MilGPS
What is MilGPS?
MilGPS is a navigation app designed for trained navigators using MGRS coordinates. It displays location information on customizable screens, lets users create and organize waypoints, and shows locations and waypoints on a map with grid lines and labels.
Pricing. MilGPS is $12.99 to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Navigating by MGRS coordinates in the field
- Creating and organizing waypoints for navigation
- Using offline raster MBTiles maps without cell signal
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Why this app is in A tier
MilGPS scores 81 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 78, App Store search rank 49, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
MilGPS is a field navigation tool designed for efficient use by trained navigators using MGRS coordinates. No in-app purchases or subscriptions. OVERVIEW - Display your current location and other info in large, clear text on customizable screens. - Create waypoints using your current location, map crosshairs, distance/direction projection or optimized coordinate entry. Organize waypoints into overlays and navigate to them by following an arrow or on the map. - Visualize your location and waypoints on a map with smooth scrolling grid lines/labels. Apple and Google online maps are included or supply your own offline maps in raster MBTiles format. OTHER FEATURES - Supports MGRS, USNG, UTM, Lat/Lon and OSNG location formats. - Supports a wide variety of map datums including WGS84, NAD27, OSGB36, AGD66 and ED50. - Use 3 different datums/location formats for location display and waypoint entry. - Supports a wide variety of angle, altitude, and distance formats. - Cell phone signal not required for basic navigation functionality. Online maps require a data connection. - Supports military date time groups for local/zulu time - Import and export waypoints via the standard GPX file format
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | B |
| Score | 81 / 100 | 84 / 100 | 75 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.3 ★ |
| Ratings | 5.5K | 13.0K | 3.9K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 3.1 ★ · 18 reviews | — |
| Last update | 2d ago | 21d ago | 31d ago |
| Price | $12.99 | Free | Free download |
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Questions about MilGPS
Does it work without a cell signal?
The listing says cell phone signal is not required for basic navigation functionality. Online maps require a data connection. Offline maps in raster MBTiles format can be supplied by the user.
Which location formats and datums are supported?
It supports MGRS, USNG, UTM, Lat/Lon and OSNG formats, and a variety of datums including WGS84, NAD27, OSGB36, AGD66 and ED50. Three datums or formats can be used at once for display and waypoint entry.
Can I import or export routes and tracks?
Waypoints can be imported and exported via GPX, with limited KML and CSV support. Routes and tracks are not supported, and route planning and track recording are listed as not included yet.
Is MilGPS free?
No. MilGPS is $12.99 to download.
What is MilGPS good for?
MilGPS is built for navigating by MGRS coordinates in the field, creating and organizing waypoints for navigation, using offline raster mbtiles maps without cell signal. It sits in the location finding list on AppTierList.
Is MilGPS worth it?
MilGPS is A tier, ranked #4 of 18 location finding apps with a score of 81 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 5,537 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 3 apps rank above it.
How does MilGPS compare to Compass & GPS?
MilGPS is A tier at 81; Compass & GPS is A tier at 84. Compass & GPS ranks higher. MilGPS is $12.99 to download, Compass & GPS is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is MilGPS updated?
MilGPS was updated 2 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Location Finding
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 81 / 100
- Rank in list
- #4 of 18
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- $12.99 (USD)
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 5,537
- Current version
- (2 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Navigation
- Good for
- Navigating by MGRS coordinates in the field, Creating and organizing waypoints for navigation, Using offline raster MBTiles maps without cell signal
- Requires
- iOS 26.0 or later
- Size
- 49 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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