# Grid Ref UTM

> Never get lost. Find out your current location in UTM Grid Format.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mikeirving.gridrefutm](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mikeirving.gridrefutm)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mikeirving.gridrefutm`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mike Irving
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 32,016
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (225 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2021-02-21
- **First published:** 2014-05-25
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mikeirving.gridrefutm)
- **Website:** [http://www.mike-irving.co.uk/portfolio/mobile-apps/grid-ref-utm/](http://www.mike-irving.co.uk/portfolio/mobile-apps/grid-ref-utm/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.mike-irving.co.uk/portfolio/mobile-apps/app-privacy-information/](http://www.mike-irving.co.uk/portfolio/mobile-apps/app-privacy-information/)

## Description

Grid Ref UTM is a powerful Chrome extension that lets you pinpoint your exact location anywhere on Earth using the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate system. It displays your current UTM Grid Reference, Hemisphere, and WGS84 Latitude and Longitude, along with accuracy details derived from your device's GPS.

Designed especially for hikers, walkers, and outdoor sports enthusiasts, this app offers easy sharing options via text, email, or social media. It provides an intuitive interface, including a graphical guide to UTM zones in the USA, and supports continuous on-screen display for active outdoor use. Compatible with devices featuring GPS hardware, Grid Ref UTM ensures you never get lost during your outdoor pursuits.

## Rankings

- #360,394 — Overall

## Review summary

Users appreciate Grid Ref UTM for its minimalist design, straightforward interface, and usefulness in providing location data quickly, especially in emergencies and work scenarios. While many find its accuracy acceptable for their needs, some report inconsistencies with coordinate precision and app functionality issues such as failure to activate or display location on certain devices. Despite occasional glitches, the app is regarded as reliable and effective by most reviewers.

### Pros

- Simple and minimalist design that fulfills essential geolocation needs without unnecessary features
- Quick and useful for giving location information in emergencies
- Good for work-related tasks requiring basic coordinate display
- Generally decent accuracy within a few meters
- Reliable as a backup GPS tool

### Cons

- Accuracy can vary significantly, sometimes above 20 meters
- App may stop working or fail to display coordinates on certain devices
- Some users experienced issues with activating the app or bugs after updates

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mikeirving.gridrefutm)