TakMap vs GridTac
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TakMap
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TakMap is an application designed to resemble the well-known ATAK or iTak client as closely as possible. It includes all the essential features, such as: point dropper, drawing tools, data packages, rubbersheet, distance measuring, data sending, chat, custom XML map sources, and, of course, server connection.
GridTac
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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 β’ See every teammate's live position on the map as they move. β’ Fog of war, you only see your own faction; the enemy stays hidden. β’ Battery-first design built to track through a full game day. TACTICAL TOOLS β’ Drop markers and points of interest for the whole team. β’ Issue orders and waypoints from commanders down to squads and individual players. β’ Team, squad and player chat to keep comms tight. β’ SOS beacon when a player needs help. MADE FOR THE FIELD β’ Download your play area for offline use, works where the signal doesn't. β’ Base maps: tactical, satellite and topographic. Detailed terrain maps cover Sweden; satellite imagery works worldwide. β’ Grid references and bearing/distance for fast call-outs. β’ Runs without Google services β 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GridTac at none against TakMap's 1. GridTac also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TakMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GridTac asks for nothing beyond the download.
TakMap ships an update fortnightly, GridTac every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TakMap | GridTac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.5 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jaroslav Gal | Linus Nilsson |
In-app purchases
TakMap
- TakMap Pro$19.99
GridTac
No in-app purchases









