If you are looking for the Best Grid Reference App For Android to download for free, look no further.
Our expert panel of reviewers has tested dozens of apps and we have compiled a list of the 8 Best Grid Reference App For Android that passed our tests.
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Check out our list of the 8 Best Grid Reference App For Android, tried and tested by our expert reviewers.
8 Best Grid Reference App For Android
1. My GPS Coordinates
“Share your GPS location with ease via email, text message or social media.
Find your current location on Maps with just one click.
Be aware that GPS does not work well indoors, so try to use it outside most of the time.
Latitude and longitude are displayed in both decimal format and one of following:
– DMS degrees, minutes and seconds sexagesimal
– DDM degrees and decimal minutes
– DD decimal degrees
– UTM Universal Transverse Mercator
– MGRS Military Grid Reference System
Internet connection is not needed but it’s helpful to get better accuracy.
Features:
– You can take a photo from your current geographical position and then share it with friends and family
– Copy data to clipboard
– Share current location with your friends
– Send a text message with your current location with only one click
– Save your current location and browse it later
– Check your current location on Maps
– Share saved locations or view them on Maps
– Save photos in history
– Adjust photo overlay settings to your need such as text color, font size and text position
– Export or import your data from other device, even from other system
– Export your data to popular GPX and KML formats
– Application is compatible with material design guidelines
Data is based on WGS84.
Enjoy
Disclaimer:
Accuracy depends on quality of GPS hardware in your device as well as outside weather conditions.”
2. BMC RAD
The Regional Access Database (RAD) is the online service from The BMC allowing you to find the latest access advice for crags in England and Wales.
This app allows you
– to view crags with access advice on a map or as a list
– to search for crags
– to view detailed access advice and information
– to mark crags as ‘favourites’ and get a quick reference view of them on the app dashboard
– report incorrect information to The BMC (not currently all devices – drop an email to access@thebmc.co.uk in the interim)
3. Grid Reference
Displays the UK Ordnance Survey ( OS ) Grid Reference based upon your current location.
4. Grid Reference Free OS
“Displays the grid reference for your current location. Currently supports UK Ordnance Survey (OS) grid references to 4, 6, 8 or 10 figures.
The app also displays your WGS84 Latitude and Longitude values and whether your current position is within the correct range for UK grid references.
GB Grid Reference Values are used on Ordnance Survey Maps in Great Britain (UK Mainland).”
5. Grid Reference Free
“Displays the grid reference for your current location. Currently supports UK Ordnance Survey (OS) grid references to 4, 6, 8 or 10 figures.
The app also displays your WGS84 Latitude and Longitude values and whether your current position is within the correct range for UK grid references.
GB Grid Reference Values are used on Ordnance Survey Maps in Great Britain (UK Mainland).”
6. Map Coordinates
“A single tap on the map gives you access to world coordinates. In addition, Map Coordinates offers a full set of tools like distance measurement, current GPS location, history / favorite locations, share location, find location or copy coordinates / address. You can switch between multiple coordinate types like decimal degrees, DMS (degrees, minutes and seconds) or even special types like what3words, MGRS, UTM or GEOREF.
The app is designed to easily determine the coordinates and address of a point on the map and share them with friends via SMS, email or social apps.
When you need to find a location, you can either type / paste the address / coordinates in a search field or enter each coordinate value one by one in it’s own field using the advanced search options. what3words, MGRS, UTM or GEOREF can be searched for only by using the single search field.
The current GPS location is best received while the mobile device is located outdoors. The GPS satellites are easy to be found when there is no interference like buildings or clouds. Even if the device is located indoor, the location can be accurately found through WiFi network but only if the device is connected to that network.
The side drawer menu is used to navigate between different parts of the app like History / Favorites but it is also used to switch the map provider. The available map providers are Google Maps and Open Street Maps, each of them having different map types. Under Open Street Maps there is also a compass available all the time.
Settings can also be accessed from the side navigation drawer. There you have the options to switch between existing coordinates types, change the visibility of the address bar or you can enable the Distance measure tool and the Elevation tool. Elevation displays the altitude of the selected location on the map.
Notes:
1. GPX and KML file types are supported with certain limits: Only simple waypoints are processed for GPX files and only Placemarks are processed for KML files.
2. UTM, MGRS and GEOREF coordinates types are available as paid options
We hope that this app fulfills your needs but if you have any other expectations, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will try to help you out.”
7. GridReferenceFreeIreland
“Displays the grid reference for your current location. Supports the Irish grid reference system and the newer Irish Transverse Mercator (ITM) system which replaces it.
You can select to display just one or both of the different grid references. The Irish grid reference can be displayed as 4, 6, 8 or 10 figures. ITM always shows the required 12 figures.
The app also displays your WGS84 Latitude and Longitude values and whether your current position is within the correct range for the Irish grid reference systems.”
8. OS Locate
“Make the most of your adventures in the great outdoors with OS Locate. Used alongside your Ordnance Survey map, OS Locate is a fast and highly accurate means of pinpointing your exact location on the map, anywhere in Great Britain. If you have lost your bearings or simply would like a little reassurance, OS Locate is the ideal companion for all enthusiasts of the great outdoors.
The app converts GPS location readings from your mobile phone to Ordnance Survey National Grid references, enabling you to determine precisely where you are on an Ordnance Survey map. No mobile signal? No problem; OS Locate does not require a mobile signal to function – the inbuilt GPS system can be relied upon, even in the most remote areas.
Simply download the app and switch on your device’s location services (Settings – Privacy – Location services).
Compass accuracy: the app relies on your device’s internal compass and if this is inaccurate the displayed compass will be incorrect as well. Accuracy generally increases the longer you have the app open and many users report moving the device in a figure-eight help calibrate the compass and gives a more accurate reading. Of course, like any compass, keep away from metallic or magnetic objects!
OS Locate is packed with additional features. The ‘Share’ button allows you to connect with friends and family via messaging and social media – let them know where you are, how your adventure is progressing and what time you will be home. Use the handy digital compass to take your bearings – always ensuring you are on the right track. For those who are keen to learn more about maps and navigation, the ‘About’ button hosts a wealth of information including hints and tips and a guide to map reading. In addition, you will find simple yet comprehensive guides on how to use eastings and northings.
OS Locate – know where you are.
OS Locate is a complementary tool for Ordnance Survey paper maps. You should always have an Ordnance Survey paper map and baseplate compass when exploring the great outdoors.
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Please ensure your Location Services are turned on.”