GB Grid Ref Compass

Mike Irving

About this app

Never be lost again! Locate your current GB Grid Reference Map location anywhere in Great Britain.

Your current Compass Bearing / Heading Direction will also be shown, along with Latitude and Longitude values in both OSGB36 and WGS84 formats.

The Accuracy of Readings, as indicated by your device, will also be shown.

GB Grid Ref Compass - Your GPS Grid Reference Finder App!

App will operate internationally, but the "Grid Reference" information is intended for use in Great Britain, mainland UK, using Ordnance Survey / OS Maps. App includes a graphical guide to the OS National Grid.

Ideally suited for use by walkers, hikers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. It is recommended that you should always carry a map and physical compass when on outdoor pursuits.

For best results, use in a flat position, not an upright position. Much like a traditional compass. Use in an open space, where possible, away from trees, buildings and sources of interference.

The screen can, optionally, be set to stay on, for continued on-screen display of Grid Reference information.

Share your Location Information / Grid References via Text Message, Email, or Tweet*

GridRef app compatible with handsets that feature GPS and Compass hardware. You may have to grant the app permission to use this information.

* - Internet Connection, and correctly configured Text Messaging, Email app, required to fulfil. Tweet Functionality will either use the official Twitter App (if installed), or proceed to Twitter.com in your web browser.

Ratings and reviews

Easy to use no adverts. Get warning as uses older android but no problems. Has more cluttered emails than free version, like empty title line on free one. Grid reference unlike free and other apps has single spaces which means you can paste into other apps without having to delete spaces.

This is a good little app, shame it's not been updated for a long time though. Starting to get a message stating it was made for an older version of android. Still, it works and that's what matters. Thank you to the developer, an app I use for taking GPS reference points for wildlife conservation. 😀

pretty well perfect for me. a grid ref, and compass bearing, and a very fair price. I survey trees for the Ancient Tree Inventory, and this is a great help. thank you!

What's new

New design and icon.