Comparison

Link vs MGRS GPS Mapper

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

Head to head
About

Link

Features
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Link-H is a flight tracking and situational awareness app designed especially for VFR pilots, helicopter operators, flight groups, and aviation users who need a simple way to share and monitor live positions. You can also use Link-H to track family members, business partners, fleet vehicles, or any group that wants private location sharing through a simple tracking channel. Key Features: β€’ Real-time location sharing Share and view live positions with periodic updates. β€’ Private tracking channels Create or join a tracking group with a simple channel number. No admin setup is required. β€’ Location history Review your own tracks and the movement history of people you follow. β€’ Flight information View useful tracker data such as update time, course, speed, altitude, bearing/range, distance to tap point, time to tap point, battery level, and address information. β€’ Aviation map layers Use satellite, standard map, OSM, TOPO, terrain/elevation, NOTAM, and other aviation-focused overlays. β€’ Airport charts and PDF overlays Import supported airport charts, view chart-based ownship position when geospatial data is available, and overlay compatible charts on the map. β€’ NOTAM awareness Load and display NOTAM areas on the map, inspect details, and adjust overlay visibility. β€’ Weather information Access METAR and TAF reports, meteorological radar, and satellite imagery. β€’ Widgets and notifications Use widgets and alerts for visibility, cloud base, and other operational awareness items. β€’ Flight logs Record and review flight history. β€’ Terrain and elevation data Use elevation-based map features to improve situational awareness. Link-H is intended to support situational awareness. It is not a certified navigation system and must not be used as the sole source for flight planning, navigation, or operational decision-making. Always use official aviation publications, approved charts, and certified equipment where required. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://imgapps.net/privacypolicy

About

MGRS GPS Mapper

Features
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MGRS GPS Mapper is a practical field map designed for military, security, outdoor, and coordinate-based navigation users. Plot points, save waypoints, create routes, and work with MGRS, UTM, and Latitude/Longitude in one clean interface. Whether you're planning in the field, measuring distance, or managing saved locations, MGRS GPS Mapper helps you work faster and with better control. FEATURES: β€’ Enter and convert coordinates in MGRS, UTM, and Lat/Lon β€’ Save, rename, organize, and share waypoints β€’ Move saved points directly on the map β€’ Create straight, road, or zigzag routes β€’ View distance while building zigzag routes β€’ Recenter quickly to your current location β€’ Use Night Vision (NVG) and Glove Mode β€’ Designed for practical outdoor and field use PRIVACY: Your location is used only to show your position and, if enabled, to record patrols or routes. No ads. No tracking. No third-party analytics.

Screenshots

Link4 screens
MGRS GPS Mapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Link at Free against MGRS GPS Mapper's $9.99. Link also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). MGRS GPS Mapper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Link is free to download; MGRS GPS Mapper costs $9.99 up front. Link sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.59 per year. MGRS GPS Mapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link ships an update every 2 weeks, MGRS GPS Mapper monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Link versus MGRS GPS Mapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkMGRS GPS Mapper
PriceFree β€” better$9.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size385 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIbrahim gurdalFerkan Sari

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Link

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$2.591 Year
None

MGRS GPS Mapper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Link free?
Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MGRS GPS Mapper free?
MGRS GPS Mapper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Link or MGRS GPS Mapper have ads?
Neither Link nor MGRS GPS Mapper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Link or MGRS GPS Mapper?
Link ships an update every 2 weeks, and MGRS GPS Mapper monthly. Most recently, Link was updated on October 5, 2026 and MGRS GPS Mapper on October 20, 2026.

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