# GPS OS Grid Reference vs MGRS Wear

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS OS Grid Reference at 90% against MGRS Wear's 20%. GPS OS Grid Reference also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.4). MGRS Wear's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS OS Grid Reference sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. MGRS Wear asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS OS Grid Reference holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of GPS OS Grid Reference's written reviews are positive against 20% of MGRS Wear's.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS OS Grid Reference | MGRS Wear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-os-grid-reference/id993436655/reviews)** | [2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrs-wear/id1527920899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **89.9% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomstrails.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/425642318) | [James Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148696351) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS OS Grid Reference

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-os-grid-reference/id993436655)

This app accurately pinpoints your location on Ordnance Survey maps for Great Britain and Ireland, even without a phone signal. It offers precise grid references, waypoint creation, and navigation features. The display is designed for clarity in all lighting conditions, and it optimizes battery usage.

**Highlights:** Offline map location, Accurate grid references, Waypoint creation and management, High-contrast display, Battery optimization, Share waypoints

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $5.99 | per year |
| Feature Pack - Compass & sharing features. | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎯 Accurate grid references
- 🚀 Fast and quick updates
- 💡 Works without phone signal
- 🗺️ Useful for navigation and backup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blurry satellite maps
- 🧭 Compass not accurate
- 📉 Accuracy dropped recently
- 🗺️ No map data included
- 🚫 Cannot search locations

**Reported bugs**

- Waypoint finder satellite view is blurry
- Compass is not accurate
- Accuracy has dropped recently
- Location services permanently dimmed off (iOS)
- App does not work for users not in England

**Requested features**

- Add map data and search functionality
- Improve satellite map clarity
- Add ability to view location on a map
- Enable navigation from point to point
- Add Apple Watch equivalent app


### MGRS Wear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrs-wear/id1527920899)

This watch application shows your current GPS coordinates. Easily switch between MGRS, UTM, and decimal Latitude/Longitude formats with a single button. Location permissions are requested upon first launch.

**Highlights:** Displays current GPS location, Toggles between MGRS, UTM, and Lat/Lon, Requests location permissions, Supports Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS OS Grid Reference free?

GPS OS Grid Reference is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MGRS Wear free?

MGRS Wear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPS OS Grid Reference or MGRS Wear?

GPS OS Grid Reference is rated higher. GPS OS Grid Reference averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while MGRS Wear averages 2.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do GPS OS Grid Reference or MGRS Wear have ads?

Neither GPS OS Grid Reference nor MGRS Wear shows ads.

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