Comparison

GPS OS Grid Reference vs Find My Car

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

Head to head
About

GPS OS Grid Reference

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
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GPS OS provides a fast and accurate way to locate your position on an Ordnance Survey map, both in Great Britain and Ireland. • No phone signal required - works in the most remote locations. • OSTN15 transform data for high conversion accuracy (better than 1m). • 6, 8 and 10 figure grid references. • A large, clear, high contrast display ensures you can easily read your position in any light conditions. • Optimises the frequency of position updates depending on battery charge and speed of travel to make sure you can always make calls at the end of the day. • Create waypoints from a map, your current location or manually enter Ordnance Survey coordinates. • Explore waypoints and get directions in Apple Maps. • Share waypoints with other apps or users. • No adverts. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Includes OSTN15 transform data licensed with permission. Copyright and database rights Ordnance Survey Limited 2016, ©Crown copyright and database rights Land and Property Services 2016 and/or ©Ordnance Survey Ireland, 2016. All rights reserved.

About

Find My Car

This app helps you find available parking spots in real-time and provides turn-by-turn directions to your chosen location. Save your favorite parking spots for quick access and enjoy a stress-free city driving experience.

Highlights
  • Find parking spots in real-time
  • Turn-by-turn navigation to parking
  • Save favorite parking locations
  • User-friendly interface
  • Stress-free parking experience
Features
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Park Smarter, Not Harder with Pinn! Finding parking just got easier! Pinn is your ultimate parking assistant, designed to save you time and reduce stress while navigating the city. Why Choose Pinn? • Find Parking Instantly: Locate available parking spots near you in real-time. • Easy Navigation: Get turn-by-turn directions to the nearest and most convenient parking spots. • Save Your Favorites: Bookmark your go-to parking locations for quick access. • User-Friendly Interface: Simple, sleek, and intuitive design for a hassle-free experience. Benefits: • Save time by finding parking effortlessly. • Avoid the stress of circling around for a spot. • Enjoy a smoother city-driving experience. Whether you’re heading to work, running errands, or going out with friends, Pinn is here to make parking seamless and stress-free. Download Pinn today and park with ease!

Screenshots

GPS OS Grid Reference4 screens
Find My Car4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Find My Car at 4.8 against GPS OS Grid Reference's 4.4. Find My Car also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. GPS OS Grid Reference sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Find My Car sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Find My Car holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of GPS OS Grid Reference's written reviews are positive against 100% of Find My Car's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS OS Grid Reference ships an update every 3 months, Find My Car every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GPS OS Grid Reference versus Find My Car: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS OS Grid ReferenceFind My Car
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (17 ratings)4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomstrails.comMetehan Gurgentepe

Customer experience

GPS OS Grid Reference

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative9.1%

Find My Car

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

GPS OS Grid Reference

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

10 requests
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • Display latitude and longitude
  • Add a dynamic display for accuracy improvement
  • Implement time averaging for accuracy
  • Allow copying grid reference to clipboard
  • Add facility to store and recall reference information

Find My Car

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GPS OS Grid Reference

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Features7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Feature Pack - Compass & sharing features.Free
2 purchases

Find My Car

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Access$5.99

Questions

Is GPS OS Grid Reference free?
GPS OS Grid Reference is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Find My Car free?
Find My Car is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPS OS Grid Reference or Find My Car?
Find My Car is rated higher. GPS OS Grid Reference averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Find My Car averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do GPS OS Grid Reference or Find My Car have ads?
Neither GPS OS Grid Reference nor Find My Car shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS OS Grid Reference or Find My Car?
GPS OS Grid Reference ships an update every 3 months, and Find My Car every 2 weeks. Most recently, GPS OS Grid Reference was updated on October 29, 2026 and Find My Car on October 28, 2026.

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