Comparison

Map Tools vs Achilleus 3D Tactical Map

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

Head to head
About

Map Tools

This app supports numerous coordinate systems and map projections for a wide range of datums. Users can input locations manually or via GPS and view them on an embedded map. All datums are accessible without extra purchases.

Highlights
  • Supports 232 datums
  • Multiple coordinate systems (Geodetic, MGRS, UTM, etc.)
  • Manual location input
  • GPS location acquisition
  • Embedded map view
  • All datums included
Features
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Map Tools supports coordinate systems and map projections for 232 datums, including WGS84, NAD27, NAD83, ED50, OSGB36, EGSA87, AGD66, AGD84, GDA94, NZGD2000, NZGD1949, and many more. All datums are now accessible in the app without any additional purchases. Users can input locations manually or obtain them using their device's GPS, and these locations can be viewed on the embedded map. The following coordinate systems are available for selection as either the source or target coordinate system: * Geodetic (latitude and longitude) * MGRS * UTM/UPS * USNG * Georef * Map Grid Australia (MGA) with GDA94 Datum * British National Grid with OSGB36 Datum * New Zealand Transverse Mercator 2000 (NZTM2000) * New Zealand Map Grid (NZMG) with NZGD49 Datum * Swiss Grid with CH1903 Datum * Greek Grid with EGSA87 Datum * Singapore TM with SVY21 Datum

About

Achilleus 3D Tactical Map

This app offers advanced 3D terrain visualization and military-grade GPS navigation for tactical operations. It supports offline maps, various military grid systems, and includes tools for waypoint navigation, drawing, and distance measurement. Secure network sharing and team communication features are also integrated.

Highlights
  • 3D Terrain Maps
  • Offline Maps
  • Military Grid Systems
  • Waypoint Navigation
  • Drawing Tools
  • Network Sharing
  • MIL-STD-2525D Symbology
Features
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Achilleus 3D Tactical Map turns your iPhone and iPad into a complete field mapping system. Plan on real 3D terrain, read any grid, keep working offline and share the picture with your team — no external server needed. Built for soldiers and reservists, first responders, search and rescue teams, hunters and outdoor professionals who need accurate positions and quick answers in the field. 3D TERRAIN & OFFLINE MAPS • See real terrain in 3D and rotate the map through 360° • Satellite, topographic and street maps — or add your own XYZ, TMS, WMTS and WMS sources • Download areas for offline use and keep working without signal • Night mode with red or dimmed colours to protect your night vision COORDINATES & GRIDS • MGRS, UTM, Latitude/Longitude and British National Grid • WGS 84 and other datums such as ED50 • Coordinates Converter: convert one point or a whole list and copy the results as a table • Go to any position by its coordinates — the cross in the middle of the map always shows the point you are working on MEASURE & ANALYSE • Distance and bearing in mils or degrees, true or magnetic • Elevation profile and slope angle along any line • Line of sight between two points and viewshed: see what can be seen from a position • Sun and moon times for any place and date MARKERS, DRAWINGS & TACTICAL GRAPHICS • Markers with MIL-STD-2525D symbols or your own icons, with photos, labels and layers • Range rings and sectors on any marker • Draw lines, routes and circles in any colour, width and line style • Tactical Tasks: operation plans with tactical task graphics and control measures, in layers — import and export your plans • Operational planning: 34 tactical mission tasks and 46 control measures, from phase lines and boundaries to objectives, axes and fire support lines, placed and shaped right on the terrain. Organise them in plans and layers, set effective times, and share plans with your team. • Import and export KML, KMZ and GPX NAVIGATE & RECORD • Walk or drive to any point with live distance and direction • Record GPS tracks with time, distance and climb • Share your location or any point TEAM NETWORK • Connect over Wi-Fi, LAN or the internet — any device can be the server • See your team's markers, drawings and live positions on your own map • Choose exactly what you share: switches for each layer and plan, and only what is visible on your map is sent • Team chat and private messages, with automatic reconnection MADE FOR THE FIELD • Portrait and landscape on iPhone and iPad • Adjustable interface size, large touch targets and a short tour for new users • No account needed — your maps, markers and tracks stay on your device Achilleus is a planning and navigation aid. Always confirm critical positions with official maps and procedures. Questions or ideas? Use Settings › Contact — we read every message.

Screenshots

Map Tools4 screens
Achilleus 3D Tactical Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Map Tools at $1.99 against Achilleus 3D Tactical Map's $19.99. Achilleus 3D Tactical Map's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Map Tools costs $1.99 and Achilleus 3D Tactical Map $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Tools ships an update monthly, Achilleus 3D Tactical Map every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Map Tools versus Achilleus 3D Tactical Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap ToolsAchilleus 3D Tactical Map
Price$1.99 — better$19.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB435 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModular Machines LLCSavvas Petrou

Customer experience

Map Tools

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative68.4%

Achilleus 3D Tactical Map

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Map Tools

No in-app purchases

None

Achilleus 3D Tactical Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Map Tools free?
Map Tools costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Achilleus 3D Tactical Map free?
Achilleus 3D Tactical Map costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Map Tools or Achilleus 3D Tactical Map have ads?
Neither Map Tools nor Achilleus 3D Tactical Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Map Tools or Achilleus 3D Tactical Map?
Map Tools ships an update monthly, and Achilleus 3D Tactical Map every 6 weeks. Most recently, Map Tools was updated on October 23, 2026 and Achilleus 3D Tactical Map on October 24, 2026.

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