Comparison

Achilleus 3D Tactical Map vs TacticMap

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

Head to head
About

Achilleus 3D Tactical Map

This app transforms your device into a field mapping system. Plan on 3D terrain, read grids, control drones, and share information securely offline with your team. It offers advanced navigation and analysis tools for professionals in demanding environments.

Highlights
  • 3D terrain visualization
  • Offline map downloads
  • Live drone video feed
  • Drone mission planning and control
  • Multiple coordinate systems
  • Line of sight analysis
  • Tactical graphics and symbols
Features
Currently charting
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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, fly drones and watch their video on the map, keep working offline and share the picture with your team — encrypted end to end, with no external server needed. Built for soldiers and reservists, first responders, firefighters, search and rescue teams, hunters, drone pilots and outdoor professionals who need accurate positions and quick answers in the field. LIVE VIDEO FROM DRONES & CAMERAS • Watch drones, ground stations and IP cameras beside the map: RTSP, UDP, RTP, HLS and HTTP • Drones on the map from NATO STANAG 4609 (MISB ST 0601 KLV) or MAVLink: position, the camera's footprint and the flight trail, with a HUD over the video • Mark point: tap the video to find that spot on the map. Detect people and vehicles and follow one • ONVIF cameras: find, pan, tilt and zoom them, and see what each one can see • Steady picture, recording with map data, replay, KML export and team sharing DRONE CONTROL (GROUND STATION) • Fly ArduPilot and PX4 multirotor drones from your map over Wi-Fi or a network: take off, Pause, Return, Land, Fly here, Orbit, Point the camera • Plan missions with heights above the ground: waypoints, photo surveys, corridors, orbits and IAMSAR search patterns, checked against terrain, radio line of sight and battery • Safe by design: listen-only by default, every move confirmed with a slide, MAVLink 2 signing, geofence and rally points • A practice drone inside the app to learn and train • QGroundControl and Mission Planner files; flight logs to replay 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 COORDINATES & GRIDS • MGRS, UTM, Latitude/Longitude, British National Grid and Indian Grid • WGS 84 and other datums such as ED50 and Kalianpur 1975 (India) • Coordinates Converter: one point or a whole list, copied as a table • Go to any position by its coordinates 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 • High & low points: the 3 highest and 3 lowest points of any area • Export a viewshed or slope area as a picture, an overlay or a KMZ • Sun and moon times for any place and date MARKERS, DRAWINGS & TACTICAL GRAPHICS • Markers with MIL-STD-2525D symbols, country flags or your own icons, with photos, labels and layers • Range rings and sectors on any marker • Draw lines, routes and circles in any colour and style • Tactical Tasks: operation plans with task graphics and control measures — import, export and share them • 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 ENCRYPTED TEAM NETWORK • Connect over Wi-Fi, LAN or the internet — any device can be the server • With a team password, what you share is encrypted end to end with AES-256: markers, drawings, plans, positions, chat and cameras. The server only passes it on • See your team's markers, drawings, positions and cameras on your map • Choose exactly what you share, layer by layer • Team chat and private messages, with automatic reconnection MADE FOR THE FIELD • Portrait and landscape on iPhone and iPad • Adjustable interface size and large touch targets • No account needed — your maps, markers, tracks, plans and recordings stay on your device Achilleus is a planning and navigation aid. Always confirm critical positions with official maps and procedures, and follow your local drone rules. Questions or ideas? Use Settings › Contact — we read every message.

About

TacticMap

This app simplifies navigation and task planning on maps for military personnel and professionals. It offers offline map access, tactical object creation, and support for various coordinate systems. Data can be securely stored and shared via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Offline map access
  • Tactical object creation (NATO APP6)
  • Multiple coordinate system support
  • Layer import/export
  • iCloud data storage
  • Task planning
Features
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TacticMap is a multifunctional app, specially designed for military personnel and professionals working with maps and coordinates. Our app simplifies navigation and task planning on maps, even without an internet connection. Key Features: * Map Operations: Download cartographic data for both online and offline use. We offer a wide selection of maps covering various territories and scales. * Creation of Tactical Objects: Our app allows you to create layers and tactical objects according to NATO APP6 standards. You can save and manage critical points and objects on the map. * Support for Coordinate Systems: We support various coordinate systems, including USK2000, WGS84, MGRS, and UTM, enabling you to work with precise data on any terrain. * Import and Export of Layers: Additional functionality in TacticMap allows you to import and export your layers and objects for easy sharing with other users. Plan and collaborate more efficiently. * Data Storage on iCloud: All your data is securely stored in iCloud, ensuring its safety and accessibility on all your devices. We prioritize the data security and confidentiality of our users. Download TacticMap now to access the best tool for working with maps and coordinates. Plan operations, work with precision, and navigate efficiently on the map. Working with geospatial data has never been easier! In-App Purchases: TacticMap can be downloaded for free. Access to some features requires a subscription. Legal Information: Privacy Policy: https://ukropsoft.com/o-nas.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Achilleus 3D Tactical Map4 screens
TacticMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TacticMap at 67% against Achilleus 3D Tactical Map's 20%. TacticMap also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Achilleus 3D Tactical Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On ads 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

TacticMap is free to download; Achilleus 3D Tactical Map costs $19.99 up front. TacticMap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Achilleus 3D Tactical Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Achilleus 3D Tactical Map ships an update monthly, TacticMap every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Achilleus 3D Tactical Map versus TacticMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAchilleus 3D Tactical MapTacticMap
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size554 MB301 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSavvas PetrouYaroslav Sherstyuk

Customer experience

Achilleus 3D Tactical Map

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%

TacticMap

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Achilleus 3D Tactical Map

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TacticMap

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • 6 Months$7.996 Months
  • 12 Months$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Achilleus 3D Tactical Map free?
Achilleus 3D Tactical Map costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TacticMap free?
TacticMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Achilleus 3D Tactical Map or TacticMap have ads?
Neither Achilleus 3D Tactical Map nor TacticMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Achilleus 3D Tactical Map or TacticMap?
Achilleus 3D Tactical Map ships an update monthly, and TacticMap every 6 days. Most recently, Achilleus 3D Tactical Map was updated on November 9, 2026 and TacticMap on November 7, 2026.

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