Comparison

deedum vs iTAK

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

deedum

Explore the Geminispace with a modern, minimalistic client focused on content. This application offers a document-oriented approach to browsing, distinct from traditional web browsers. It prioritizes user privacy and provides a streamlined internet experience.

Highlights
  • Minimalistic, document-oriented interface
  • Content-focused browsing
  • Gemini protocol client
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Alternative to traditional web browsers
Features
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Browse the Geminispace with deedum! Enjoy a new, modern, minimalistic and document-oriented approach to the Internet, where content is the main focus. What is deedum? deedum is not a Web browser, but rather a Gemini client that enables you to browse the Geminispace (i.e. the World Wide Gemini). deedum is to Gemini what Firefox is to the Web. What is Gemini? Gemini is a new, collaboratively designed internet protocol, which explores the space in between Gopher and the Web, striving to address (perceived) limitations of one while avoiding the (undeniable) pitfalls of the other. Gemini: - Is heavier than Gopher. - Is lighter than the Web. - Will not replace either. - Strives for maximum power to weight ratio. - Takes user privacy very seriously. More information: https://gemini.circumlunar.space/ The source code of this app is released under the terms of the GPLv3 and available in the following repository: https://github.com/snoe/deedum

About

iTAK

This app provides real-time collaborative mapping and team tracking. Share locations, sensor data, videos, and chat with your team. Supports online and offline mapping with various data formats.

Highlights
  • Real-time team tracking
  • Collaborative mapping
  • Online and offline mapping
  • KML/KMZ/GeoPDF overlay import
  • Chat and file sharing
  • Live video streaming
  • Navigation tools
Features
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**Compatible with ALL TAK ecosystem (TAK server, WinTAK, ATAK, WebTAK)** The Team Awareness Kit (TAK) (known as the Tactical Assault Kit in the Department of Defense) application: iTAK is a collaborative geospatial application to see your teams’ locations, sensor information, videos, chat, and more in real-time. iTAK supports Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial sector standards for icons, sensor information, and communication. Data can be pre-loaded into iTAK or downloaded from the network (via TAK Server) when available. iTAK capabilities include: • Online and offline mapping (most standard formats), download the maps right in the app • Blue force / team tracking (BFT) • Collaborative mapping, including points, drawings, locations of interest • Import and display of KML, KMZ, GeoPDF overlays • Location marking, sharing, with photo tagging • Chat, file sharing, photo sharing • Live video streaming with the ability to share video links • Spotted map to mark and share multiple locations across your map • Digital pointer to rapidly mark and share items on the map with your team • Navigation-walking/hiking, driving, also useful flying and air-ground coordination • Center on self or other objects (e.g. another person in the network) • Range, bearing measurement tools • Team Emergency Beacons • Customizable toolbar • 3D perspective • All data is secured and fully compatibility with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK, TAK Server, WinTAK) • Useful for law enforcement, first responders, hunting, fishing, ornithology, wildlife site survey System Requirements Operating System: iOS version 17 and later.

Screenshots

deedum4 screens
iTAK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: deedum at 100% against iTAK's 41%. deedum also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). iTAK's advantage is ratings volume (156 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

deedum holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTAK has 156 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of deedum's written reviews are positive against 41% of iTAK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

deedum ships an update every 2 days, iTAK every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
deedum versus iTAK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdeedumiTAK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better3.5 (156 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better40.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5156 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB278 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLuis Alejandro Avalos TeranUnited States Department of the Army, TAK Product Center

Customer experience

deedum

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

iTAK

All ratings156 ratings
Positive56.4%
Neutral19.2%
Negative24.4%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral28.7%
Negative30.7%

Bugs and requests

deedum

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iTAK

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • 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
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  • 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

Requested features

23 requests
  • Meshtastic and LoRa device support
  • GRG (Grid Reference Graphic) functionality
  • Mesh network integration (GoTenna, Beartooth)
  • Plugin support system
  • Google Maps or alternative map providers
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  • 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

In-app purchases

None

deedum

No in-app purchases

None

iTAK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is deedum free?
deedum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iTAK free?
iTAK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, deedum or iTAK?
deedum is rated higher. deedum averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while iTAK averages 3.5 from 156 ratings.
Do deedum or iTAK have ads?
Neither deedum nor iTAK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, deedum or iTAK?
deedum ships an update every 2 days, and iTAK every 3 weeks. Most recently, deedum was updated on October 2, 2026 and iTAK on October 12, 2026.

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