# Grid Ref UK and Ireland vs MX Map Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grid Ref UK and Ireland at 81% against MX Map Mobile's 11%. MX Map Mobile's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid Ref UK and Ireland sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MX Map Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grid Ref UK and Ireland ships an update every 9 months, MX Map Mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid Ref UK and Ireland | MX Map Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-ref-uk-and-ireland/id962394484/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Irving](https://appshunter.io/developer/393933736) | [Mapyx Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082349352) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid Ref UK and Ireland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-ref-uk-and-ireland/id962394484)

Pinpoint your exact map reference location in the UK and Ireland. Displays GB and Irish Grid References, along with OSGB36 and WGS84 Latitude/Longitude. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts needing precise location data.

**Highlights:** GB Grid Reference, Irish Grid Reference, WGS84 Latitude/Longitude, OSGB36 Latitude/Longitude, Location sharing via Twitter, Graphical grid guides

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Figure Grid Refs, no ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### MX Map Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-map-mobile/id1180917855)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OSM Great Britain Overview v09 | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid Ref UK and Ireland free?

Grid Ref UK and Ireland is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MX Map Mobile free?

MX Map Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Grid Ref UK and Ireland or MX Map Mobile have ads?

Neither Grid Ref UK and Ireland nor MX Map Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grid Ref UK and Ireland or MX Map Mobile?

Grid Ref UK and Ireland ships an update every 9 months, and MX Map Mobile fortnightly. Most recently, Grid Ref UK and Ireland was updated on October 20, 2026 and MX Map Mobile 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.*