GPS OS Grid Reference 4+

So simple, so useful

There are other apps that give your current OS grid reference. But this one stands out for its simplicity. There is nothing to do but to open the app, wait a moment if it wasn’t already open and tracking my location, and then take a screenshot.
I do surveys of lichens. When I want to record an observation the first thing I do is to take a screenshot of this app.
That gives me my location and altitude, both vital pieces of information for any survey. Then I take photos of the location, of the lichen, and close-up photos of its details. All images later in time to my screenshot belong to that location, until the next screenshot.
Non-visual information goes into my notebook, cross-referenced to the images by the grid reference and/or the time.
What I like is how this app presents all the information I need clearly and legibly, uncluttered by anything unnecessary. In my camera roll, and later in an image folder, the screenshots stand out clearly, separating out each location where my observations were made.

Developer Response ,

Thank you for sharing your experience Geoffrey. I am always fascinated how people use the app in ways I had never expected.

Useful tool

Useful tool in my Archaeology toolbox, not as accurate as a professional GPS locator but accurate enough for my needs, far better than plotting features on a rain soaked finds card, only downside is there is no ability to store and recall reference information, a screenshot and attaching a note is currently the only way, otherwise a great tool for amateur archaeologists and metal detectorists.

Developer Response ,

If you would like to contact me i maybe be able to offer some suggestions. tom@tomtrails.com

Clear & simple display of OS grid ref

Does what it says on the tin without mobile coverage or adverts! Recent update adds option of greater precision 10 digit references or the more common 6 or 8. Optional purchase to enable sharing of location. All it needs is facility to display lat / long as well to round out this very useful app.

Very useful when working with others who are using paper OS maps. I also prefer os grid refs when on land in uk to the lat/long equiv with deg min sec - easier to remember and direct correlation to metres on the ground.