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Fantastic capabilities
Jonathan, I love your app and have been using it for quite some time. You and your team have made big strides over the past year in features and capabilities; keep up the great work. One area I would suggest improving soon is the waypoint database functionality. If you could square this away and add some of the additions other users have mentioned in some of the more recent reviews, you would have a pretty substantial app that is only rivaled by TS-SCI level software offered by the DoD. Great work, and I’ll be in touch via email soon to give you more detailed input.👍Show lessgruntstylesucks82
Quality MGRS app
I’ve had this for a couple years, but just came back to it after using another app. TacNav has really made some killer improvements to the functionality of the app - offline maps, drawing mode improvements, speed and stability enhancements, etc. This is now probably the best MGRS/UTM app on the App Store. Can you add GPX import/export options next? That would be a great addition, along with the ability to automatically calculate the distance/direction from 2 separate waypoints. Thanks man...Show lessJeryl-Swing-
Effective and accurate
For background, I’m an infantryman (PSG/SFC) and Tactical NAV is perfect for dismounted operations and fires planning and integration. Most importantly, it’s accurate and also easy to use. I have young privates and numerous NCOs using this daily out in the field, and for the squad/platoon and above, TACNAV is also perfect for offensive and defensive planning and coordination.
One thing to highlight, the ability to use Tactical NAV completely offline and while in airplane mode is groundbreaking (its very secure and operationally safe) compared to other publicly available and Army-issued apps and software devices out there. Bring this completely online and enable force tracking between individuals and units, and this app would be untouchable.Show lessStrike Hold! ATW!
Developer Response
Strike, Thanks for the great feedback brother. I’ll see what I can do with regard to the “troop tracking” capabilities you mention in your review. Keep fighting the good fight on your end and we really appreciate your support. AATW! - JonAwesome military navigation app!
This is a great military navigation app and the offline maps feature is awesome. I’ve used this for about a year or so, and I’m a platoon sergeant at Fort Bragg and Tactical NAV has really come in handy for me.
I’ve planned airborne ops using this, and have recently been using the new camera mode to share observer/firing point locations with other members to help with target analysis and MDMP.
The most important aspect of TACNAV is the fact that’s it’s pinpoint accurate. Every grid I’ve pulled is within 1-2 meters of every other Army issued equipment that we have to sign for. Why use that heavy and restrictive stuff when you have an app that does it all, and then some?Show lessSheriff Airborne
Great App
Jon,
I’ve been going back and forth for months whether to download this app or not. And I’m glad that I did. I absolutely love it. It’s a great app. You did a great job building this.
I was just wondering two things that could possibly be fixed or maybe tweaked if possible.
When you place a waypoint on the map, can you please make it to where the label name is closer to the icon that it is labeled on. What I want to do is label a waypoint, but also be able to zoom out a few times and the waypoints not be overlapping each other. To get a bigger picture on what my teams are looking at. When you zoom out just a couple of times, all of the labels overlap each other and you can’t tell what they are unless you zoom all the way in.
Is there anyway you can make download the app on a different account such as Google Play, for my laptop, even though I have already purchased it for iPhone? I use my laptop a lot of mission planning but I cannot download it on the google play store because I have to buy it again. Maybe a “sign in” option for people who have bought it one either google play or iPhone.
Thanks again for the app. I do appreciate it.
John W.Show lessJWhis3
Developer Response
John, Thanks for your service, brother! My father is a retired Indiana State Police officer and former Sheriff, so honoring our first responders is very important to me. So really, thank you. Additionally, I appreciate you leaving such a kind review with such excellent and detailed feedback. We are actively coding TACNAV behind the scenes, so your input is very well-timed. The waypoint-label feedback is a good one, so I'll put this on our tracker and get it taken care of here shortly. Regarding somehow merging the app into one platform (iOS and Android), I have an over-arching strategy for the TACNAV platform that I'm confident you'll find useful. iOS and Android are two separate codes, and because of this, it's challenging to do what you want to do "currently" (I know what you're trying to say, though). Hopefully, in early 2020, we can start work on "unifying" the platform across all major operating systems. Again, thanks for taking the time to leave such a well-thought-out review for Tactical NAV -- it really means a lot. If you have any additional feedback or need to get in touch with me, my email is 'jonathan@tacticalnav.com'. Have a good one, and I appreciate the support! - JonathanPrompt service
The app is excellent as a part of terrain analysis with satellite imagery and and accurate MGRS checks. When I experienced an issue with the app, I was able to reach out via the contact information on Tactical Nav's Facebook page. There prompt service and outstanding customer service makes for a valuable resource all around!Show lessCaz586
Great app exceptional customer service!!
I am a police officer and avid outdoorsman and I have used this app for both. I have use this app for both training and live police operations. Everything from surveillance to warrant execution and it offers comprehensive mapping and target location features.
I have use this on camping hiking and canoeing trips and it allows you to mark beginning, middle and end points that are easy to read and easy to share with others in your group.
When I had a problem with minor bugs in the operation of the app I emailed Johnathan singer and he replied within minutes. He fully explained the behind the scenes technical work he is currently doing to fix the bugs and assured me that future updates would fix any of these issues. Customer service is absolutely outstanding.
I would absolutely recommend this app to anybody with any police, military or outdoors needs!Show lessAuthority Arms
Developer Response
Thanks, brother. And THANK YOU for your service as well! - JonathanGreat App
I had the tigr system in 2014 when it came out in CCO 1-327. That system was very helpful and made marking and planning a breeze. After trying tactical NAV I’m a little bias toward it now. It’s user friendly design makes it easy for the private all the way up the chain of command. I would trust this app on the battlefield and during training more than what’s out now.
I’ve tried several apps when it comes to Military use and use in my hobbies such as hunting and fishing. I have been able to mark way points on big bodies of water and rivers and it takes me right back to them each time. Great app and well worth it!Show lessSteelRain7
Developer Response
SR, Thanks for the great review, brother! Glad you like the app and are using it in a variety of different ways. Let me know if you have any questions or feedback for me in the future and keep up the good fight! - JonathanUnparalleled
I have been utilizing cutting edge moving map software in my job for nearly 10 years. TacticalNav is by far the best open source moving map app available for iOS. You will not find the level of imagery clarity and accuracy anywhere else on the app store. The features embedded within the app are extremely user-friendly and continue to improve over time.
This app is 100% designed from the ground up to aid in rapid grid/coordinate determination, and allows you to route plan and terrain associate unlike any other open source app available. You would need to download 3 other apps to do what TacticalNav can do.
I highly encourage the use of this app.
-JTAC InstructorShow lessJayG9500
City use / Hiking uses
This app isn’t just deployable to war zones! I am a prior Army Sergeant who loves to go out into the wild and I don’t always grab my Garmin but I always have my phone! With this app I can feel at ease knowing I have the technology to find my way out of the thick of it if I get turned around! The map is as easy to view as those such as google and maps by Apple. If you are in city limits there is even store names and very detailed mapping of the area streets and side alleys!
On the military side of this, the owner takes the lives of Soldiers very serious and created this to ensure those lobbing rounds down range had the best tool available to ensure call for fire was as accurate as possible to ensure the lives lost were the intended targets and to ensure those who called it in got the protection they needed! He didn’t create this app just for a dollar sign, he would put the lives saved and protected by the accuracy of his app over any amount of money, that’s the kind of guy who is putting his life into this!
“What is the sound of artillery”Show lessLuminox4
