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GB Grid Ref Compass Screenshots

iPhone

About GB Grid Ref Compass

Find out your current location on a GB Map, whilst in Great Britain.

This app will give you your GB Grid Ref (Ordnance Survey / OS Grid Reference), along with a Compass Bearing and Latitude and Longitude values in both OSGB36 and WGS84 formats.

The accuracy of the Device GPS signal will also be shown.

Includes a handy graphical guide to the "National Grid" system.

Whilst the app will work worldwide, the values given will only be of use within the United Kingdom.

Ideal for use on walks. Always carry a map and physical compass in addition to your iPhone.

For the best accuracy, use in an open space, away from trees or hill edges.

Like a traditional compass, use with the phone in a flat position, not upright.

When continued usage is required, you can set the iPhone Screen to stay on indefinitely, from the Settings tab.

Send or Share your location information in a Text Message (or iMessage), Email or Tweet*

This app requires Location Services to be enabled in your iPhone, and you must grant permission to the app to use these.

Compatible with iPhone. Not compatible with iPod Touch, or (non-cellular) iPads, due to the lack of GPS and Compass hardware.

* - Internet Connection, and correctly configured Text Message (or iMessage), Email and / or Twitter settings, required to fulfil.

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A sister app is now available for use in Ireland. Please search for Irish Grid Ref Compass.

What's New in the Latest Version 2.0.1

Last updated on Mar 28, 2018

Old Versions

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Under the hood improvements for iOS 11

Version History

2.0.1

Mar 28, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Under the hood improvements for iOS 11

2.0

Mar 22, 2017

- new design and icon

1.50

Jul 1, 2013

- Name Change
- iPhone 5 Support
- New Highly Accurate Grid Calculation

1.3

Aug 2, 2012

- LCD Stay On preference remembered on app reload.

1.2

Jul 28, 2012

- iOS4 Compatibility Problems resolved.

1.1

Jun 25, 2012

New Features:
- Accuracy of Device GPS now shown.
- Text Your Location.
- Email Your Location.
- Tweet Your Location.

Bug Fix:
- "LCD Stay On" feature now works.

1.0

May 14, 2012

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