Gecko Maps vs TacticMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gecko Maps
This navigation app offers online and offline maps with various layers like topography and satellite imagery. It provides geolocation features, waypoint creation, and altitude display. Advanced tools include military coordinate systems and magnetic declination computation.
- Online and offline map access
- Multiple map layers (topography, satellite, OSM)
- Geolocation and GPS trace recording
- Waypoint creation and customization
- Altitude and elevation profile display
- Military coordinate systems (MGRS, UTM)
- Map sharing in MBTiles and GPX formats
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Online and Offline maps Multiple maps and layers : topography, satellite, OpenStreetMap©, Google© Maps, IGN© - France... Download maps in order to display them when you are offline or share them with other users (MBTiles format). Geolocation Visualize your position and record traces using the GPS signal. Share your location with other users. Waypoints, traces and measures Creation and customization of markers and traces. Sharing data in gpx format. Measure distances and angles in ° or mil. Altitude Display altitude. Compute elevation profile of traces. Military use Coordinates MGRS, UTM, lat/long (deg), lat/long (deg, min), lat/long (deg, min, sec). Grid MGRS or latitude/longitude. Compute magnetic declination. Terms of use : https://gecko-map.com/terms Privacy policy : https://gecko-map.com/privacy
TacticMap
This app simplifies navigation and task planning on maps for military personnel and professionals. It offers offline map access, tactical object creation, and support for various coordinate systems. Data is securely stored and can be shared with others.
- Offline map downloads
- Tactical object creation (NATO APP6)
- Multiple coordinate system support
- Layer import/export
- iCloud data storage
- Online and offline functionality
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TacticMap is a multifunctional app, specially designed for military personnel and professionals working with maps and coordinates. Our app simplifies navigation and task planning on maps, even without an internet connection. Key Features: * Map Operations: Download cartographic data for both online and offline use. We offer a wide selection of maps covering various territories and scales. * Creation of Tactical Objects: Our app allows you to create layers and tactical objects according to NATO APP6 standards. You can save and manage critical points and objects on the map. * Support for Coordinate Systems: We support various coordinate systems, including USK2000, WGS84, MGRS, and UTM, enabling you to work with precise data on any terrain. * Import and Export of Layers: Additional functionality in TacticMap allows you to import and export your layers and objects for easy sharing with other users. Plan and collaborate more efficiently. * Data Storage on iCloud: All your data is securely stored in iCloud, ensuring its safety and accessibility on all your devices. We prioritize the data security and confidentiality of our users. Download TacticMap now to access the best tool for working with maps and coordinates. Plan operations, work with precision, and navigate efficiently on the map. Working with geospatial data has never been easier! In-App Purchases: TacticMap can be downloaded for free. Access to some features requires a subscription. Legal Information: Privacy Policy: https://ukropsoft.com/o-nas.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gecko Maps at 100% against TacticMap's 67%. Gecko Maps also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). TacticMap's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. Gecko Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TacticMap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Gecko Maps ships an update every 2 months, TacticMap every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gecko Maps | TacticMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 271 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MaP | Yaroslav Sherstyuk |
Customer experience
Gecko Maps
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In-app purchases
Gecko Maps
- Maps Download$0.991 Month
- IGN© maps$10.991 Year
TacticMap
- 1 Month$1.991 Month
- 6 Months$7.996 Months
- 12 Months$12.991 Year
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