Comparison

MGRS@Work vs Alpine Quest

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

Head to head
About

MGRS@Work

This navigation app provides precise location data using the Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) and an advanced compass. Designed for professionals in demanding fields, it offers an intuitive interface for quick access to critical navigation information.

Highlights
  • MGRS coordinate support
  • Advanced real-time compass
  • User-friendly interface
  • Quick access to critical data
  • Reliable performance in demanding environments
  • Apple Watch companion app
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MGRS@Work is your ultimate tool for accurate and reliable navigation, built specifically for professionals who require precise location data in challenging environments. Whether you’re in the military, search and rescue, or any high-stress field, this app delivers powerful features with an intuitive design. Key Features: MGRS Support: Easily access your location using the Military Grid Reference System (MGRS), providing precise coordinates that are essential for tactical operations and mission planning. Advanced Compass: A highly responsive, easy-to-read compass that aligns perfectly with your needs. Navigate confidently with accurate directional data displayed in real-time. User-Friendly Interface: Designed for use in high-pressure situations, the app offers a clean and straightforward interface, allowing you to focus on what’s important without distractions. Quick Access to Critical Data: Instantly retrieve coordinates, heading, and other vital information with minimal effort, ensuring you can make quick decisions when time is of the essence. Reliable Performance: Built to perform in the most demanding environments, whether you’re in the field or on the move, ensuring you always have access to accurate and up-to-date information. MGRS@Watch: Precision navigation now on Apple Watch! Access accurate MGRS coordinates and an advanced compass in a user-friendly interface even without your iPhone. MGRS@Work is more than just a compass—it's a critical tool for professionals who demand the best in navigation technology. With its focus on precision, ease of use, and reliability, this app is your trusted companion in any mission.

About

Alpine Quest

Plan routes and navigate precisely on any terrain, online or offline. Offers advanced coordinate systems and export options for outdoor missions and exploration. A PRO upgrade unlocks full features like unlimited layers and tracking.

Highlights
  • Route and area planning on map
  • Point-to-point and route navigation
  • Movement tracking with elevation/speed
  • Support for MGRS, UTM, Lat-Lon
  • GPX, KML, GeoJSON export/import
  • Layer-based data management
Features
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Tactical GPS is the Swiss Army knife of navigation - everything you need in one app. Plan routes, navigate cross-country, record tracks, analyze terrain and share your map with your team - online or fully offline, with the precision of a purpose-built instrument. Made for soldiers, SAR teams, hikers, hunters and anyone who reads maps. Designed and built natively for iPhone and iPad. No cross-platform compromises. Just a fast, precise tactical navigation experience. SHARE & SYNC - NEW • Share a map layer with your team over iCloud: everyone sees pins, routes and shapes update live - photos, voice memos and PDF attachments included. Invite-only, no accounts, no exporting. • Connect to a TAK server to exchange position and data in real time, with built-in certificate enrollment • Export your work as GPX, KML/KMZ, GeoJSON, CSV or DXF and continue in any other tool PLAN, NAVIGATE, TRACK • Plan routes and areas directly on the map, online or offline • Generate routes with elevation profiles • Navigate point-to-point or along a route - live distance, bearing, ETA, back azimuth and elevation delta • Record tracks with pause, auto-pause and a Live Activity on your Lock Screen • Set up geofences and location alerts • Organize everything in layers - keep missions, trips and training areas separate MAPS, ONLINE OR OFFLINE • Download map regions for fully offline use • Live topographic contour lines and hillshading • MGRS, UTM or Lat/Lon grid overlay on every basemap • Overlays for trails, cycling, ski slopes and sea marks • Night-vision mode: red or green monochrome display across the entire app FIELD & TERRAIN TOOLS • Viewshed and line-of-sight analysis • Range rings, bearings and point projections • Distance and area measurement • NATO (APP-6) map symbols • Elevation and depth readings anywhere on the map • On-position weather forecasts PRECISION POSITIONING • MGRS / UTM / USNG / Lat-Lon, plus national grids: British, Irish, Swedish, Finnish, New Zealand and more • Dozens of map datums with proper transformations • True, magnetic or grid north reference • Connect an external Bluetooth GNSS receiver for higher-precision positioning • Import GPX, KML/KMZ, GeoJSON, GeoPackage, Shapefile, CSV and more PERFECT FOR • Land navigation and route planning • Hiking, cycling and off-road exploration • SAR and field operations • Outdoor training and navigation exercises Note: Route navigation, additional maps, unlimited overlays and layers, special tools, tracking, iCloud layer sharing and export features require a PRO upgrade.

Screenshots

MGRS@Work1 screens
Alpine Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alpine Quest at 5.0 against MGRS@Work's 4.0. Alpine Quest also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). MGRS@Work's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Alpine Quest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MGRS@Work asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alpine Quest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpine Quest has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MGRS@Work ships an update every 3 weeks, Alpine Quest every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MGRS@Work versus Alpine Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMGRS@WorkAlpine Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenning Bjorneng SagenIvan Blajic

Customer experience

MGRS@Work

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Alpine Quest

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MGRS@Work

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Alpine Quest

One-time1
  • Premium Version$14.99

Questions

Is MGRS@Work free?
MGRS@Work is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alpine Quest free?
Alpine Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MGRS@Work or Alpine Quest?
Alpine Quest is rated higher. MGRS@Work averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Alpine Quest averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do MGRS@Work or Alpine Quest have ads?
Neither MGRS@Work nor Alpine Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MGRS@Work or Alpine Quest?
MGRS@Work ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alpine Quest every 2 days. Most recently, MGRS@Work was updated on September 23, 2026 and Alpine Quest on September 18, 2026.

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