My Experience with GPS Coordinates Finder
I saw this app mentioned in a forum thread about free study tools and, honestly, I didn’t get it at first. Why would I need coordinates when I have Google Maps? I downloaded it anyway because it was free and my phone had space. The real test came last Tuesday afternoon. My study group was trying to meet at a specific bench in the huge main campus quad, a place maps just calls “University Green.” Texts like “near the big oak” were getting us nowhere. I opened GPS Coordinates Finder, tapped the screen on my spot, and shared the numbers in our group chat. Two people pasted them into their phones and walked straight to me. It was weirdly satisfying. That moment made the app stick on my home screen.
Features Worth Noting
For a free tool, it does the one thing it promises really well. Getting your current coordinates is instant—just open the app and they’re right at the top of the screen. I used the address search to find the exact coordinates for the public library’s west entrance before heading there on Saturday, which was handy. Being able to save locations is simple but effective; I have my bus stop, my favorite corner of the library, and that campus bench saved now. The different coordinate formats mean nothing to me, but my roommate who’s a geography major thought it was cool. The compass feature that points to a saved spot is fun to play with, though I haven’t seriously needed it yet.
What Needs Work
The app feels a bit barebones and the design is pretty basic, which is fine, but it leads to some hiccups. The map can be slow to load sometimes, especially when I switched from WiFi to cellular data walking to class. My main issue was with support. I couldn’t figure out how to delete a saved location I’d misspelled. I emailed the developer through the contact in the app store on Wednesday morning. By Friday evening, I’d only gotten a one-line reply that just said “use the edit function” with no instructions on where to find it. I felt pretty ignored. For a student trying to quickly organize things, that was frustrating.
Pricing
You can’t beat free, and that’s the biggest point in its favor for me. The ads are just a small banner at the bottom. They haven’t popped up or interrupted me while I’m trying to get a location, which I appreciate. There are options to pay to remove ads and get some extra features, but as someone just using this for simple, occasional tasks, the free version has been enough. I wouldn’t pay for it in its current state, especially after the support experience.
Developer Notes
The app is by EzgApps. Looking at their other stuff, they seem to make a lot of these simple, single-purpose utility apps. It explains why GPS Coordinates Finder feels very functional but not super polished. It gets the job done without much flair. The slow support response makes me think it’s a pretty small operation, maybe just one or two people. It’s not a dealbreaker for a free app I use maybe once a week, but it doesn’t inspire a ton of confidence if a major bug ever showed up.
Security & Privacy
The app asks for location access, which is obviously necessary for it to work. Their privacy policy, which I skimmed, says they collect location data to function but don’t share it with third parties for advertising. That seems standard. I haven’t noticed any weird battery drain or data usage spikes since installing it, which is good. For my use—just getting coordinates to share with friends—I’m comfortable with the permissions. I wouldn’t use it for anything super sensitive, but for finding a park bench or a building entrance, it feels safe enough.
How do I get my current GPS coordinates with this app?
Just open the app and your current coordinates appear instantly at the top of the screen. There's no need to tap anything extra—it's designed to give you your location right away.
Can I save locations and share them with others?
Yes, you can save any location by tapping the screen on the map or using the address search, then saving it with a custom name. Sharing is easy—just copy the coordinates and paste them into a message, and anyone with the app can navigate directly to that spot.
How do I delete a saved location I accidentally added?
To delete a saved location, open the saved locations list and look for an edit option—usually a pencil icon or long-press on the entry. If you're having trouble, the developer's support can be slow, so try swiping left on the location or checking the app's settings menu for a delete button.
The map is loading slowly when I switch from Wi-Fi to cellular data. What should I do?
This is a known issue when your network changes. Try closing the app completely and reopening it after your connection stabilizes, or wait a few seconds for the map to catch up. If it persists, make sure your data signal is strong and consider using the app without the map for basic coordinate display.
How does this app compare to Google Maps for finding precise locations?
GPS Coordinates Finder is much better for sharing exact spots like a specific bench in a park, since it gives you raw coordinates that anyone can paste into their phone. Google Maps is great for general navigation but doesn't let you easily share a precise point that isn't a named address.
