# Grid Ref UTM

> MGRS GPS Map Reference App

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id962314746](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id962314746)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id962314746`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mike Irving
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (183 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2019-11-18
- **First published:** 2015-02-26
- **Size:** 4.99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/grid-ref-utm/id962314746)
- **Website:** [https://www.mike-irving.co.uk/portfolio/mobile-apps/grid-ref-utm/](https://www.mike-irving.co.uk/portfolio/mobile-apps/grid-ref-utm/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mike-irving.co.uk/portfolio/mobile-apps/app-privacy-information/](https://www.mike-irving.co.uk/portfolio/mobile-apps/app-privacy-information/)

## Description

Grid Ref UTM is a GPS map reference app that lets you pinpoint your current location in Universal Transverse Mercator coordinates anywhere in the world. It shows the UTM Grid Ref, Hemisphere, and WGS84 latitude/longitude, with reading accuracy displayed based on your device. You can tweet your location directly from the app.

The app includes a graphical guide to USA UTM zones and is ideal for walkers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. For best results, use on a flat surface away from interference, ensure GPS permissions are granted, and note that the app is ad-supported with an Auto-Lock option for continuous display.

## Rankings

- #108,061 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Grid Ref UTM for being easy to use and reliable, with strong utility for outdoor navigation and sharing coordinates, including a key feature to convert lat/long to UTM. The main drawbacks are limited input options: no manual entry and few Lat/Lon format options.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive for outdoor navigation.
- Delivers on its stated purpose and is reliable; bugs are fixed quickly when reported.
- Useful for outdoor users and for sharing coordinates with emergency services.
- Core feature translates coordinates from longitude/latitude to UTM (UTM conversion).

### Cons

- No manual data entry; coordinates cannot be entered by hand.
- Lacks multiple Lat/Lon formats; limited input/format options need improvement.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id962314746)