Comparison

TakMap vs GridTac

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

Head to head
About

TakMap

Features
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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.

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 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.

Screenshots

TakMap4 screens
GridTac4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. TakMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GridTac asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TakMap ships an update fortnightly, GridTac every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
TakMap versus GridTac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTakMapGridTac
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS18.615.5 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size69 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJaroslav GalLinus Nilsson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TakMap

One-time1
  • TakMap Pro$19.99
None

GridTac

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TakMap free?
TakMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GridTac free?
GridTac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TakMap or GridTac have ads?
Neither TakMap nor GridTac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TakMap or GridTac?
TakMap ships an update fortnightly, and GridTac every 4 days. Most recently, TakMap was updated on October 25, 2026 and GridTac on October 28, 2026.

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