Decision sheet — Android & iPhone
Precise versus approximate location
You are choosing how exact a location needs to be.
Verdict
Match it to the task
A service may work with an approximate area instead of exact coordinates. Choose precision based on the task, not the marketing label.
How to check
- Check the app’s current precision setting.
- Decide whether the task needs an exact point.
- Review or revoke precision after the task ends.
The honest limit
Approximate location should not be interpreted as a street-level position.
Official source: Apple Support: Location Services and privacy