# Mgrs & Utm Map vs MCG Maps

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 chart position (#193 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mgrs & Utm Map | MCG Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrs-and-utm-map/id1439891984/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcg-maps/id6804012609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vahid Cataltas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439891983) | [Mission Critical Guidance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804012613) |

## What reviewers say

### Mgrs & Utm Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrs-and-utm-map/id1439891984)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS support, Accurate position display, Multiple map layers, KML import/export, Outdoor activity helper

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent for military utilities
- ⭐ Surprisingly powerful and accurate for a free app
- ⭐ Great app to have, recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Ads block crucial information like coordinates
- 🚫 Layers and features not working as expected
- 🚫 App crashes and becomes unusable
- 🚫 Paid version doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with importing and exporting KML files
- Inability to plot grids and see coordinates
- App constantly re-centers to user's location

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcg-maps/id6804012609)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mgrs & Utm Map free?

Mgrs & Utm Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MCG Maps free?

MCG Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mgrs & Utm Map or MCG Maps?

MCG Maps is rated higher. Mgrs & Utm Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while MCG Maps averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mgrs & Utm Map or MCG Maps have ads?

Mgrs & Utm Map shows ads; MCG Maps does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*