# MilGPS vs Solocator

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MilGPS | Solocator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milgps/id405835358/reviews)** | [4.3 (422 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solocator-gps-field-camera/id582584117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 422 |
| Positive reviews | **92.2% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #2 |
| Size | 49 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cascode Labs Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/895755095) | [Civi Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/505154738) |

## What reviewers say

### MilGPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milgps/id405835358)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Navigation, #14 Top Paid, #52 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with map loading and zoom
- 🔋 Lack of offline map support
- 🔍 Limited ability to draw/annotate on maps
- 🔍 Difficulty quickly entering coordinates

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Issues with map orientation and zooming
- Inconsistent behavior when exporting data

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solocator-gps-field-camera/id582584117)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Navigation, #20 Top Paid, #125 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Industry Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time-saving
- 👍 Helpful for field work
- 👍 Great for documentation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for various industries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 In-app purchases required for basic features
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS and compass accuracy
- 🐛 Photos not saving properly

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add video support
- Allow custom text entry
- Include elevation readout
- Add option for grid lines on photos
- Automatically save to Camera Roll


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MilGPS free?

MilGPS costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solocator free?

Solocator costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MilGPS or Solocator?

MilGPS is rated higher. MilGPS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Solocator averages 4.3 from 422 ratings.

### Do MilGPS or Solocator have ads?

Neither MilGPS nor Solocator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MilGPS or Solocator?

MilGPS ships an update monthly, and Solocator every 2 months. Most recently, MilGPS was updated on October 28, 2026 and Solocator on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MilGPS or Solocator?

MilGPS currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Solocator at #2. 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.*