Bearing vs Vera MGRS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Bearing
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Bearing is a professional-grade compass and altimeter app designed for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, photographers, and anyone who needs accurate navigation and elevation data. PRECISION COMPASS - True north and magnetic north display with real-time heading - Automatic magnetic declination correction for accurate navigation - Multiple azimuth units including degrees, gradians, and milliradians - Smooth, responsive compass dial with cardinal and intercardinal directions - Heading accuracy indicator for reliable orientation ACCURATE ALTIMETER - GPS-based altitude measurement with EGM96 geoid correction - Barometric pressure display in hPa for weather awareness - Real-time vertical accuracy indicator - Support for meters and feet units - Altitude above mean sea level (AMSL) calculation COMPREHENSIVE COORDINATES - Multiple coordinate format support: - Decimal Degrees (DD) - Degrees Decimal Minutes (DMM) - Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) - UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) - MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) - British National Grid (OSGB) - Swiss Grid (CH1903) - Easy copy and share functionality - Horizontal and vertical accuracy display SUN POSITION DATA - Accurate sunrise and sunset times for your location - Day length calculation - Civil dawn and dusk times - Solar noon indicator - Day and night status display - Sun position visualization PROFESSIONAL TOOLS - Precision bubble level for surface leveling - Angle measurement tool with lock function - Pitch and roll display in degrees - Magnetic field strength indicator - Calibration status monitoring BUILT FOR THE OUTDOORS - Clean, readable interface optimized for outdoor use - Multiple color themes including night vision mode - Works offline after initial GPS lock - Low battery consumption design - Apple Watch companion app included PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to unlock the complete toolkit: - All coordinate formats (UTM, MGRS, OSGB, Swiss Grid) - EGM96 corrected altitude for true elevation - Bubble level and angle measurement tools - Magnetic field analysis - Additional color themes - Priority support PERFECT FOR - Hiking and trekking adventures - Camping and backpacking trips - Photography location scouting - Geocaching expeditions - Surveying and mapping - Search and rescue operations - Aviation and marine navigation - Construction and carpentry projects Whether you are summiting a peak, navigating a trail, or simply need to know which direction you are facing, Bearing provides the precision tools you need with a professional interface designed for real-world use. Download Bearing today and navigate with confidence. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Vera MGRS
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MGRS-first waypoint navigation on a single screen. Set three points β where you started, where you are, where you're going. Vera MGRS shows MGRS first with Decimal, DDM, DMS, and UTM alternates, and a compass that points from B to C with bearing and distance. Built with GeographicLib for geodesic precision. FEATURES: β’ A/B/C navigation on a single screen β start, current, destination β’ MGRS primary with Decimal, DDM, DMS, UTM alternates β’ Compass with bearing and distance to destination β’ Share any of A/B/C over AirDrop with configurable detail β’ Apple Watch companion for capture and a navigation glance β’ Optional iCloud sync across devices β’ No ads, no tracking COORDINATE FORMATS: β’ MGRS (10SEG 51309 77447) β’ Decimal Degrees (37.7749Β°, -122.4194Β°) β’ Degrees Decimal Minutes (37Β° 46.497' N) β’ Degrees-Minutes-Seconds (37Β°46'29.7"N) β’ UTM (10S 551309 4177447) β’ Maidenhead grid (CM87ss) Built for search and rescue, surveying, geocaching, amateur radio, aviation, marine navigation, and anyone who lives in MGRS or UTM. Every feature is free. Optional support subscriptions help fund continued development. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Bearing and Vera MGRS are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Bearing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Vera MGRS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Bearing | Vera MGRS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DLY | Patrick Tudor |
In-app purchases
Bearing
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
Vera MGRS
- Vera MGRS Supporter$19.991 Month
- Vera MGRS Pro Support$199.991 Year
- Vera MGRS Enterprise Support$499.991 Year









