# Tactical Navigator vs EZ Celestial Navigation

The clearest difference is price: Tactical Navigator at $4.99 against EZ Celestial Navigation's $29.99. EZ Celestial Navigation's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tactical Navigator costs $4.99 and EZ Celestial Navigation $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

EZ Celestial Navigation holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Tactical Navigator's written reviews are positive against 100% of EZ Celestial Navigation's.

Tactical Navigator ships an update every 2 months, EZ Celestial Navigation monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tactical Navigator | EZ Celestial Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $29.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactical-navigator/id377637030/reviews) | **[4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-celestial-navigation/id1547239240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #176 | **#56** |
| Size | 81 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orange Clover LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/377637033) | [EZ Celestial LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/504153123) |

## What reviewers say

### Tactical Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactical-navigator/id377637030)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides advanced navigation and planning tools for outdoor enthusiasts and military personnel. It offers a comprehensive set of features for saving locations, calculating distances and directions, and managing operational data.

**Highlights:** Compass, Multiple coordinate systems (MGRS, UTM), Save and manage multiple locations, Distance and direction calculations, Route planning, MIL-STD-2525C symbology, Data sharing and export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### EZ Celestial Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-celestial-navigation/id1547239240)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app simplifies celestial navigation using a sextant, providing tools to calculate your position at sea. It offers automated calculations or manual table access, with features for observation archiving and compass checks. Ideal for learning and practicing traditional navigation methods.

**Highlights:** Automated sight reduction and LOP plotting, Manual Nautical Almanac and Pub. 229 table access, Observation archiving and restoration, Compass check functionality, Printable Nautical Almanac pages and reports, Universal app for iOS and macOS

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tactical Navigator free?

Tactical Navigator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EZ Celestial Navigation free?

EZ Celestial Navigation costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tactical Navigator or EZ Celestial Navigation?

EZ Celestial Navigation is rated higher. Tactical Navigator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while EZ Celestial Navigation averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do Tactical Navigator or EZ Celestial Navigation have ads?

Neither Tactical Navigator nor EZ Celestial Navigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tactical Navigator or EZ Celestial Navigation?

Tactical Navigator ships an update every 2 months, and EZ Celestial Navigation monthly. Most recently, Tactical Navigator was updated on September 30, 2026 and EZ Celestial Navigation on September 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tactical Navigator or EZ Celestial Navigation?

Tactical Navigator currently peaks at #176 in the App Store charts, and EZ Celestial Navigation at #56. 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.*