# iTAK — user reviews > 99 indexed App Store user reviews of iTAK by United States Department of the Army, TAK Product Center, rated 3.60/5 from 155 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itak/id1561656396/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itak/id1561656396.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 62 · 4★ 26 · 3★ 30 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 26 ## What do users think of iTAK? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface - 🚀 Smooth performance when functioning properly - 📍 Real-time location tracking works well - 🔄 Good core TAK server connectivity - 📦 Convenient data package sharing - 🗺️ Decent map visualization and overlays - 💰 Free application - 🎯 Effective for basic tactical operations **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes - ❌ Significantly fewer features than ATAK Android version - 🔌 Poor compatibility with ATAK ecosystem - 🔋 Excessive battery drain - 🗺️ Limited map options (Apple Maps only, outdated imagery) - 📤 Export/upload functionality broken - 🔐 Complicated server connection setup process - 📚 Lack of documentation and user guidance - ⚙️ Settings don't persist after app restart - 🔄 Data synchronization issues with ATAK users - 🎨 Inconsistent UI/UX compared to ATAK **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when exporting data packages - App crashes when uploading files with local data - App crashes when importing overlays - App crashes when changing map types - App crashes when creating missions - App freezes when handling large numbers of objects (15+) - Indoor mapping causes app shutdown - Markers disappear on app reopening - Markers don't sync deletion status with ATAK users - HTTP video stream links don't work - Mesh network mode not functioning properly - Settings reset to defaults on restart - Toolbar disappears randomly - Notification badges don't clear properly - Unable to rename points of interest - Duplicate server entries appear - Unexpected shutdowns and crashes - Connection failures to TAK servers - Message notifications not appearing on iPhone - App won't launch after deletion/reinstallation - Data Sync broken in version 2.10.1 - Overlay import causes instant crash - Markers become invisible with ArcGIS updates **Most requested features** - Meshtastic and LoRa device support - GRG (Grid Reference Graphic) functionality - Mesh network integration (GoTenna, Beartooth) - Plugin support system - Google Maps or alternative map providers - Offline map download capability - Angular measurement unit conversion (degrees to mil) - Nautical miles unit of measurement - Video stream support (HTTP/RTSP) - CASEVAC calling functionality - Polar plot tool - Data package import from Android ATAK - Bluetooth radio integration - Apple Watch companion app - Ability to edit and delete toolbar items - True/Magnetic bearing distinction - Point dragging and repositioning - Contact/team management system - Mission creation and editing - Windows TAK Server version - Improved notification system - Chinese language support - Better documentation and tutorials ## Newest reviews (21 of 99) ### 2/5 — It shouldn’t be this hard *2026-05-25, version 2.12.3* I just went through the struggles of blindly setting a server up, and now this is making me want to punt my phone off a mountain. I have used AI to try and figure out what is going wrong. The android version I setup is running great. iOS won’t let me actually click the certificate for server import. I can’t manually enter the server info QR doesn’t work. ### 4/5 — Shines in simplicity, pales in features *2026-02-18* This app has the smoothness and simplicity of an iOS app, but greatly lacks the feature richness of ATAK. It’s a trade-off that isn’t well communicated in the app description. Not sure who is funding this effort, but it certainly feels intentional. ### 2/5 — ATAK *2025-12-09, version 2.12.3* Why can’t it be more like the ATAK version utilized on Android devices. If it was the same but on iPhone, I would pay for it. ### 3/5 — Missing Meshtastic *2025-10-27, version 2.12.3* This is desperately missing support for Meshtastic and LORA devices. ### 4/5 — High potential with current shortfalls *2025-10-24* iTAK has a lot of potential, but there needs to be more updates to fix the bugs. Can’t connect via mesh network, app crashes when sharing packages, etc. ### 4/5 — PACKAGES EXPORT PROBLEM *2025-10-19, version 2.12.3* The app is complet and everything fine, but I’ve got a problème with exporting the package, at the moment I click on the export button the app crash, can you do anything to fix that ?? ### 4/5 — Some functions are not available at the moment *2025-09-24, version 2.12.3* A great app. But the GRG function is not available on IOS at the moment ### 2/5 — Se car al exportar el package *2025-09-22, version 2.12.3* No te deja exportar el proyecto ### 4/5 — UDP Multicast *2025-09-12, version 2.12.3* Does “Enable Mesh Network Mode” cause iTAK broadcast CoT events via UDP? ### 3/5 — Great but buggy… *2025-08-26* Great app when it’s working properly has several paths where it will crash. For example trying to upload a data package which contains a local file seems to make the app crash 10/10 times. ### 3/5 — Indoor Mapping not Functional *2025-08-07, version 2.12.2* The indoor mapping is not functioning correctly. When I go to place the phone on the “red line” it automatically shuts me out of the app. ### 4/5 — It’s great, but lacks the features of ATAK *2025-08-02* iTAK is a fantastic app. It’s easy to use, fairly intuitive. My only real problem with it is that for some reason, GRG does not work & the ability to call a casevac isn’t there. That’s not the end of the world for most people, but it is a feature I’d like to see. However, the core functions are present and work really well. The only problems you’ll have is with your server. ### 2/5 — Needs more aTak features *2025-07-03, version 2.12.2* If you’re wanting “aTak” for your iphone this will leave you wanting more. Can’t even do a simple polar plot. And why does iTak have to have a look and feel that is nothing like aTak. A little hint of commonality would be appreciated. ### 4/5 — Super mise à jour