Comparison

Traccar Client vs iTAK

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

Head to head
About

Traccar Client

This app transforms your mobile device into a GPS tracker, reporting your location to a server at set intervals. It can connect to a free demo server or your own hosted Traccar server. Use it to monitor your device's position on a map.

Highlights
  • Use mobile device as GPS tracker
  • Report location to server
  • Configurable time intervals
  • Connect to demo or self-hosted server
  • Supports 80+ protocols (with Traccar Server)
Features
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Traccar Client is a GPS tracking app for Android. It runs in the background and sends location updates to your own server using the open-source Traccar platform. • Real-time Tracking: See your device's location on your private server in real time. • Open-Source: 100% free and open-source, with no ads or tracking. • Customizable: Configure update intervals, accuracy, and data usage to fit your needs. • Privacy First: Your location data is sent only to your chosen server, never to third parties. • Easy Integration: Works with the Traccar server and many third-party GPS tracking platforms. Just enter your server address, grant location permissions, and the app automatically sends periodic location reports in the background. Don't have a server yet? Try the free live demo or set up your own for free at traccar.org.

About

iTAK

This app provides real-time collaborative mapping and team tracking. Share locations, sensor data, videos, and chat with your team. Supports online and offline mapping with various data formats.

Highlights
  • Real-time team tracking
  • Collaborative mapping
  • Online and offline mapping
  • KML/KMZ/GeoPDF overlay import
  • Chat and file sharing
  • Live video streaming
  • Navigation tools
Features
Currently charting
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**Compatible with ALL TAK ecosystem (TAK server, WinTAK, ATAK, WebTAK)** The Team Awareness Kit (TAK) (known as the Tactical Assault Kit in the Department of Defense) application: iTAK is a collaborative geospatial application to see your teams’ locations, sensor information, videos, chat, and more in real-time. iTAK supports Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial sector standards for icons, sensor information, and communication. Data can be pre-loaded into iTAK or downloaded from the network (via TAK Server) when available. iTAK capabilities include: • Online and offline mapping (most standard formats), download the maps right in the app • Blue force / team tracking (BFT) • Collaborative mapping, including points, drawings, locations of interest • Import and display of KML, KMZ, GeoPDF overlays • Location marking, sharing, with photo tagging • Chat, file sharing, photo sharing • Live video streaming with the ability to share video links • Spotted map to mark and share multiple locations across your map • Digital pointer to rapidly mark and share items on the map with your team • Navigation-walking/hiking, driving, also useful flying and air-ground coordination • Center on self or other objects (e.g. another person in the network) • Range, bearing measurement tools • Team Emergency Beacons • Customizable toolbar • 3D perspective • All data is secured and fully compatibility with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK, TAK Server, WinTAK) • Useful for law enforcement, first responders, hunting, fishing, ornithology, wildlife site survey System Requirements Operating System: iOS version 17 and later.

Screenshots

Traccar Client4 screens
iTAK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Traccar Client at 4.7 against iTAK's 3.6. Traccar Client also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (57% vs 41%). iTAK's advantage is chart position (#210 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Traccar Client holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 180 and 155 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Traccar Client's written reviews are positive against 41% of iTAK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Traccar Client ships an update every 3 days, iTAK every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Traccar Client versus iTAK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraccar ClientiTAK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (180 ratings) — better3.6 (155 ratings)
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews — better41.4% of reviews
Number of ratings180 — better155
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#210 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB276 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton TananaevUnited States Department of the Army, TAK Product Center

Customer experience

Traccar Client

All ratings180 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative30.0%

iTAK

All ratings155 ratings
Positive56.8%
Neutral19.4%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral28.3%
Negative30.3%

Bugs and requests

Traccar Client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iTAK

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • App crashes when exporting data packages
  • App crashes when uploading files with local data
  • App crashes when importing overlays
  • App crashes when changing map types
  • App crashes when creating missions
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  • App freezes when handling large numbers of objects (15+)
  • Indoor mapping causes app shutdown
  • Markers disappear on app reopening
  • Markers don't sync deletion status with ATAK users
  • HTTP video stream links don't work
  • Mesh network mode not functioning properly
  • Settings reset to defaults on restart
  • Toolbar disappears randomly
  • Notification badges don't clear properly
  • Unable to rename points of interest
  • Duplicate server entries appear
  • Unexpected shutdowns and crashes
  • Connection failures to TAK servers
  • Message notifications not appearing on iPhone
  • App won't launch after deletion/reinstallation
  • Data Sync broken in version 2.10.1
  • Overlay import causes instant crash
  • Markers become invisible with ArcGIS updates

Requested features

23 requests
  • Meshtastic and LoRa device support
  • GRG (Grid Reference Graphic) functionality
  • Mesh network integration (GoTenna, Beartooth)
  • Plugin support system
  • Google Maps or alternative map providers
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  • Offline map download capability
  • Angular measurement unit conversion (degrees to mil)
  • Nautical miles unit of measurement
  • Video stream support (HTTP/RTSP)
  • CASEVAC calling functionality
  • Polar plot tool
  • Data package import from Android ATAK
  • Bluetooth radio integration
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Ability to edit and delete toolbar items
  • True/Magnetic bearing distinction
  • Point dragging and repositioning
  • Contact/team management system
  • Mission creation and editing
  • Windows TAK Server version
  • Improved notification system
  • Chinese language support
  • Better documentation and tutorials

In-app purchases

None

Traccar Client

No in-app purchases

None

iTAK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Traccar Client free?
Traccar Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iTAK free?
iTAK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Traccar Client or iTAK?
Traccar Client is rated higher. Traccar Client averages 4.7 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while iTAK averages 3.6 from 155 ratings.
Do Traccar Client or iTAK have ads?
Neither Traccar Client nor iTAK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Traccar Client or iTAK?
Traccar Client ships an update every 3 days, and iTAK every 3 weeks. Most recently, Traccar Client was updated on September 21, 2026 and iTAK on September 24, 2026.

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