MilGPS vs MilGPS PRO
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.
MilGPS PRO
This professional-grade navigation app offers advanced GPS features for field operations, including multiple coordinate systems, offline maps, and target management. It supports route planning, track recording, and real-time sensor data for reliable navigation in any condition.
- Multiple coordinate systems (MGRS, UTM, USNG)
- Offline map downloads and caching
- Unlimited waypoint storage and import/export
- Real-time digital compass and bearing indicator
- Route planning and mission mode
- Automatic track recording with ascent/descent calculation
- Offline operation without internet connection
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MilGPS PRO — Professional Military GPS Navigation MilGPS PRO is a professional-grade military GPS navigation app that puts everything you need in the field into a single application. Built for terrain, operations, and navigation. LOCATION & COORDINATE SYSTEMS - MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) — full 10-digit precision - UTM coordinate system - USNG (US National Grid) - QTH Locator - Decimal and DMS LAT/LON formats - One-tap format switching - Instant coordinate copy ADVANCED MAP SYSTEM - 6 map layers: Satellite, Topographic, Road, Hybrid, Terrain, Bing Satellite - Military grid line overlay - Hillshade relief, contour lines, and road name overlays - Layer transparency control - Map search by coordinate (MGRS, LAT/LON, DMS) - Offline map download and caching - 3D terrain view TARGET MANAGEMENT - Unlimited waypoint storage - Long-press on map to instantly add a target - Manual MGRS coordinate entry - Import from GPX, KML, KMZ, CSV, and MGRS list - Move, rename, and delete targets - Export all targets as GPX - Deep link target sharing - Distance and bearing to target COMPASS & NAVIGATION - Real-time digital military compass - Absolute and relative bearing display - Target bearing indicator - Route deviation warning - ETA (estimated time of arrival) calculation - Radar sweep compass display ROUTE & MISSION MODE - Draw routes directly on the map - Multi-point route planning - Save and load routes - GPX route import/export - Mission mode: active navigation with route tracking - Route deviation indicator - Total distance calculation TRACK RECORDING - Automatic track recording - Stop and pause support - Live speed, max speed, average speed - Total ascent and descent calculation - Max/min altitude tracking - View saved tracks on the map - Export tracks as GPX SENSORS & LIVE DATA - GPS accuracy indicator - Altitude and terrain type (Flat / Hill / Mountain / High Altitude) - Barometer and atmospheric pressure - Live speed (km/h and mph) - Local time and Zulu (UTC) DTG display - Metric / Imperial unit toggle TOOLS - Coordinate converter (LAT/LON to MGRS/UTM) - Area calculation - Distance measurer - Offline map downloader (Regional / District / Neighborhood zoom levels) RELIABILITY & PERFORMANCE - Full offline operation without internet connection - Offline use with cached maps - Background location tracking - Optimized for low battery consumption - All data stored on-device, privacy first WHO IS IT FOR? - Military personnel and security professionals - Search and rescue teams - Mountaineers and trekking enthusiasts - Orienteering athletes - Hunters and off-road drivers - Map and navigation enthusiasts Know your position at all times. Reach your objective in any condition. LANGUAGE SUPPORT With this update, MilGPS PRO is fully available in 32 languages. You can switch languages instantly from the sidebar menu within the app. Supported languages: Turkish, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Bengali, Indonesian, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Persian.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MilGPS at 4.8 against MilGPS PRO's 4.2. MilGPS also leads on ratings volume (5.5K vs 5) and chart position (#1 vs #11). MilGPS PRO's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $12.99) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 MilGPS PRO $9.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MilGPS has 5.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MilGPS ships an update monthly, MilGPS PRO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MilGPS | MilGPS PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $9.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.5K ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #1 — better | #11 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cascode Labs Pty Ltd | mustafa pistofoglu |
Customer experience
MilGPS
MilGPS PRO
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
MilGPS PRO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MilGPS
No in-app purchases
MilGPS PRO
No in-app purchases









