TACNAV vs MilGPS PRO

--- What's up? This is Jon, the creator of TACNAV-X, an offline tactical navigation platform built for austere and contested environments. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to check out the app. TACNAV-X is dedicated to the 24 Soldiers killed in action during our deployment to Afghanistan in 2010, and to the men and women who continue to serve today. I'm still here, I'm still listening, and I'm still building. God bless you, Jon --- KEY FEATURES: • Offline mapping capabilities (full app usage with no emission of a cellular signal) • Purpose-built for the individual Soldier • WGS-84 standard (MGRS, UTM, BNG, and USNG coordinates) • A military-quality precision targeting platform • Tactical drawing mode (useful for mission planning, building overlays, targeting, etc.) • Waypoint plotting functionality with military graphics (per FM 1-02.2) • Compass “FastLock” function for capturing quick and precise azimuths • ‘Go to Grid’ feature for precision planning and targeting • Snap and save photographs onto the main map to increase situational awareness • Location, waypoint, and photo-sharing capabilities (via email and text) • One-button night mode function for low-light situations • Apple Watch support included for free BACKGROUND: Built from the ground up in the rugged mountains of eastern Afghanistan, Tactical NAV (also known as TACNAV-X) was developed by a U.S. Army Field Artillery officer with the vision of crafting a low-cost and highly accurate mobile navigation platform tailored for the U.S. military. Tactical NAV’s journey began in the Pech and Korengal Valleys of Kunar Province, Afghanistan. U.S. Army Capt. Jonathan J. Springer, a Field Artilleryman serving as a Fire Support Officer with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), began developing this tactical navigation platform immediately after the memorial services for Spc. Blair D. Thompson and Spc. Jared C. Plunk, who were killed in action on June 25, 2010. Despite initial rejections by the Department of Defense, Captain Springer remained steadfast in his mission to continue developing TACNAV-X, even to this day. He used his life savings to fund and develop TACNAV-X, all with the ultimate hope of saving military lives and helping his fellow service members accomplish their missions at home and abroad. Tactical NAV officially launched on the App Store on February 14, 2011. BUILT FOR ACCURACY: TACNAV-X was extensively field-tested during military operations in Afghanistan and later at Fort Bragg, including comparative testing alongside the AN/PSN-13 Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) and other military navigation systems. MISSION: Empower military service members with a highly accurate and powerful mobile navigation platform. VISION: Assist and support our nation’s service members with their mobile navigational needs and enable them to operate and win in both training and combat environments. BOTTOM LINE: Tactical NAV has undergone extensive real-world evaluation alongside Nett Warrior, ATAK, BFT, the DAGR, and other military targeting and navigation systems. During comparative testing, TACNAV-X demonstrated accuracy within 1 meter of a DAGR. IAPs & SUBSCRIPTIONS: Currently, offline mapping mode is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time purchase. Drawing mode, previously an in-app purchase, is now included free for all users. All revenue generated from these features contributes to further development and updates, and a portion of the proceeds are donated to charities that specifically benefit disabled veterans. IMPORTANT NOTES: The Department of Defense does not endorse Tactical NAV or TACNAV-X. The app should not replace a government-issued device during life-threatening or combat operations. SUPPORT: If you have any questions about the app, please contact Jonathan Springer directly at jon@tacnavx.com.

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 21 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.