Comparison

GPS OS Grid Reference vs GPSOS

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

GPSOS

Features
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GPSOS is a modern GPS vehicle tracking application that allows users to monitor vehicles in real time, review trip history, and manage fleets efficiently. The platform provides powerful tracking tools designed for both personal vehicle owners and businesses operating multiple vehicles. With GPSOS, you can track the live location of your vehicles, receive instant alerts, analyze trips, and ensure better security and operational control. Key Features Real-Time Tracking View the live location of your vehicles on an interactive map with accurate GPS updates. Trip History & Playback Access detailed route history and playback past trips with information such as speed, stops, and travel time. Smart Alerts Receive instant notifications for important vehicle events: Ignition ON / OFF Overspeed alerts Geofence entry and exit Device offline alerts Power disconnection alerts Geofencing Create virtual zones and get notified whenever a vehicle enters or leaves the defined area.

Screenshots

GPS OS Grid Reference4 screens
GPSOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPSOS at none against GPS OS Grid Reference's 2. GPSOS also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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

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. GPSOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GPS OS Grid Reference versus GPSOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS OS Grid ReferenceGPSOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomstrails.comTamilarasan Kannan

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
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  • 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

GPSOS

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
None

GPSOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS OS Grid Reference free?
GPS OS Grid Reference is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPSOS free?
GPSOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS OS Grid Reference or GPSOS have ads?
Neither GPS OS Grid Reference nor GPSOS shows ads.

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