those coordinates are NAD27 State Plane, not what your phone reports - and the difference on the ground is tens of metres. This app shows both at once. SPCS83 and UTM on top, NAD27 State Plane in US survey feet and NAD27 UTM right underneath, updating live as you walk. The conversion uses NADCON, the National Geodetic Survey's own grid, so the number matches the drawing rather than approximating it. Try all features completely free for the first month. Experience the unprecedented speed and convenience directly on your smartphone. [ Key Features ] - Real-Time Coordinate Display: Simultaneously shows Latitude/Longitude (WGS84), UTM, and MGRS. - Legacy Grids: NAD27 State Plane and NAD27 UTM via NADCON, for checking older plats, deeds and boundary work. - Enter a Coordinate, Go There: Type or paste a grid coordinate and the map jumps to it. - Multiple Points at Once: Paste a list of coordinates, drop them together, and step through them one by one. - Feet or Metres: Switch between metres, US survey feet and international feet - every readout and every entry follows. - Distance and Bearing: Range and direction from where you stand to the pin, with live GPS accuracy. - CSV Export: Send saved points out as CSV for your office software. - Street View: Jump from any point straight to Google Street View. - Pin Function: Tap anywhere on the map to drop a pin and instantly retrieve its exact coordinates and physical address. - Favorites Manager: Manage multiple job sites and reference points efficiently. - Automatic Address Search: Goes beyond coordinates — instantly displays the physical address for your location or pinned points. - Auto-Detect Local Coordinate Systems: Automatically identifies and displays the correct local grid and zone worldwide. - One-Tap Copy: Copy retrieved coordinate data to your clipboard with a single tap. - Share & Report: Capture screenshots containing coordinate data to easily share or save via email and messaging apps. - Transparent Map Overlay: Seamlessly layer satellite imagery with OSM (OpenStreetMap) to read terrain, vegetation, roads, and facilities at once. Ideal for construction, civil engineering, environmental surveys, forestry, mountain rescue, and any scenario demanding precise location data. [ Supported Local Coordinate Systems — 40+ countries worldwide ] Asia & Oceania: Japan (JPRC Zones 1-19), South Korea (Korean 2000), China (CGCS2000), Taiwan (TWD97), Hong Kong (HK1980), Malaysia (GDM2000), Singapore (SVY21), Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Australia (GDA2020/MGA2020), New Zealand (NZTM2000). Europe: United Kingdom (British National Grid), Ireland (ITM), France (Lambert-93), Germany (ETRS89/UTM), Netherlands (RD New), Switzerland (LV95), Belgium (Lambert 2008), Luxembourg (LUREF), Italy (Gauss-Boaga), Portugal (TM06), Greece (Greek Grid), Poland (PUWG 2000), Czechia & Slovakia (S-JTSK / Křovák), Hungary (EOV), Romania (Stereo 70), the Nordics (Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland), the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), Russia, Turkey. Middle East, Africa & South America: Israel (ITM), Egypt, Qatar (QND95), South Africa, Nigeria, Argentina (POSGAR 2007). North America: United States — all 50 states (NAD83 State Plane Coordinate System / SPCS83), e.g. California, Texas, New York, Florida, Alaska, Hawaii; Puerto Rico. [ Legacy Grids on Board - converted with each country's official grid shift ] NAD27 State Plane - NAD27 UTM - OSGB36 - DHDN / Gauss-Kruger - NTF / Lambert - CH1903 / LV03 - MGI / Austria GK - Belge 1972 / Lambert 72 - Amersfoort / RD New - ED50 - Datum 73 - HD72 / EOV - S-JTSK / Krovak - ISN93 - LKS-92 - AGD66 / AMG - NZGD49 / NZMG - SAD69 Canada (NAD83 MTM) - India (Survey of India zones) - everywhere else: UTM / MGRS worldwide. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qconp.com/privacy

Screenshots

UTM Maps4 screens
Geo XY Pointer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Geo XY Pointer at none against UTM Maps's shown. Geo XY Pointer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. UTM Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Geo XY Pointer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UTM Maps ships an update every 10 days, Geo XY Pointer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
UTM Maps versus Geo XY Pointer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUTM MapsGeo XY Pointer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYogi YogantaraQAEE CONPUUTENG

In-app purchases

4 purchases

UTM Maps

Subscriptions4
  • Remove Ads 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Elevation (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Elevations (3 Months)$3.993 Months
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  • Remove Ads 1 Year$5.991 Year
4 purchases

Geo XY Pointer

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • month$15.001 Month
  • year$150.001 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$150.001 Year

Questions

Is UTM Maps free?
UTM Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Geo XY Pointer free?
Geo XY Pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UTM Maps or Geo XY Pointer have ads?
UTM Maps shows ads; Geo XY Pointer does not.
Which is updated more often, UTM Maps or Geo XY Pointer?
UTM Maps ships an update every 10 days, and Geo XY Pointer every 5 days. Most recently, UTM Maps was updated on August 15, 2026 and Geo XY Pointer on September 10, 2026.

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