Comparison

MGRS GPS Mapper vs MilGPS PRO

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

Head to head
About

MGRS GPS Mapper

Features
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MGRS GPS Mapper is a practical field map designed for military, security, outdoor, and coordinate-based navigation users. Plot points, save waypoints, create routes, and work with MGRS, UTM, and Latitude/Longitude in one clean interface. Whether you're planning in the field, measuring distance, or managing saved locations, MGRS GPS Mapper helps you work faster and with better control. FEATURES: • Enter and convert coordinates in MGRS, UTM, and Lat/Lon • Save, rename, organize, and share waypoints • Move saved points directly on the map • Create straight, road, or zigzag routes • View distance while building zigzag routes • Recenter quickly to your current location • Use Night Vision (NVG) and Glove Mode • Designed for practical outdoor and field use PRIVACY: Your location is used only to show your position and, if enabled, to record patrols or routes. No ads. No tracking. No third-party analytics.

About

MilGPS PRO

This professional-grade navigation app offers advanced GPS features for field operations, including multiple coordinate systems, offline maps, and target management. It supports route planning, track recording, and real-time sensor data for reliable navigation in any condition.

Highlights
  • Multiple coordinate systems (MGRS, UTM, USNG)
  • Offline map downloads and caching
  • Unlimited waypoint storage and import/export
  • Real-time digital compass and bearing indicator
  • Route planning and mission mode
  • Automatic track recording with ascent/descent calculation
  • Offline operation without internet connection
Features
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MilGPS PRO — Professional Military GPS Navigation MilGPS PRO is a professional-grade military GPS navigation app that puts everything you need in the field into a single application. Built for terrain, operations, and navigation. LOCATION & COORDINATE SYSTEMS - MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) — full 10-digit precision - UTM coordinate system - USNG (US National Grid) - QTH Locator - Decimal and DMS LAT/LON formats - One-tap format switching - Instant coordinate copy ADVANCED MAP SYSTEM - 6 map layers: Satellite, Topographic, Road, Hybrid, Terrain, Bing Satellite - Military grid line overlay - Hillshade relief, contour lines, and road name overlays - Layer transparency control - Map search by coordinate (MGRS, LAT/LON, DMS) - Offline map download and caching - 3D terrain view TARGET MANAGEMENT - Unlimited waypoint storage - Long-press on map to instantly add a target - Manual MGRS coordinate entry - Import from GPX, KML, KMZ, CSV, and MGRS list - Move, rename, and delete targets - Export all targets as GPX - Deep link target sharing - Distance and bearing to target COMPASS & NAVIGATION - Real-time digital military compass - Absolute and relative bearing display - Target bearing indicator - Route deviation warning - ETA (estimated time of arrival) calculation - Radar sweep compass display ROUTE & MISSION MODE - Draw routes directly on the map - Multi-point route planning - Save and load routes - GPX route import/export - Mission mode: active navigation with route tracking - Route deviation indicator - Total distance calculation TRACK RECORDING - Automatic track recording - Stop and pause support - Live speed, max speed, average speed - Total ascent and descent calculation - Max/min altitude tracking - View saved tracks on the map - Export tracks as GPX SENSORS & LIVE DATA - GPS accuracy indicator - Altitude and terrain type (Flat / Hill / Mountain / High Altitude) - Barometer and atmospheric pressure - Live speed (km/h and mph) - Local time and Zulu (UTC) DTG display - Metric / Imperial unit toggle TOOLS - Coordinate converter (LAT/LON to MGRS/UTM) - Area calculation - Distance measurer - Offline map downloader (Regional / District / Neighborhood zoom levels) RELIABILITY & PERFORMANCE - Full offline operation without internet connection - Offline use with cached maps - Background location tracking - Optimized for low battery consumption - All data stored on-device, privacy first WHO IS IT FOR? - Military personnel and security professionals - Search and rescue teams - Mountaineers and trekking enthusiasts - Orienteering athletes - Hunters and off-road drivers - Map and navigation enthusiasts Know your position at all times. Reach your objective in any condition. LANGUAGE SUPPORT With this update, MilGPS PRO is fully available in 32 languages. You can switch languages instantly from the sidebar menu within the app. Supported languages: Turkish, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Bengali, Indonesian, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Persian.

Screenshots

MGRS GPS Mapper4 screens
MilGPS PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: MilGPS PRO at #16 against MGRS GPS Mapper's unranked. MilGPS PRO also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

MGRS GPS Mapper costs $9.99 and MilGPS PRO $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MGRS GPS Mapper ships an update monthly, MilGPS PRO every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MGRS GPS Mapper versus MilGPS PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMGRS GPS MapperMilGPS PRO
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating—4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#16 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFerkan Sarimustafa pistofoglu

In-app purchases

None

MGRS GPS Mapper

No in-app purchases

None

MilGPS PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MGRS GPS Mapper free?
MGRS GPS Mapper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MilGPS PRO free?
MilGPS PRO costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MGRS GPS Mapper or MilGPS PRO have ads?
Neither MGRS GPS Mapper nor MilGPS PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MGRS GPS Mapper or MilGPS PRO?
MGRS GPS Mapper ships an update monthly, and MilGPS PRO every 2 weeks. Most recently, MGRS GPS Mapper was updated on November 9, 2026 and MilGPS PRO on November 9, 2026.

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