Comparison

Vera MGRS vs ATHR

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

Head to head
About

Vera MGRS

Features
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MGRS-first waypoint navigation on a single screen. Set three points — where you started, where you are, where you're going. Vera MGRS shows MGRS first with Decimal, DDM, DMS, and UTM alternates, and a compass that points from B to C with bearing and distance. Built with GeographicLib for geodesic precision. FEATURES: • A/B/C navigation on a single screen — start, current, destination • MGRS primary with Decimal, DDM, DMS, UTM alternates • Compass with bearing and distance to destination • Share any of A/B/C over AirDrop with configurable detail • Apple Watch companion for capture and a navigation glance • Optional iCloud sync across devices • No ads, no tracking COORDINATE FORMATS: • MGRS (10SEG 51309 77447) • Decimal Degrees (37.7749°, -122.4194°) • Degrees Decimal Minutes (37° 46.497' N) • Degrees-Minutes-Seconds (37°46'29.7"N) • UTM (10S 551309 4177447) • Maidenhead grid (CM87ss) Built for search and rescue, surveying, geocaching, amateur radio, aviation, marine navigation, and anyone who lives in MGRS or UTM. Every feature is free. Optional support subscriptions help fund continued development. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ATHR

Features
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Athr is your intelligent companion on land and sea — offline satellite maps, walkie-talkie, and AI copilot. Every trip tool in one app.

Screenshots

Vera MGRS4 screens
ATHR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ATHR at none against Vera MGRS's 3. ATHR also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Vera MGRS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. ATHR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Vera MGRS versus ATHR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVera MGRSATHR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick Tudorsalem al yahyaie

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Vera MGRS

Subscriptions3
  • Vera MGRS Supporter$19.991 Month
  • Vera MGRS Pro Support$199.991 Year
  • Vera MGRS Enterprise Support$499.991 Year
None

ATHR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vera MGRS free?
Vera MGRS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ATHR free?
ATHR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vera MGRS or ATHR have ads?
Neither Vera MGRS nor ATHR shows ads.

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