# Land Nav Assistant vs Mgrs & Utm Map

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Land Nav Assistant | Mgrs & Utm Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-nav-assistant/id525299323/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrs-and-utm-map/id1439891984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 54.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gammon Applications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/525299152) | [Vahid Cataltas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439891983) |

## What reviewers say

### Land Nav Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-nav-assistant/id525299323)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Navigation, #47 Top Paid, #189 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate navigation
- ✅ Works offline
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🛰️ Reliable in field

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
-  outdated Outdated interface
- 🔋 Screen stays on issue
- 🗺️ Limited map detail
- 🤔 Inconsistent accuracy

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes constantly
- Doesn't work in training areas
- Incompatible with new iOS
- Freezes
- Compass off calibration

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Save routes
- Create new routes
- Sort by distance
- Screen stays on option


### Mgrs & Utm Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgrs-and-utm-map/id1439891984)

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.

**Highlights:** GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS support, Accurate position display, Multiple map layers, KML import/export, Outdoor activity helper

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent for military utilities
- ⭐ Surprisingly powerful and accurate for a free app
- ⭐ Great app to have, recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 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

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with importing and exporting KML files
- Inability to plot grids and see coordinates
- App constantly re-centers to user's location

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Land Nav Assistant free?

Land Nav Assistant costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mgrs & Utm Map free?

Mgrs & Utm Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Land Nav Assistant or Mgrs & Utm Map?

Mgrs & Utm Map is rated higher. Land Nav Assistant averages 4.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Mgrs & Utm Map averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Land Nav Assistant or Mgrs & Utm Map have ads?

Mgrs & Utm Map shows ads; Land Nav Assistant does not.

### Which is updated more often, Land Nav Assistant or Mgrs & Utm Map?

Land Nav Assistant ships an update every 4 months, and Mgrs & Utm Map every 2 months. Most recently, Land Nav Assistant was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mgrs & Utm Map on November 6, 2026.

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