Locate me vs MX Map Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Locate me
Find your current GPS coordinates, altitude, and address for free. This navigation tool works even without a cellular signal, making it useful in remote areas.
- Find current GPS coordinates
- Determine altitude
- Get street address
- Offline functionality
- Free to use
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Don't know where you are? Unsure of your location? Use Locate me, free of charge, to find your current position. You can find your exact GPS co-ordinates, altitude and your address. This app can be used without a signal.
MX Map Mobile
This navigation app works with desktop GIS software to provide a comprehensive mapping system. It currently supports Ordnance Survey maps of Great Britain and Ireland, with more regions and features planned. Users can acquire additional maps through in-app purchases.
- Integrates with Mapyx Quo and MX Map GIS
- Supports Ordnance Survey GB and Ireland maps
- In-app map purchases
- Comprehensive GIS and mobile system
- Future map and functionality updates
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The MX Map Mobile system is designed to be used with Mapyx Quo and MX Map GIS software packages. Maps can be acquired through in-app purchase. This combined solution of Mapyx Quo and MX Map Mobile, provides a comprehensive combined system of full GIS software and a Mobile Application which are fully compatible. Currently only Ordnance Survey GB, and Ordnance Survey Ireland maps are supported but others maps and more functionality will follow. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. If you experience any problems please contact our help desk in the first instance before posting any negative reviews. You should always provide alternative means of navigation, and not rely on the app in any role that is critical to the safety of life or property. This product does not support any maps purchased before 2015. The Quick Start guide for this app can be found at the link below: http://www.mapyx.com/user_manuals/MXMapMobileQuickStartGuideiOS.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Locate me at 75% against MX Map Mobile's 11%. Locate me also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). MX Map Mobile's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. MX Map Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Locate me asks for nothing beyond the download.
Locate me ships an update every 4 months, MX Map Mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Locate me | MX Map Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue-82 | Mapyx Ltd |
Customer experience
Locate me
MX Map Mobile
In-app purchases
Locate me
No in-app purchases
MX Map Mobile
- OSM Great Britain Overview v09Free
