TAK Aware vs TAKLite

TAK Aware is a lightweight Team Awareness Kit (also known as the Tactical Assault Kit in the Department of Defense) application designed to enable easy integrations into existing training and operational workflows while still providing the level of situational awareness and interaction you expect from TAK. The application is designed from the ground-up in iOS and connects to your favorite TAK servers with either Data Packages or Certificate Enrollment, and supports Data Packages, DataSync, Channels, Certificate Enrollment and more!

TAK Lite is a lightweight Cursor on Target (CoT) client that connects to TAK servers for real-time team situational awareness. See your team's positions on a live map, share your location, and send emergency alerts — all without the complexity of full ATAK/iTAK. Features: Real-time position sharing with your team via TAK server (FreeTAKServer, TAK Server) Live map with team member locations, callsigns, and team colors 14 team colors matching ATAK standards (Cyan, Red, Green, Blue, etc.) Emergency alert system with 4 alert types (911 Alert, Ring The Bell, In Contact, Geo-fence Breached) Automatic reconnection when network connectivity changes Background location reporting TLS mutual authentication with certificate support QR code enrollment for easy server setup Street, satellite, and hybrid map views Stale user detection — markers gray out when team members go offline Requirements: iOS 17.0 or later TAK server connection (FreeTAKServer or official TAK Server) Valid client certificate for TLS connections TAK Lite is designed for small teams who need simple, reliable position tracking without the overhead of a full tactical suite.