# Tactical Navigator vs MGRS GPS

The clearest difference is rating: Tactical Navigator at 3.7 against MGRS GPS's 3.0. Tactical Navigator also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 28%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). MGRS GPS's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Tactical Navigator costs $4.99 and MGRS GPS $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tactical Navigator holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Tactical Navigator's written reviews are positive against 28% of MGRS GPS's.

Tactical Navigator ships an update every 2 months, MGRS GPS every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tactical Navigator | MGRS GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactical-navigator/id377637030/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrs-gps/id533047095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #194 | **#187** |
| Size | 81 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orange Clover LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/377637033) | [Modular Machines LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775953859) |

## What reviewers say

### Tactical Navigator

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

**Currently charting:** #194 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


### MGRS GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrs-gps/id533047095)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Easily view your MGRS coordinates on your iPhone or iPad. Share your location via text, email, or social media. Capture and manage waypoints across your devices.

**Highlights:** View MGRS location, Share location via tweet, email, SMS, iMessage, Capture waypoints, View and edit waypoints on iPad, Universal app support

**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 MGRS GPS free?

MGRS GPS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tactical Navigator or MGRS GPS?

Tactical Navigator is rated higher. Tactical Navigator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MGRS GPS averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tactical Navigator or MGRS GPS have ads?

Neither Tactical Navigator nor MGRS GPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tactical Navigator or MGRS GPS?

Tactical Navigator ships an update every 2 months, and MGRS GPS every 10 months. Most recently, Tactical Navigator was updated on October 26, 2026 and MGRS GPS on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tactical Navigator or MGRS GPS?

Tactical Navigator currently peaks at #194 in the App Store charts, and MGRS GPS at #187. 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.*