Comparison

Maps Anywhere vs GridTac

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

Head to head
About

Maps Anywhere

Navigate the outdoors with confidence. Mark your starting point or campsite and receive directional guidance to return. View your location in various formats and access maps offline.

Highlights
  • Offline map access
  • Waypoint marking and navigation
  • Real-time location display (MGRS, UTM, Lat/Lon)
  • Distance tracking to waypoint
  • Sunrise/sunset times
  • Directional guidance
Features
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SecureTrek Maps Anywhere - Stay Oriented in the Wild Every year, thousands of people get lost while trekking or exploring the outdoors due to poor visibility, disorientation, or losing track of their starting point. SecureTrek Maps Anywhere is here to help. Designed for trekkers and outdoor enthusiasts, SecureTrek allows you to mark a location—such as your campsite or the starting point of a hike—and navigate back to it with a directional guide. Easily track your distance to the waypoint in meters and stay confident in your direction as you move. Whether you're hiking, camping, or exploring off the grid, SecureTrek offers peace of mind. You can even adapt it for your own custom use cases. Don't just wander—trek smart with SecureTrek. Welcome to SecureTrek - MGRS & UTM Map. SecureTrek is a GPS and mapping solution designed for outdoor adventurers, soldiers, search and rescue personnel, fishers, hunters, and other professional navigators around the world. With SecureTrek, you can: View your current location in various formats, including Latitude/Longitude, MGRS (Military Grid Reference System), UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator), and DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds). Add waypoints either from your current position or by tapping anywhere on the map (cursor position). Track the distance to your saved waypoint in meters and maintain confidence in your navigation. Get sunrise and sunset times for your current location. Access high-resolution satellite and topographic imagery, and thanks to advanced caching algorithms, use previously visited areas offline without the need for an internet connection. Features Real-time Location Display: View your current location in various formats (Latitude/Longitude, MGRS - Military Grid Reference System, UTM - Universal Transverse Mercator, DMS - Degrees, Minutes, Seconds). Waypoint Management: Add waypoints from your current location or by tapping anywhere on the map (cursor position). Distance Tracking: View distance to your saved waypoint in meters. Top-Down Directional Guidance: Stay on track with a clear directional guide. Intuitive User Interface: Simple and easy to use, even in challenging outdoor environments. Offline Functionality: Use it online or offline—no internet required once your waypoint is saved. WARNING: YOUR USE OF SECURETREK IS AT YOUR OWN RISK SecureTrek is intended as an aid to navigation and should always be used in combination with traditional navigation methods and situational awareness. SecureTrek must not be solely relied upon in situations where failure could result in death, injury, or financial loss. This includes—but is not limited to—military operations, emergency services, live-fire exercises, aviation, and precise surveying tasks. SecureTrek is not certified to military or aviation standards and is not a substitute for professional-grade or issued equipment. SecureTrek is not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies arising from GPS or compass calibration issues. Users are advised to ensure proper calibration of their devices before relying on navigation features. Your use of SecureTrek is governed by the standard App Store Licensed Application End User License Agreement.

About

GridTac

Features
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GridTac turns your phone into a live tactical display for airsoft and milsim. See your whole team on the map in real time, drop markers, issue orders, and stay coordinated from kickoff to endex, without burning your battery. Built for the field, not the office. REAL-TIME TEAM MAP • See every teammate's live position on the map as they move. • Fog of war, you only see your own faction; the enemy stays hidden. • Battery-first design built to track through a full game day. TACTICAL TOOLS • Drop markers and points of interest for the whole team. • Issue orders and waypoints from commanders down to squads and individual players. • Team, squad and player chat to keep comms tight. • SOS beacon when a player needs help. MADE FOR THE FIELD • Download your play area for offline use, works where the signal doesn't. • Base maps: tactical, satellite and topographic. Detailed terrain maps cover Sweden; satellite imagery works worldwide. • Grid references and bearing/distance for fast call-outs. • Runs without Google services — fine on de-Googled phones. FREE TO PLAY GridTac is free for your group. Create a game, invite your squad with a code or QR, and get on the field. GridTac is a companion tool for in-person airsoft and milsim events.

Screenshots

Maps Anywhere4 screens
GridTac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GridTac at none against Maps Anywhere's shown. Maps Anywhere's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maps Anywhere ships an update every 3 days, GridTac every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Maps Anywhere versus GridTac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaps AnywhereGridTac
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAli Mert TUFEKCILinus Nilsson

In-app purchases

None

Maps Anywhere

No in-app purchases

None

GridTac

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maps Anywhere free?
Maps Anywhere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GridTac free?
GridTac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maps Anywhere or GridTac have ads?
Maps Anywhere shows ads; GridTac does not.
Which is updated more often, Maps Anywhere or GridTac?
Maps Anywhere ships an update every 3 days, and GridTac every 4 days. Most recently, Maps Anywhere was updated on October 24, 2026 and GridTac on October 28, 2026.

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