# iTAK vs MGRS@Work

The clearest difference is rating: MGRS@Work at 4.0 against iTAK's 3.6. iTAK's advantage is ratings volume (155 vs 1) and chart position (#210 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

MGRS@Work holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTAK has 155 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTAK | MGRS@Work |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itak/id1561656396/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrswork/id6659373822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **155** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#210** | — |
| Size | 276 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Department of the Army, TAK Product Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561656398) | [Henning Bjorneng Sagen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764584227) |

## What reviewers say

### iTAK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itak/id1561656396)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance when functioning properly
- 📍 Real-time location tracking works well
- 🔄 Good core TAK server connectivity
- 📦 Convenient data package sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ❌ Significantly fewer features than ATAK Android version
- 🔌 Poor compatibility with ATAK ecosystem
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- 🗺️ Limited map options (Apple Maps only, outdated imagery)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


### MGRS@Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrswork/id6659373822)

This navigation app provides precise location data using the Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) and an advanced compass. Designed for professionals in demanding fields, it offers an intuitive interface for quick access to critical navigation information.

**Highlights:** MGRS coordinate support, Advanced real-time compass, User-friendly interface, Quick access to critical data, Reliable performance in demanding environments, Apple Watch companion app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTAK free?

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

### Is MGRS@Work free?

MGRS@Work is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iTAK or MGRS@Work?

MGRS@Work is rated higher. iTAK averages 3.6 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while MGRS@Work averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iTAK or MGRS@Work have ads?

Neither iTAK nor MGRS@Work shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTAK or MGRS@Work?

iTAK ships an update every 3 weeks, and MGRS@Work every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTAK was updated on September 24, 2026 and MGRS@Work on September 23, 2026.

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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.*