Mgrs & Utm Map vs MCG Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mgrs & Utm Map
Navigate the outdoors with precision using GPS and multiple coordinate systems. Ideal for military, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts, it displays your accurate position on various map layers and supports KML import/export.
- GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS support
- Accurate position display
- Multiple map layers
- KML import/export
- Outdoor activity helper
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This application is GPS and coordinate systems helper especially for military personnel. It is also a complete helper for mountaineering, trekking and hiking, cross running, scouting, hunting, fishing, geocaching, off-road navigation and all other outdoor activities and sports. With satellite navigation systems such as GPS, GALILEO and GLONASS (GNSS) supported by your device and your sensors, you can see your most accurate position on different map layers. *Import/Export KML
MCG Maps
This offline mapping application allows users to import georeferenced PDF incident maps and view their real-time location on them. It provides tools to add, organize, and share field information, including markers with descriptions and photos, all without requiring an internet connection.
- Import georeferenced PDF incident maps
- View real-time location on map
- Add markers with descriptions and photos
- Integrated compass for orientation
- Coordinate viewing and sharing (DD, DDM, DMS)
- Offline map and data functionality
- Import/export GeoJSON, KML, KMZ formats
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MCG Maps is a simple, offline-first mapping app built for firefighters, by a firefighter. Import your incident GeoPDF and take it into the field. MCG Maps shows your location directly on the map and gives you the tools you need to add, organize, and share field information without turning your map into a full GIS project. Built for the fireline • Import georeferenced PDF incident maps • See your location directly on the operational map • Use an integrated compass for orientation • Add Markers using your current location, manual map placement, or entered coordinates • Add descriptions and photos to Markers • View coordinates in Decimal Degrees (DD), Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM), or Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) • Copy and share Marker coordinates • Move, edit, organize, and share Markers • Share maps with or without your Markers • Exchange MCG Maps packages with other MCG Maps users • Import and export common geographic formats including GeoJSON, KML, and KMZ • Keep multiple maps organized by Fire • Work with your maps and field data offline Simple by design MCG Maps is intended to make the common field workflow fast: open the incident map, see where you are, and mark what matters. There are no ads, no account requirement, and no subscription required to use MCG Maps. Your Fires, maps, Markers, photos, and other operational data are stored locally on your device. MCG Maps includes an optional tip jar for users who want to support continued development. Tipping is completely voluntary and unlocks no additional functionality. Mission Critical Guidance
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCG Maps at none against Mgrs & Utm Map's 1. MCG Maps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Mgrs & Utm Map's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mgrs & Utm Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MCG Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.
MCG Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mgrs & Utm Map has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Mgrs & Utm Map | MCG Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.6K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vahid Cataltas | Mission Critical Guidance LLC |
Bugs and requests
Mgrs & Utm Map
Reported bugs
3 issues- Issues with importing and exporting KML files
- Inability to plot grids and see coordinates
- App constantly re-centers to user's location
Requested features
5 requests- Offline map support
- Ability to rename and manage layers
- Compass calibration and orientation options
- Sharing and syncing of waypoints/markers
- More map types and grid formats (e.g. British National Grid)
MCG Maps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mgrs & Utm Map
- Pro Features$24.99
MCG Maps
No in-app purchases
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