MilGPS vs Solocator
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.
Solocator
Capture and stamp photos with essential fieldwork data like location, direction, and altitude. Enhance your documentation with custom notes, company logos, and export options for professional evidence.
- Stamp photos with GPS location
- Add direction, altitude, date & time
- Include project name and description
- Overlay company logo on photos
- Autosave original and stamped photos
- Sort, search, and share photos
- Export data in KML, KMZ, and CSV
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Solocator – The GPS Camera for Fieldwork and Photo Proof evidence. Overlay and stamp photos with location, direction, altitude, date & time taken. With the Industry Pack (in-app purchase), capture field notes including project name, photo description, company or username, and company logo. Solocator is trusted by professionals, government agencies, and industries worldwide for reliable photo documentation. TAILOR OVERLAY INFORMATION TO YOUR NEEDS Capture & stamp on your photos: + GPS position (Latitude & Longitude in various formats) ± accuracy + UTM/MGRS coordinates (Industry Pack) + Street address (Industry Pack) + Direction – bearing + Altitude (MLS / HAE) + Tilt & Roll angles + Local date & time (based on GPS location) + Local time zone + UTC time + Compass display + Cardinal directions + Building facade direction, e.g. "North elevation" + Field Notes (Industry Pack) + Company Logo (Industry Pack) AUTOSAVE PHOTOS TO iCLOUD & CAMERA ROLL Autosave two photos at once: one stamped with the selected overlays and the other as an original high-resolution photo. SORT, SEARCH, SHARE OR EMAIL + Photos are sorted by time, location, distance from current location and project name. + View photo direction and location in map view and navigate there. + Share photos individually or as a zip file via the share sheet. + Search for photos by date, date range or notes and street addresses. + Email photos including the following information: - Exif metadata - Compass direction - GPS position ± accuracy - Altitude - Tilt & Roll - Date & time taken - Street address (Industry Pack) - Cardinal Directions - Elevation of building facade - Links to maps so the receiver can navigate there easily ** INDUSTRY PACK ** (In-App Purchase) "One-off charge" EDITABLE NOTES OVERLAY Stamp photos with "Project name", "Description" & “Watermark”. The Project Name field can be used as a job or ticket number. The Watermark field is typically used for a company or username. You can also edit these fields later. WATERMARK LOGO Add your Company Logo to photos. You can customise the logo’s size, opacity, and position for both portrait and landscape photos. To get you started, a Solocator icon is included, which can be replaced. CUSTOM EXPORT FILENAME Define your photo export filename from a selection of fields: Project Name, Description, Watermark, Street Address, Date/Time, Number#, Custom text field, Photo type (original/stamped), and Coordinates (DD.dddddd, UTM, UTM Bands, MGRS). AUTOSAVE OR EXPORT PHOTOS TO CLOUD STORAGE Autosave original and stamped photos to Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive (Personal & For Business), including SharePoint Sites and Teams. You can also save photos in date or project name subfolders automatically. PHOTO DATA in KML, KMZ & CSV Along with photos, email or export photo data and notes in KML, KMZ or CSV formats. Both email and export buttons are customisable to suit your data requirements. STREET ADDRESS & UTM/MGRS Add street address to your overlay or use UTM/, UTM Bands & MGRS coordinate formats. BATCH EDIT NOTES & OVERLAY FIELDS Select photos from the library and edit Project Name, Description & Watermark fields in one go. TRACK PHOTOS IN MAP VIEW View photos by direction, the distance between photos, area of photos taken and distance to your added markers via imported KML files or dropped pins. REFINE & LOCK GPS LOCATION Ideal for those working in and around buildings; to improve your GPS location. You can also use it to lock the asset position you're photographing. COMPACT VIEW Switch off Compass, Building and Street modes and only show the GPS info bar for a more compact view. VPP Customers: https://solocator.com/enterprise-app-for-mdms/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Solocator at $0.99 against MilGPS's $12.99. Solocator also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). MilGPS's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (92% vs 57%). On ads, chart position 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
MilGPS costs $12.99 and Solocator $0.99 up front. Solocator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MilGPS asks for nothing beyond the download.
MilGPS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MilGPS has 5.5K ratings behind it against 422, 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 57% of Solocator's.
MilGPS ships an update monthly, Solocator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MilGPS | Solocator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.5K ratings) — better | 4.3 (422 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews — better | 56.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K — better | 422 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #1 — better | #2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cascode Labs Pty Ltd | Civi Corp |
Customer experience
MilGPS
Solocator
User reviews
MilGPS
From 5.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Handy, accurate, and customizable
- 🔒 Reliable even without cell service
- 👍 Excellent for land navigation and training
- 👍 Useful for a variety of outdoor activities
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with map loading and zoom
- 🔋 Lack of offline map support
- 🔍 Limited ability to draw/annotate on maps
- 🔍 Difficulty quickly entering coordinates
Solocator
From 422 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Time-saving
- 👍 Helpful for field work
- 👍 Great for documentation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for various industries
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 In-app purchases required for basic features
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS and compass accuracy
- 🐛 Photos not saving properly
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
Solocator
Reported bugs
5 issues- Rear camera not working after some time
- Buttons hidden on screen after updates
- Date/time stamps missing from exported photos
- Compass direction inaccurate
- Photos not saving in some cases
Requested features
7 requests- Add video support
- Allow custom text entry
- Include elevation readout
- Add option for grid lines on photos
- Automatically save to Camera Roll
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- Support additional coordinate formats (e.g., OSGB, UTM)
- Improve export/sharing options
In-app purchases
MilGPS
No in-app purchases
Solocator
- Industry Pack$5.99








