# MAGE by NGA — Real-Time Field Awareness

> Mobile situational awareness app for creating and sharing geotagged field reports with media. (iPhone/iPad app by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mage-by-nga/id1032815042 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/935822508)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.43/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-06-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mage-by-nga/id1032815042/reviews.md

## What is MAGE by NGA?

The MAGE app provides dynamic capabilities for mobile situational awareness.  Originally developed to support first responders deploying in the event of natural disasters, the MAGE app on your mobile device allows you to create geotagged field reports and observations that contain media such as photos, videos and voice recordings and share them instantly with other members of your team.

Using the GPS in your mobile device, MAGE can record user locations in real time. Your locations can be automatically shared only with the other members of your team. The app remains functional if your mobile device loses its network  connection and will upload its local content when a connection is reestablished.

Geospatial data layers, including map tiles and vector data, can be stored on your mobile device and are available at all times. When disconnected from the network, MAGE will use local data layers to continue to provide relevant geospatial information to teammates. MAGE is customizable and can be tailored to your team's situation.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is releasing this application to the general public to increase the impact of government investments in unclassified mobile initiatives. MAGE is not hosted or managed by NGA, in order to use it you will need to get access to your agency or managing entities server.

Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Geotagged field reports
- Media sharing (photos, videos, voice)
- Real-time location sharing
- Offline functionality
- Local geospatial data layers
- Customizable for team needs

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mage-by-nga/id1032815042/reviews.md

### 1/5 — S.O.S

*2017-10-27*

When I try to sign up it gives me an error every time. Please come up with an update or solution. This only happens on the IOS version not the android version of this app.

## Frequently asked questions about MAGE by NGA

### What is MAGE by NGA used for?

MAGE by NGA is used for mobile situational awareness. It allows users to create geotagged field reports with media like photos and videos, and share them instantly with their team.

### Does MAGE by NGA work offline?

Yes, MAGE by NGA remains functional even when your mobile device loses its network connection. It will upload local content once a connection is reestablished.

### Can I use MAGE by NGA without an internet connection?

Yes, MAGE by NGA can store geospatial data layers, including map tiles and vector data, on your mobile device. These local layers are available at all times, allowing you to continue providing relevant geospatial information to teammates when disconnected.

### Is MAGE by NGA free to use?

Yes, MAGE by NGA is available for free. To use it, you will need to get access to your agency or managing entity's server, as it is not hosted or managed by NGA.

### What is the age rating for MAGE by NGA?

MAGE by NGA has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is MAGE by NGA updated?

The latest version of MAGE by NGA is 4.2.2, which was last updated on May 13, 2026. This indicates a history of regular updates.

### What devices support MAGE by NGA?

MAGE by NGA is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

### Does MAGE by NGA have ads?

No, MAGE by NGA does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.2 — 2026-05-13

Bug Fixes and Improvements
• Fixes duplicate polygon rendering on map.
• Fixes dark mode cursor color in form text field and text areas.
• Fixes crashes when syncing feeds, flagging important observations, or logging out.
• Moves the Done/Cancel buttons above the iOS 26 keyboard.
• Moves compass below the Layer button on iOS 18 and iOS 26.
• Fixes padding on Change Password screen's show password toggle on iOS 26.
• Security fix: New user account creation does not print password in plaintext Console logs.

### 4.2.1 — 2026-04-07

Bug fixes and improvements.

• Fixed Server URL authentication issue (Invalid error messages when logging into different servers).
• Fixed Invalid Polygon issue (You can now save polygons again).

### 4.2.0 — 2025-06-16

4.2.0 is rolling back changes to 4.0.7 to fix issues with the last update.

### 4.1.0 — 2025-06-04

* Added a Contact Us button
* Fixed a crash related to Attachment Settings
* Fixed an issue obscurring the map compass on the map
* Fixed a crash related to layers on app start
* Refactored old logic to Swift and SwiftUI
* Updated unit tests

### 4.0.7 — 2024-10-30

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

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