RIN Locator vs TAK Aware
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RIN Locator
Find approved cylinder requalifiers by city, state, or zip code. Get addresses, contact details, and authorized testing methods for each entity. This tool helps users locate qualified professionals for cylinder inspection and certification.
- Search by city, state, or zip code
- View requalifier addresses
- Access contact information
- See authorized testing methods
- Check cylinder specifications
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The RIN Locator allows you to search for an approved cylinder requalifier. By entering a city/state or zip code, this tool will provide a list of approved cylinder requalifiers including address, contact information, and the authorized testing methods and cylinder specifications for the approved entity. The web-based version may be accessed at https://portal.phmsa.dot.gov/rinlocator A person must meet the requirements of 49 CFR Sections 107.805, 180.211, and 180.212 to be approved to inspect, test, certify, repair, or rebuild a cylinder in accordance with a DOT specification or a UN pressure receptacle under subpart C of part 178 or subpart C of part 180, or under the terms of a special permit issued under this part.
TAK Aware
This navigation app enhances situational awareness for tactical operations. It connects to TAK servers, supporting various data exchange methods for seamless integration into existing workflows.
- Situational awareness enhancement
- Team Awareness Kit integration
- Connects to TAK servers
- Supports Data Packages and DataSync
- Certificate Enrollment
- Channels support
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TAK Aware is a lightweight Team Awareness Kit (also known as the Tactical Assault Kit in the Department of Defense) application designed to enable easy integrations into existing training and operational workflows while still providing the level of situational awareness and interaction you expect from TAK. The application is designed from the ground-up in iOS and connects to your favorite TAK servers with either Data Packages or Certificate Enrollment, and supports Data Packages, DataSync, Channels, Certificate Enrollment and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TAK Aware at 4.8 against RIN Locator's 4.1. TAK Aware also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TAK Aware holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 24 respectively.
RIN Locator ships an update every 18 months, TAK Aware every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RIN Locator | TAK Aware |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) | 4.8 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | Flight Tactics |
Customer experience
RIN Locator
TAK Aware
In-app purchases
RIN Locator
No in-app purchases
TAK Aware
No in-app purchases
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