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Make the most of your adventures in the great outdoors with OS Locate.
Pros & Cons
- Offline GPS capability—works without mobile data
- Converts location data to OS National Grid references for precise mapping
- Strong OS map workflow compatibility with paper maps
- Built-in sharing and map-reading guidance for outdoor use
- Compass accuracy depends on the device's magnetometer and may require calibration
- Background GPS usage can significantly impact battery life
- Fewer built-in navigation/route-planning features compared with some competitors
About OS Locate
OS Locate is a travel & local app developed by Ordnance Survey Ltd.
Download Statistics
OS Locate has been downloaded 320 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 670 times.
User Ratings
OS Locate is rated 4.00 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 660 ratings.
App Information
OS Locate is FREE to download. The APK download size is 25.82 MB. The latest version available is 1.3.1. The last update was on November 10, 2022.
Technical Requirements
OS Locate requires Android 4.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2014.
More data about OS Locate
| Price | Free to download |
| Total downloads | 320 thousand |
| Recent downloads | 670 |
| Rating | 4.00 based on 660 ratings |
| Ranking | Not ranked |
| Version | 1.3.1 |
| APK size | 25.8 MB |
| Number of libraries | 23 |
| Designed for Android | 4.0+ |
| Suitable for | Everyone |
| Ads | NO ads |
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Downloads over time
OS Locate has been downloaded 320 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 22 downloads per day.
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Frequently asked questions about OS Locate
Is OS Locate free?
Yes. OS Locate is free to download from Google Play.
Is OS Locate still available?
Yes. OS Locate is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on November 10, 2022.
Does OS Locate contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list OS Locate as containing ads.
What Android version does OS Locate require?
OS Locate runs on Android 4.0 and higher.
How large is the OS Locate APK?
The OS Locate APK is 25.82 MB.
Is OS Locate suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of OS Locate as suitable for everyone.
How many times has OS Locate been downloaded?
Google Play lists 100,000+ downloads for OS Locate.
How do people rate OS Locate?
OS Locate scores 4.00 out of 5 stars, from 656 ratings on Google Play.
Who made OS Locate?
OS Locate was developed by Ordnance Survey Ltd. It is listed in the travel & local category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to OS Locate?
People looking at OS Locate also look at these travel & local apps: OutDoors GPS - Offline OS maps, Great Britain Topo Maps, Compass - Digital Compass, Accurate Compass, Compass.
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