Land Nav Assistant vs Mgrs & Utm Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Land Nav Assistant
Navigate to MGRS or Latitude/Longitude coordinates with visual guidance. This app helps military personnel refine land navigation skills by tracking pace count and directional tendencies. Supports various input formats and map types for precise location planning and execution.
- MGRS and Lat/Lon coordinate input
- Visual arrow and map navigation
- Pace count and veer analysis
- Course planning and optimization
- Multiple map types (Satellite, Terrain, Topographic)
- MGRS grid overlay
- Export locations to spreadsheet
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Land Nav Assistant accepts MGRS (Military Grid) or Latitude / Longitude coordinates and visually navigates you to each point. This app was designed with Army, Marine, and other military personnel in mind. Use it to correct your Land Nav technique by analyzing your pace count and tendency to veer left and right. Available Input: 8 digit MGRS, 10 digit MGRS, Lat/Lon decimal, Lat/Lon dms, and map input. Angles: degrees or mils Distance: meters/km or feet/miles Speed: kph or mph Use the simple arrow interface or map to direct you to your locations. Your distance, direction, speed, and bearing are shown as you navigate. Long-tap anywhere on the map to get the coordinate for that location. Easily add locations via the Map interface. Plan your course by ordering points, or use the course optimization tool which will help you calculate the shortest path possible! Get distance/direction between two points by tapping the path drawn between them. Satellite, Terrain, Road, and basic Topographic maps show you, your locations, and lets you enter in new ones. Overlay a 1000m or 100m MGRS grid anywhere on the map. Displays distance/direction from your currentl location to all points, or between any two points. Download your Locations as a spreadsheet to save anywhere, or to share with anyone you choose. Import a large set of locations via the web import utility, available at: https://www.gammonapplications.com/land-navigation-services/import This app uses the Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) and Latitude / Longitude. Choose to display your locations as MGRS 10-digit, MGRS 8-digit, or LatLon Decimal. D:M:S can be input in the format DD:MM:SS followed by the appropriate direction (NSWE). Default direction is N, W. DO NOT use this application while learning Land Navigation. Land Navigation is a valuable skill, and should be mastered before using this application. Do not rely solely on this application for navigation, especially when lost. Always be aware of your surroundings.
Mgrs & Utm Map
Navigate the outdoors with precision using GPS and multiple coordinate systems. Ideal for military, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts, it displays your accurate position on various map layers and supports KML import/export.
- GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS support
- Accurate position display
- Multiple map layers
- KML import/export
- Outdoor activity helper
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This application is GPS and coordinate systems helper especially for military personnel. It is also a complete helper for mountaineering, trekking and hiking, cross running, scouting, hunting, fishing, geocaching, off-road navigation and all other outdoor activities and sports. With satellite navigation systems such as GPS, GALILEO and GLONASS (GNSS) supported by your device and your sensors, you can see your most accurate position on different map layers. *Import/Export KML
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mgrs & Utm Map at Free against Land Nav Assistant's $2.99. Mgrs & Utm Map also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 73) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Land Nav Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support 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
Mgrs & Utm Map is free to download; Land Nav Assistant costs $2.99 up front. Mgrs & Utm Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Land Nav Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Land Nav Assistant against 4.6 for Mgrs & Utm Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mgrs & Utm Map has 2.6K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Land Nav Assistant's written reviews are positive against 54% of Mgrs & Utm Map's.
Land Nav Assistant ships an update every 4 months, Mgrs & Utm Map every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Land Nav Assistant | Mgrs & Utm Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (73 ratings) | 4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews — better | 54.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 73 | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #3 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gammon Applications, LLC | Vahid Cataltas |
Customer experience
Land Nav Assistant
Mgrs & Utm Map
User reviews
Land Nav Assistant
From 73 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎯 Accurate navigation
- ✅ Works offline
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🛰️ Reliable in field
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- outdated Outdated interface
- 🔋 Screen stays on issue
- 🗺️ Limited map detail
- 🤔 Inconsistent accuracy
Mgrs & Utm Map
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Excellent for military utilities
- ⭐ Surprisingly powerful and accurate for a free app
- ⭐ Great app to have, recommended
Room to improve
- 🚫 Ads block crucial information like coordinates
- 🚫 Layers and features not working as expected
- 🚫 App crashes and becomes unusable
- 🚫 Paid version doesn't work as advertised
Bugs and requests
Land Nav Assistant
Reported bugs
7 issues- Crashes constantly
- Doesn't work in training areas
- Incompatible with new iOS
- Freezes
- Compass off calibration
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- Screen keeps going off
- Faulty readings in woods
Requested features
16 requests- Apple Watch integration
- Save routes
- Create new routes
- Sort by distance
- Screen stays on option
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- Download map overlays
- Save maps to app
- Continuous point collection for accuracy
- Azimuth to next point on compass
- Full screen option
- Show speed
- Show path traveled
- Simplified MGRS entry
- Edit points
- Change pin colors
- Only use location when app is open
Mgrs & Utm Map
Reported bugs
3 issues- Issues with importing and exporting KML files
- Inability to plot grids and see coordinates
- App constantly re-centers to user's location
Requested features
5 requests- Offline map support
- Ability to rename and manage layers
- Compass calibration and orientation options
- Sharing and syncing of waypoints/markers
- More map types and grid formats (e.g. British National Grid)
In-app purchases
Land Nav Assistant
No in-app purchases
Mgrs & Utm Map
- Pro Features$24.99
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