# iTAK vs MilGPS PRO

The clearest difference is price: iTAK at Free against MilGPS PRO's $9.99. iTAK also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (156 vs 1). MilGPS PRO's advantage is chart position (#9 vs #196) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

iTAK is free to download; MilGPS PRO costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iTAK holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTAK has 156 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iTAK ships an update every 3 weeks, MilGPS PRO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTAK | MilGPS PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[3.5 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itak/id1561656396/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milgps-pro/id6760237050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #196 | **#9** |
| Size | 278 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Department of the Army, TAK Product Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561656398) | [mustafa pistofoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696939796) |

## What reviewers say

### iTAK

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

**Currently charting:** #196 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


### MilGPS PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milgps-pro/id6760237050)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This professional-grade navigation app offers advanced GPS features for field operations, including multiple coordinate systems, offline maps, and target management. It supports route planning, track recording, and real-time sensor data for reliable navigation in any condition.

**Highlights:** Multiple coordinate systems (MGRS, UTM, USNG), Offline map downloads and caching, Unlimited waypoint storage and import/export, Real-time digital compass and bearing indicator, Route planning and mission mode, Automatic track recording with ascent/descent calculation, Offline operation without internet connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTAK free?

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

### Is MilGPS PRO free?

MilGPS PRO costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iTAK or MilGPS PRO?

iTAK is rated higher. iTAK averages 3.5 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while MilGPS PRO averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iTAK or MilGPS PRO have ads?

Neither iTAK nor MilGPS PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTAK or MilGPS PRO?

iTAK ships an update every 3 weeks, and MilGPS PRO every 2 weeks. Most recently, iTAK was updated on October 20, 2026 and MilGPS PRO on October 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iTAK or MilGPS PRO?

iTAK currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and MilGPS PRO at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*