Comparison

Land Nav Assistant vs iTAK

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

iTAK

This app provides real-time collaborative mapping and team tracking. Share locations, sensor data, videos, and chat with your team. Supports online and offline mapping with various data formats.

Highlights
  • Real-time team tracking
  • Collaborative mapping
  • Online and offline mapping
  • KML/KMZ/GeoPDF overlay import
  • Chat and file sharing
  • Live video streaming
  • Navigation tools
Features
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**Compatible with ALL TAK ecosystem (TAK server, WinTAK, ATAK, WebTAK)** The Team Awareness Kit (TAK) (known as the Tactical Assault Kit in the Department of Defense) application: iTAK is a collaborative geospatial application to see your teams’ locations, sensor information, videos, chat, and more in real-time. iTAK supports Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial sector standards for icons, sensor information, and communication. Data can be pre-loaded into iTAK or downloaded from the network (via TAK Server) when available. iTAK capabilities include: • Online and offline mapping (most standard formats), download the maps right in the app • Blue force / team tracking (BFT) • Collaborative mapping, including points, drawings, locations of interest • Import and display of KML, KMZ, GeoPDF overlays • Location marking, sharing, with photo tagging • Chat, file sharing, photo sharing • Live video streaming with the ability to share video links • Spotted map to mark and share multiple locations across your map • Digital pointer to rapidly mark and share items on the map with your team • Navigation-walking/hiking, driving, also useful flying and air-ground coordination • Center on self or other objects (e.g. another person in the network) • Range, bearing measurement tools • Team Emergency Beacons • Customizable toolbar • 3D perspective • All data is secured and fully compatibility with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK, TAK Server, WinTAK) • Useful for law enforcement, first responders, hunting, fishing, ornithology, wildlife site survey System Requirements Operating System: iOS version 17 and later.

Screenshots

Land Nav Assistant4 screens
iTAK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iTAK at Free against Land Nav Assistant's $2.99. iTAK also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Land Nav Assistant's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 41%) and rating (4.5 vs 3.5). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iTAK is free to download; Land Nav Assistant costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Land Nav Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 156 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Land Nav Assistant's written reviews are positive against 41% of iTAK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Land Nav Assistant ships an update every 4 months, iTAK every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Land Nav Assistant versus iTAK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLand Nav AssistantiTAK
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (73 ratings) — better3.5 (156 ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better40.6% of reviews
Number of ratings73156 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB278 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGammon Applications, LLCUnited States Department of the Army, TAK Product Center

Customer experience

Land Nav Assistant

All ratings73 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative10.6%

iTAK

All ratings156 ratings
Positive56.4%
Neutral19.2%
Negative24.4%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral28.7%
Negative30.7%

User reviews

Land Nav Assistant

From 73 App Store ratings

What 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

iTAK

From 156 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 🚀 Smooth performance when functioning properly
  • 📍 Real-time location tracking works well
  • 🔄 Good core TAK server connectivity
  • 📦 Convenient data package sharing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • ❌ Significantly fewer features than ATAK Android version
  • 🔌 Poor compatibility with ATAK ecosystem
  • 🔋 Excessive battery drain
  • 🗺️ Limited map options (Apple Maps only, outdated imagery)

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
Show 11 more
  • 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

iTAK

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • App crashes when exporting data packages
  • App crashes when uploading files with local data
  • App crashes when importing overlays
  • App crashes when changing map types
  • App crashes when creating missions
Show 18 more
  • App freezes when handling large numbers of objects (15+)
  • Indoor mapping causes app shutdown
  • Markers disappear on app reopening
  • Markers don't sync deletion status with ATAK users
  • HTTP video stream links don't work
  • Mesh network mode not functioning properly
  • Settings reset to defaults on restart
  • Toolbar disappears randomly
  • Notification badges don't clear properly
  • Unable to rename points of interest
  • Duplicate server entries appear
  • Unexpected shutdowns and crashes
  • Connection failures to TAK servers
  • Message notifications not appearing on iPhone
  • App won't launch after deletion/reinstallation
  • Data Sync broken in version 2.10.1
  • Overlay import causes instant crash
  • Markers become invisible with ArcGIS updates

Requested features

23 requests
  • Meshtastic and LoRa device support
  • GRG (Grid Reference Graphic) functionality
  • Mesh network integration (GoTenna, Beartooth)
  • Plugin support system
  • Google Maps or alternative map providers
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  • Offline map download capability
  • Angular measurement unit conversion (degrees to mil)
  • Nautical miles unit of measurement
  • Video stream support (HTTP/RTSP)
  • CASEVAC calling functionality
  • Polar plot tool
  • Data package import from Android ATAK
  • Bluetooth radio integration
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Ability to edit and delete toolbar items
  • True/Magnetic bearing distinction
  • Point dragging and repositioning
  • Contact/team management system
  • Mission creation and editing
  • Windows TAK Server version
  • Improved notification system
  • Chinese language support
  • Better documentation and tutorials

In-app purchases

None

Land Nav Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

iTAK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Land Nav Assistant free?
Land Nav Assistant costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iTAK free?
iTAK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Land Nav Assistant or iTAK?
Land Nav Assistant is rated higher. Land Nav Assistant averages 4.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while iTAK averages 3.5 from 156 ratings.
Do Land Nav Assistant or iTAK have ads?
Neither Land Nav Assistant nor iTAK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Land Nav Assistant or iTAK?
Land Nav Assistant ships an update every 4 months, and iTAK every 3 weeks. Most recently, Land Nav Assistant was updated on October 23, 2026 and iTAK on October 24, 2026.

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