MilGPS vs Aero App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MilGPS
This field navigation tool displays your location and waypoints on customizable screens. It supports multiple coordinate systems and map datums, and allows for waypoint import/export. Offline map support is available.
- MGRS/USNG/UTM/Lat/Lon display
- Waypoint creation and organization
- Map visualization with grid lines
- Offline MBTiles map support
- Multiple datum and format support
- GPX waypoint import/export
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MilGPS is a field navigation tool designed for efficient use by trained navigators using MGRS coordinates. No in-app purchases or subscriptions. OVERVIEW - Display your current location and other info in large, clear text on customizable screens. - Create waypoints using your current location, map crosshairs, distance/direction projection or optimized coordinate entry. Organize waypoints into overlays and navigate to them by following an arrow or on the map. - Visualize your location and waypoints on a map with smooth scrolling grid lines/labels. Apple and Google online maps are included or supply your own offline maps in raster MBTiles format. OTHER FEATURES - Supports MGRS, USNG, UTM, Lat/Lon and OSNG location formats. - Supports a wide variety of map datums including WGS84, NAD27, OSGB36, AGD66 and ED50. - Use 3 different datums/location formats for location display and waypoint entry. - Supports a wide variety of angle, altitude, and distance formats. - Cell phone signal not required for basic navigation functionality. Online maps require a data connection. - Supports military date time groups for local/zulu time - Import and export waypoints via the standard GPX file format. Limited support for KML and CSV formats. Routes and tracks not supported. - Map ruler tool to measure distance/direction between two points on the map, snaps to waypoints NOT INCLUDED (YET) - Route planning - Track recording - Online mapping sources other than Apple and Google maps - Vector offline maps QUESTIONS support@milgps.com NOTES - WiFi-only iPads are not supported because they don't have a GPS receiver. - Mapping function requires a data connection. - Using GPS will shorten battery life. - Online maps are provided, hosted and updated by third parties. Maps may be inaccurate or censored. Map types and quality may change without notice. PRIVACY Because you can choose to use Google maps in the app, we are required to disclose the data collected by Google in our App Store listing. If you do not use Google maps minimal data is collected. See our privacy policy for details. WARNING YOUR USE OF MILGPS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK MilGPS is an aid to navigation only and is intended to be used in conjunction with other navigation methods and tools. MilGPS must not be used where relying on MilGPS could result in death, injury or financial loss. This includes use on military operations, live-firing activities, aviation and surveying use. MilGPS is not tested to military specifications and is not endorsed by the military of any nation. MilGPS is not a substitute for military issue equipment. Your use of MilGPS is governed by the standard App Store Licensed Application End User License Agreement.
Aero App
This app provides flight crews with essential aeronautical publications and data for mission execution. It enhances situational awareness and navigation safety with access to global airfield information, flight planning tools, and real-time traffic and weather data.
- Digital Aeronautical Flight Information
- Georeferenced Airport Diagrams
- Instrument Approach Procedures
- Integrated E6B flight computer
- Moving Map with navigational overlays
- Real-time traffic and weather data
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The NGA Aeronautical Application (Aero App) is an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) mobile application developed by and for the DOD and FAA flight crews. The Application provides flight crews with the flight publications and data required to execute the unique mission of the U.S. War Fighter. Aero App increases situational awareness and improves safety of navigation by providing easy access to aeronautical information including Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF), Digital Flight Information Publications (D-FLIP) products, including Georeferenced Airport Diagrams and Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs), Arrival Procedures, Departure Procedures, Takeoff and Landing Minimums, Supplements, Airfield Qualification Program (AQP), Giant Reports, Electronic-Instrument Procedure Library and Host Nation Charts. Aero App is designed to enhance the use of aeronautical Flight Information Publication (FLIP) data and manage individual FLIP products. As the world's authoritative source for aeronautical data, NGA is able to provide flight crews access to data on over 47,000 airfields worldwide via the application. In addition, the Aero App features an integrated E6B flight computer for flight planning on the ground and in the air calculations; a note pad; access to user documents and custom user maps. Connect to the internet, GPS or an ADS-B device to view traffic and weather information such as NOTAMs, METARs, TAFs, and Air Force weather. Overlay navigational data on the Moving Map such as Military Training Routes, Air Refueling Routes, Contract Fuel Locations, Terrain, Special Use Airspaces and much, much more. Aero App is FREE and authorized for the following: US military, government agencies, Civil Air Patrol, foreign military partners and contractors flying missions in support of the DOD. For more information on the NGA Aero App visit https://aeroapp.info.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Aero App at Free against MilGPS's $12.99. Aero App also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). MilGPS's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (92% vs 63%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Aero App is free to download; MilGPS costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MilGPS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MilGPS has 5.5K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of MilGPS's written reviews are positive against 63% of Aero App's.
MilGPS ships an update monthly, Aero App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MilGPS | Aero App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.5K ratings) — better | 3.3 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews — better | 62.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K — better | 41 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #1 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Cascode Labs Pty Ltd | National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency |
Customer experience
MilGPS
Aero App
Bugs and requests
MilGPS
Reported bugs
3 issues- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Issues with map orientation and zooming
- Inconsistent behavior when exporting data
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to measure distance and direction between waypoints
- Implement live tracking and sharing of locations between devices
- Introduce support for downloading and using offline maps
- Add more options for overlays, shapes, and annotations on maps
- Develop an Apple Watch companion app
Aero App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MilGPS
No in-app purchases
Aero App
No in-app purchases








