Comparison

10digit vs GridTac

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

Head to head
About

10digit

This offline GPS app provides real-time Military Grid Reference System coordinates, essential for military, search and rescue, and outdoor enthusiasts. It supports offline maps, waypoint management, and various coordinate formats, ensuring reliable navigation without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Real-time MGRS coordinates
  • Offline map caching
  • Waypoint management
  • GPX & CSV export
  • KML & KMZ import
  • Ruler tool
  • Background location tracking
  • Multiple coordinate formats
Features
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Read your grid. Build your field plan. 10digit brings MGRS navigation, offline maps, overlays and terrain planning into a clear field interface on iPhone and iPad. READ YOUR COORDINATES Use MGRS, UTM, or latitude and longitude alongside heading, altitude, speed, and reported horizontal accuracy. Coordinate precision and GPS accuracy are different; check the accuracy reading when using a position. PREPARE OFFLINE MAPS Download supported map regions before heading out. Keep saved maps, waypoints, and recorded tracks together when cell coverage is unavailable. Offline map use requires completing the relevant download in advance. BUILD AND SHARE YOUR PLAN Save waypoints, organize them into overlays, navigate by bearing and distance, and record your route. Import supported files and share locations with others. Pro adds live Team Overlays and KML, GeoJSON and encrypted layer exports. EXPLORE THE TERRAIN Pro terrain line of sight compares two points and shows visible and masked sections on an elevation profile. Snap to saved waypoints and share profile graphics. Terrain estimates are planning aids; they do not account for every building, tree or field condition. CONFIGURE YOUR TAK CONNECTION Pro includes experimental Cursor-on-Target networking and TAK Server connection settings, with server-package import. Choose when to connect and whether to broadcast your position. Deploy a temporary, private, cloud-hosted TAK server for exercises on demand. USE IT IN THE FIELD A large coordinate readout and a red-on-black night mode keep the interface easy to read in different conditions. CHOOSE WHAT YOU SHARE Navigation does not require a personal sign-up. Online maps request map tiles. Optional Team Overlay and TAK features send data when you choose to use them. Usage analytics are optional and can be controlled in Settings. OPTIONAL ONE-TIME PRO UPGRADE Start with core navigation and up to three offline map regions. Pro removes the region limit and adds the advanced sharing, terrain and planning tools shown in the app. Pro is a one-time purchase, with no subscription. Map availability and downloaded coverage depend on the selected source. GPS reception, battery life, and the accuracy reported by your device affect field use.

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

10digit4 screens
GridTac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GridTac at none against 10digit's 1. GridTac also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). 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. 10digit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GridTac asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

10digit ships an update fortnightly, GridTac every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
10digit versus GridTac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter10digitGridTac
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperScaleworks LLCLinus Nilsson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

10digit

One-time1
  • Pro Features$3.99
None

GridTac

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 10digit free?
10digit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GridTac free?
GridTac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 10digit or GridTac have ads?
Neither 10digit nor GridTac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 10digit or GridTac?
10digit ships an update fortnightly, and GridTac every 4 days. Most recently, 10digit was updated on October 28, 2026 and GridTac on October 28, 2026.

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