# Tactical NAV vs Tactical Map

The clearest difference is price: Tactical Map at Free against Tactical NAV's $8.99. Tactical Map also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Tactical NAV's advantage is chart position (#18 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Tactical Map is free to download; Tactical NAV costs $8.99 up front. Tactical NAV sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Tactical Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tactical NAV | Tactical Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactical-nav/id412650650/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **320** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TacNav Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412650653) | [ATN](https://appshunter.io/developer/789970891) |

## What reviewers say

### Tactical NAV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactical-nav/id412650650)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Navigation, #183 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This military-grade navigation app provides highly accurate positioning and mission planning tools for service members. It offers offline mapping, precision targeting, and waypoint plotting with military graphics, ensuring reliable operation in any environment.

**Highlights:** Precision targeting platform, Offline mapping, Waypoint plotting with military graphics, Tactical drawing mode, Location and photo sharing, Compass FastLock function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drawing Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offline mapping for 3 months | $6.99 | one-time |
| Offline mapping for 1 month | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offline mapping for 1 year | $24.99 | one-time |
| Offline mapping for life time | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent accuracy and precision
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure offline functionality
- 💡 Versatile for military, law enforcement, and civilian use
- 👍 Responsive and helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Additional features require paid subscription
- 🔒 Lack of sharing/collaboration options
- 🔍 Limited terrain/topographic map views

**Reported bugs**

- Compass navigation issues when device is rotated
- Waypoint data loss after app crashes
- Forced updates preventing app usage

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Troop/team tracking capabilities
- Integrated 9-line and call for fire functions
- Ability to import/export GPX files
- Improved drawing tools and overlay options


### Tactical Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactical-map/id1618223523)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tactical NAV free?

Tactical NAV costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Tactical Map free?

Tactical Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Tactical NAV or Tactical Map have ads?

Neither Tactical NAV nor Tactical Map shows ads.

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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.*