# Tactical NAV vs MGRS GPS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tactical NAV at 74% against MGRS GPS's 28%. Tactical NAV also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). MGRS GPS's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $8.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads there is nothing between them.

Tactical NAV costs $8.99 and MGRS GPS $0.99 up front. Tactical NAV sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MGRS GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tactical NAV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tactical NAV has 320 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Tactical NAV's written reviews are positive against 28% of MGRS GPS's.

Tactical NAV ships an update every 3 weeks, MGRS GPS every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tactical NAV | MGRS GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactical-nav/id412650650/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrs-gps/id533047095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #133 |
| Size | 50 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TacNav Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412650653) | [Modular Machines LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775953859) |

## What reviewers say

### Tactical NAV

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · 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


### MGRS GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrs-gps/id533047095)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Easily view your MGRS coordinates on your iPhone or iPad. Share your location via text, email, or social media. Capture and manage waypoints across your devices.

**Highlights:** View MGRS location, Share location via tweet, email, SMS, iMessage, Capture waypoints, View and edit waypoints on iPad, Universal app support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tactical NAV free?

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

### Is MGRS GPS free?

MGRS GPS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tactical NAV or MGRS GPS?

Tactical NAV is rated higher. Tactical NAV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while MGRS GPS averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tactical NAV or MGRS GPS have ads?

Neither Tactical NAV nor MGRS GPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tactical NAV or MGRS GPS?

Tactical NAV ships an update every 3 weeks, and MGRS GPS every 10 months. Most recently, Tactical NAV was updated on September 25, 2026 and MGRS GPS on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tactical NAV or MGRS GPS?

Tactical NAV currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and MGRS GPS at #133. 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.*