# MilGPS vs Game Maps IRL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MilGPS at 92% against Game Maps IRL's 19%. MilGPS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Game Maps IRL's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99) and ratings volume (30K vs 5.5K). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Game Maps IRL is free to download; MilGPS costs $12.99 up front. Game Maps IRL sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. MilGPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

MilGPS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Maps IRL has 30K ratings behind it against 5.5K, 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 19% of Game Maps IRL's.

MilGPS ships an update monthly, Game Maps IRL every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MilGPS | Game Maps IRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milgps/id405835358/reviews)** | [4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-maps-irl/id6742728012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.2% of reviews** | 19.2% 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** | #7 |
| Size | 49 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cascode Labs Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/895755095) | [Retry Apps Yazılım Limited Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775402222) |

## What reviewers say

### MilGPS

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Navigation, #11 Top Paid, #46 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


### Game Maps IRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-maps-irl/id6742728012)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Navigation, #13 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Transform everyday navigation into an adventure by viewing your location through the styles of iconic game maps. Get directions with a fresh, engaging perspective. Some features require in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Stylized maps inspired by game designs, Turn-by-turn navigation, Apple CarPlay support, Save home location, Personalized navigation experience

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Maps IRL - Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Game Maps IRL: Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Game Maps IRL - Monthly Offer | $14.99 | per month |
| Game Maps IRL - Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Game Maps IRL - Yearly Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Maps Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Maps | $49.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤠 RDR2 map included
- 💡 Cyberpunk map included

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription ($4.99/week or $40/year)
- 🔒 Can't access most maps without paying
- 🤔 Requires subscription to even view maps
- 📍 Can't search for addresses, only scroll on map

**Reported bugs**

- Excessive ads (6 ads before doing anything)
- Doesn't provide navigation/directions

**Requested features**

- Make RDR2 map free
- Add ability to search for addresses
- Sync with other apps to check location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MilGPS free?

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

### Is Game Maps IRL free?

Game Maps IRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MilGPS or Game Maps IRL?

MilGPS is rated higher. MilGPS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Game Maps IRL averages 4.6 from 30K ratings.

### Do MilGPS or Game Maps IRL have ads?

Neither MilGPS nor Game Maps IRL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MilGPS or Game Maps IRL?

MilGPS ships an update monthly, and Game Maps IRL every 2 months. Most recently, MilGPS was updated on October 23, 2026 and Game Maps IRL on October 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MilGPS or Game Maps IRL?

MilGPS currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Game Maps IRL at #7. 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.*