Achilleus 3D Tactical Map vs 3D Offline Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Achilleus 3D Tactical Map
This app offers advanced 3D terrain visualization and military-grade GPS navigation for tactical operations. It supports offline maps, various military grid systems, and includes tools for waypoint navigation, drawing, and distance measurement. Secure network sharing and team communication features are also integrated.
- 3D Terrain Maps
- Offline Maps
- Military Grid Systems
- Waypoint Navigation
- Drawing Tools
- Network Sharing
- MIL-STD-2525D Symbology
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Achilleus 3D Tactical Map turns your iPhone and iPad into a complete field mapping system. Plan on real 3D terrain, read any grid, keep working offline and share the picture with your team — no external server needed. Built for soldiers and reservists, first responders, search and rescue teams, hunters and outdoor professionals who need accurate positions and quick answers in the field. 3D TERRAIN & OFFLINE MAPS • See real terrain in 3D and rotate the map through 360° • Satellite, topographic and street maps — or add your own XYZ, TMS, WMTS and WMS sources • Download areas for offline use and keep working without signal • Night mode with red or dimmed colours to protect your night vision COORDINATES & GRIDS • MGRS, UTM, Latitude/Longitude and British National Grid • WGS 84 and other datums such as ED50 • Coordinates Converter: convert one point or a whole list and copy the results as a table • Go to any position by its coordinates — the cross in the middle of the map always shows the point you are working on MEASURE & ANALYSE • Distance and bearing in mils or degrees, true or magnetic • Elevation profile and slope angle along any line • Line of sight between two points and viewshed: see what can be seen from a position • Sun and moon times for any place and date MARKERS, DRAWINGS & TACTICAL GRAPHICS • Markers with MIL-STD-2525D symbols or your own icons, with photos, labels and layers • Range rings and sectors on any marker • Draw lines, routes and circles in any colour, width and line style • Tactical Tasks: operation plans with tactical task graphics and control measures, in layers — import and export your plans • Operational planning: 34 tactical mission tasks and 46 control measures, from phase lines and boundaries to objectives, axes and fire support lines, placed and shaped right on the terrain. Organise them in plans and layers, set effective times, and share plans with your team. • Import and export KML, KMZ and GPX NAVIGATE & RECORD • Walk or drive to any point with live distance and direction • Record GPS tracks with time, distance and climb • Share your location or any point TEAM NETWORK • Connect over Wi-Fi, LAN or the internet — any device can be the server • See your team's markers, drawings and live positions on your own map • Choose exactly what you share: switches for each layer and plan, and only what is visible on your map is sent • Team chat and private messages, with automatic reconnection MADE FOR THE FIELD • Portrait and landscape on iPhone and iPad • Adjustable interface size, large touch targets and a short tour for new users • No account needed — your maps, markers and tracks stay on your device Achilleus is a planning and navigation aid. Always confirm critical positions with official maps and procedures. Questions or ideas? Use Settings › Contact — we read every message.
3D Offline Maps
Navigate and explore the world with detailed 2D and 3D offline maps. Record GPS tracks, save routes, and import/export GPX files. Plan adventures, mark points of interest, and share data, even without an internet signal.
- Offline 2D and 3D maps
- GPS track recording
- Route planning
- GPX import/export
- Unlimited offline map storage
- Multiple map types
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Detailed 2D and 3D maps for navigation, travel, hiking, and outdoor adventures all over the world. Download maps in advance, use them offline without internet access, record GPS tracks, save routes and waypoints, import and export GPX files, and keep everything important close at hand on every trip. Plan routes, build your own collection of tracks, mark interesting places on the map, share data with friends, and travel more comfortably even where there is no signal. The app supports offline maps with no time limits on storage and contains no ads. Main features: - 9 map types: satellite, vector, and 3D maps. - compatible with Apple Silicon Macs. - background track recording. - compare tracks by speed, elevation, and time at any distance, including gains and delays relative to a selected reference track. - fast and convenient map downloads. - route planner. - step counter with data for the last three months (steps, distance). - elevation for any waypoint. - address search. - coordinate search. - compass. - barometer. - track processing and optimization. - offline map downloads with unlimited storage time. - supports all available ways on your device to import and export tracks and waypoints in GPX, KML, KMZ format. - color gradient by speed and elevation for imported tracks when this data is available. - color gradient by speed and elevation for recorded tracks. - records speed and elevation in tracks. - contour lines in outdoor mode. - extended track information: average and maximum speed, duration, distance, and number of waypoints. - different units of measurement: miles, kilometers, feet, meters. - view one or multiple tracks in any app mode, including while recording another track. - create, edit, and delete waypoints in any mode and anywhere on the map. - selectable icons for waypoints. - track recording quality settings, distance filters, and power saving mode. - points to the selected waypoint and shows the distance to it. - shows the current distance covered and time on route. - quick start and stop of track recording. - several map orientation modes: by device compass, by direction of movement, centered mode, and north-up mode. - map tilt with a two-finger gesture. - quick selection and convenient viewing of saved tracks, waypoints, and downloaded maps. - speed and elevation charts with zooming and scrolling. - link to the user guide in settings. - waypoint photos: take photos, store them, open the waypoint on the map from the photo, and share your shots. - photo geotagging: coordinates and shooting data are saved in the text caption and in EXIF/GPS metadata. - Terms of Service: https://appsupport.store/terms/ - Privacy Policy: https://appsupport.store/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Offline Maps at 80% against Achilleus 3D Tactical Map's 20%. 3D Offline Maps also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Achilleus 3D Tactical Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
3D Offline Maps is free to download; Achilleus 3D Tactical Map costs $19.99 up front. 3D Offline Maps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Achilleus 3D Tactical Map asks for nothing beyond the download.
Achilleus 3D Tactical Map ships an update every 6 weeks, 3D Offline Maps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Achilleus 3D Tactical Map | 3D Offline Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (650 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 80.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 650 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 435 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Savvas Petrou | SERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH |
Customer experience
Achilleus 3D Tactical Map
3D Offline Maps
Bugs and requests
Achilleus 3D Tactical Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
3D Offline Maps
Reported bugs
4 issues- 3D offline maps display black and grainy visuals
- Maps require zooming out and back in to clear display
- GPX file download compatibility issues
- Background tracking does not work
Requested features
5 requests- CarPlay support integration
- Map selection icon on main page
- Current/real-time satellite imagery
- Map gradients relative to pitch
- Background tracking functionality
In-app purchases
Achilleus 3D Tactical Map
No in-app purchases
3D Offline Maps
- Premium Month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Week2 variants$1.997 Days
- Premium Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- Premium Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Annual Sale$12.991 Year
- Matching to road$0.99
- Lifetime$19.99
Questions
Is Achilleus 3D Tactical Map free?
Is 3D Offline Maps free?
Do Achilleus 3D Tactical Map or 3D Offline Maps have ads?
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