# TAKLite — Lightweight TAK Client

> Lightweight TAK Client (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Fridlich.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taklite/id6765927883 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Fridlich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896129537)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-07-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taklite/id6765927883/reviews.md

## What is TAKLite?

TAK Lite is a lightweight Cursor on Target (CoT) client that connects to TAK servers for real-time team situational awareness. See your team's positions on a live map, share your location, and send emergency alerts — all without the complexity of full ATAK/iTAK.

Features:

Real-time position sharing with your team via TAK server (FreeTAKServer, TAK Server)
Live map with team member locations, callsigns, and team colors
14 team colors matching ATAK standards (Cyan, Red, Green, Blue, etc.)
Emergency alert system with 4 alert types (911 Alert, Ring The Bell, In Contact, Geo-fence Breached)
Automatic reconnection when network connectivity changes
Background location reporting
TLS mutual authentication with certificate support
QR code enrollment for easy server setup
Street, satellite, and hybrid map views
Stale user detection — markers gray out when team members go offline
Requirements:

iOS 17.0 or later
TAK server connection (FreeTAKServer or official TAK Server)
Valid client certificate for TLS connections
TAK Lite is designed for small teams who need simple, reliable position tracking without the overhead of a full tactical suite.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-07-24

• Multiple server connections now available 
• Bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2026-07-17

Satellite connectivity
TAK Lite now works over satellite networks where available, stay connected to your team even beyond cellular coverage. The app automatically detects satellite connections and adapts to conserve bandwidth, so your position keeps flowing when it matters most.

Apple Watch support (in the works)
A companion Apple Watch app is on the way! send emergency alerts from your wrist, check your connection status at a glance, and receive team alerts right on your watch. Groundwork is in place and rolling out soon.

Plus general improvements and reliability refinements throughout.

### 1.1.9 — 2026-07-07

• Added phone call feature: tap a PLI user to see radial menu with phone and info icons
• Phone numbers are broadcast in PLI CoT and parsed from other TAK users
• Fixed RTSP video playback: forced TCP transport for reliable drone feed streaming
• Runtime permission for reading device phone number

### 1.1.7 — 2026-07-05

• MIL-STD-2525C and custom iconset icon support for incoming TAK markers
• Edit, send, and delete actions on received markers with custom icons

### 1.1.4 — 2026-06-05

• Drone/UAS support: Drones appear on the map with a dedicated quadcopter icon and callsign
• Live video: Watch drone RTSP camera feeds in a floating, draggable, resizable picture-in-picture window
• Sensor FOV overlay: Real-time field of view cone shows where the drone's camera is pointing
• Drone menu: Watch feed, view drone info, or locate the operator with one tap
• Auto-reconnect: Video player detects stream loss and automatically reconnects when the broadcast resumes

## Related topics

[itak aware](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/itak-aware)

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