- 87.3LEGITIMACY SCORE
- 91.3SAFETY SCORE
- 4+CONTENT RATING
- FreePRICE
What is OS Locate? Description of OS Locate 2431 chars
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).
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.
OS Locate has been updated to provide even greater peace of mind by providing accurate altitude information. As this is taken from the GPS signal, it will always be available.
Also new for version 1.1, OS Locate will automatically detect whether you are outside Great Britain, and convert Ordnance Survey’s Northing and Easting location information into internationally recognised Latitude and Longitude readings, which can be used anywhere in the world.
Finally, Ordnance Survey has partnered with Silva Compasses to update the virtual compass feature to use Silva’s trademarked design for greater usability.
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OS Locate App User Reviews
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OS Locate Pros
✓ AccuracySeems that the accuracy of the App is about 150 meters out. I have tried it in several locations with varying degrees of mobile signal strengths. The results are not as good as “What 3 Words”..Version: 1.6.0
✓ Great AppGives you a very accurate location every time..Version: 1.5.4
✓ OS Locate Positive ReviewsOS Locate Cons
✗ Watch app missingMy navigation is pretty good but out Paddleboarding today after a long crossing to a featureless bit of coast. For the first time in ages I’d have really welcomed a grid reference. Spent a good 5 minutes scratching my head trying to work out why I couldn’t find os locate on my Apple Watch. In the end we just di a bit more trad navigation and moved location to get a better sight on another feature so no harm done. This evening I discover the watch app has been out of action for 10 months and still not fixed. Looking for an alternative....Version: 1.5
✗ 10 figure please?The OS maps app (which I’m a paid subscriber) gives a 10 figure grid reference, this app however stops at 6, which, unless I’m wrong is a potential difference in accuracy of 100 metres! I’m looking for a simple Apple Watch app to display my current location in (BNG) to use in conjunction with my explorer maps whilst out walking. Is there a reason for the difference in accuracy between your two apps? To have a simple display with gps accuracy and grid reference literally ‘to hand’ and be able to leave the phone in the backpack all day would be a godsend..Version: 1.4.1
✗ OS Locate Negative ReviewsIs OS Locate legit?
✅ Yes. OS Locate is 100% legit to us. This conclusion was arrived at by running over 208 OS Locate user reviews through our NLP machine learning process to determine if users believe the app is legitimate or not. Based on this, AppSupports Legitimacy Score for OS Locate is 87.3/100.
Is OS Locate safe?
✅ Yes. OS Locate is quiet safe to use. This is based on our NLP analysis of over 208 user reviews sourced from the IOS appstore and the appstore cumulative rating of 4.7/5. AppSupports Safety Score for OS Locate is 91.3/100.
Should I download OS Locate?
✅ There have been no security reports that makes OS Locate a dangerous app to use on your smartphone right now.
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Product details of OS Locate
- App Name:
- OS Locate
- App Version:
- 1.6.2
- Developer:
- Ordnance Survey
- Legitimacy Score:
- 87.3/100
- Safety Score:
- 91.3/100
- Content Rating:
- 4+ Contains no objectionable material!
- Category:
- Navigation
- Language:
- EN
- App Size:
- 63.66 MB
- Price:
- Free
- Bundle Id:
- uk.co.ordnancesurvey.mobileapp.locateme
- Relase Date:
- 12 February 2014, Wednesday
- Last Update:
- 02 November 2022, Wednesday - 08:29
- Compatibility:
- IOS 11.0 or later
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