mais… *2025-05-29, version 2.12.0* La mise à jour est très bien, Data Sync fonctionne beaucoup mieux mais il n’est pas encore totalement compatible avec les utilisateurs d’ATAK. Mes marqueurs apparaissent bien sur le feed des utilisateurs de ATAK mais ils ne disparaissent pas visuellement quand ils ont été supprimés. ### 4/5 — Please fix iTAK video stream of HTTP not working!! *2025-04-11, version 2.11.1* It works on ATAK, WinTAK, and VLC, but the same link does not work on iTAK. ### 4/5 — We need a new angular measurements *2025-04-08, version 2.11.1* The app has greatly improved in the past few years but it still lack the ability to switch from degrees to angular mil. ### 3/5 — Some additional stuff *2025-03-21, version 2.11.0* So the app has improved since the last time I looked at it. Pretty good honestly.. but.. Improvements: -Let me delete and actually edit the tool bar Range tool doesn’t display the bearing and it is also in true vs magnetic. Can we adjust this? Is this product still getting improvements or trying to find funding. ### 4/5 — ITAK & Meshtastic *2025-03-11, version 2.10.3* We love the app first off but it would be nice you guys release a firmware update update for the use of plugins Especially for MESHTASTIC for iPhone why does android get all the ATAK functions and we are left out on the side lines. Please hook it up even if it’s a one time purchase of $1.99 to permanently unlock Plugins in ITAK especially the Meshtastic plugin Thanks again ### 3/5 — 語言 *2025-02-10, version 2.10.3* 可以有中文嗎？ ### 3/5 — NEEDS Meshtastic *2025-02-08, version 2.10.3* GoTenna by no Meshtastic? Why? Useless to me with mesh integration. I’m a HAM but jeeze… 10/10 stars wouldn recommend ### 4/5 — Feedback *2025-01-15, version 2.10.1* Oct 2024 Great app! Using point dropper, allow me to long press on a point and move it. Thanks. Jan 2025 The latest 2.10.1 update broke Data Sync. Please fix ASAP. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Ital *2026-06-03, version 2.12.3* Not compatible with other users on Android’s. Very frustrating. ### 1/5 — itak *2026-04-10, version 2.12.3* Imagine Apple taking a working product and making it their own less capable less intuitive design, that’s iTAK. Every time I come back to iTAK I am always disappointed. Yes they have made minimal updates but when compared to ATAK it’s completely obsolete. You can’t share data packages between the two and there are a plethora of tools available for ATAK for your specific applications. If you really need ATAK then you really need an Android, otherwise you’re wasting your time. ### 1/5 — No funciona *2025-11-24, version 2.12.3* No funciona en IOS ### 1/5 — Good luck trying to set it up *2025-11-13, version 2.12.3* The app would’ve been good if the sign up process didn’t take a rocket science degree overall not streamlined and clunky. Make it where you can sign in and connect with the account you make on the website so that anyone can navigate it and use it ### 1/5 — Used to be good…. *2025-07-28, version 2.12.2* It worked ok for a while and then all of a sudden out of nowhere for no reason whatsoever it just stopped using the overlays I used. So now it’s completely useless to me…. ### 1/5 — App not working *2025-01-14, version 2.10.0* The app have an unexpectedly shutting down ### 1/5 — Komplett nutzlos *2025-01-03, version 2.10.0* Funktioniert nicht bricht jedes Mal ab und man kann sich nicht verbinden! ### 1/5 — La app se congela *2023-12-02, version 2.8* Con la última actualización se congela al intentar realizar cualquier acción, incluso moviendo el mapa. ### 1/5 — Pretty much worthless *2023-08-08, version 2.7* Adding a server is such a hassle that it makes trying to use this app a waste of time. Would give 0 stars if possible. ### 1/5 — Nicht zu empfehlen *2023-01-16, version 2.4.1* Das ist Google Maps ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Connection issues *2026-01-18* I have been connection issues with my server, the app connects for a few minutes then disconnects. However I’m still connected to the server as I can still receive video and send data from the server. When this happens and it’s “disconnected” from the server all contacts are gone and no contacts are overlayed on the map. Data sync doesn’t work, I’m able to receive data sync however can’t send markers and an error comes up. ### 5/5 — Buena app *2025-11-08, version 2.12.3* Sencilla y perfecta para conectarse con mi servidor TAK. Espero que la actualicen más a menudo. ### 5/5 — Great for work *2025-07-27* This is a great app for work and traveling while in the military. We use it to build out training and connect people. Side note: App is crashing trying to export packages. Please help! ### 5/5 — 到底如何呢？ *2025-03-19, version 2.11.0* 🐮逼 ### 5/5 — Mesthastic and bluetooth walkie-talkie functionality *2024-11-14* Please add functionality for regular mesthastic devices 400-800/900mhz, they are extremely cheap so it's easy for an entire team to get them, also..new radios like the Radtel RT-900 and KSUT UV-110D cost under $25 and are open between 18-999mhz, they also have Bluetooth app programing, might be possible to connect to this radios and use itak without any cables, or alternatively and easier..with a bluetooth universal kenwood type microphone (like the abbree bluetooth microphone on aliexpress for $17), the universal kenwood adaptor could be used and connected to Itak, that would work with any baofeng/quansheng/radtel etc radio as long as you connect the bluetooth adapter. ### 5/5 — Lo userei molto più spesso se venisse aggiornato regolarmente *2024-10-28, version 2.9.3* Se questa app fosse aggiornata per trasmettere e ricevere da altre cam e droni la userei dí più!!!! ### 5/5 — App works well but with Meshtastic plugin was installed *2023-12-13, version 2.8* The apps works and runs as it should, but I wish that the Meshtastic plugin was preloaded into it. ### 5/5 — 還不錯 *2023-06-26, version 2.7* 對於計畫 ### 5/5 — Excellent platform 5 Star 👍🏻👊🏻 *2023-06-18, version 2.7* An excellent platform but how do you create your own server ? ### 5/5 — Off line map *2022-06-06, version 2.0* Great app! But how can download offline maps? --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*