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Tactical NAV App User Positive Comments 2024
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✓ Great AppJon, I’ve been going back and forth for months whether to download this app or not. And I’m glad that I did. I absolutely love it. It’s a great app. You did a great job building this. I was just wondering two things that could possibly be fixed or maybe tweaked if possible. When you place a waypoint on the map, can you please make it to where the label name is closer to the icon that it is labeled on. What I want to do is label a waypoint, but also be able to zoom out a few times and the waypoints not be overlapping each other. To get a bigger picture on what my teams are looking at. When you zoom out just a couple of times, all of the labels overlap each other and you can’t tell what they are unless you zoom all the way in. Is there anyway you can make download the app on a different account such as Google Play, for my laptop, even though I have already purchased it for iPhone? I use my laptop a lot of mission planning but I cannot download it on the google play store because I have to buy it again. Maybe a “sign in” option for people who have bought it one either google play or iPhone. Thanks again for the app. I do appreciate it. John W..Version: 3.7.5
✓ Great AppThe possible uses for this app are limitless. Its not just for military operations; LEOs, search and rescue units, and the average civilian could all benefit from having this app. The maps pull up very quickly. The add on drawing feature has a ton of possibilities as well. Hunters and fishers could use the waypoint feature to mark food plots or fishing beds. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors should seriously consider purchasing this app. The amount of thought that went into this app is amazing, hopefully the military will adopt TacNav in the near future. A must have for any 2LT on a land nav course. Update: After a few weeks of using and checking out what TacNAV can do I’m still highly impressed. I think I’ll be adding the drawing feature in the near future..Version: 3.7.7
✓ Impressive/AccurateAfter downloading the app and using it for a couple of days in the field, I can confirm TACNAV’s accuracy. Like others reviewers have said, I’m not a fan of having to pay for additional features, but they’re worth it IMO and are very useful, so it’s all good. Please add a landscape option so I can rotate the phone 90 degrees and better plot my overlays and this would be killer awesome. Other than that, this app is very legit..Version: 3.8.0
✓ Best mil appI have used this app for several years and had nothing but good results. The imagery is very good and recent. The coordinates are always within a meter or two within what I get from other GPS devices. The only thing that can be improved is it needs the ability to download maps for when you are unable to connect to the internet..Version: 3.6.3
✓ Amazing toolServing in the Army I had a few leaders who always went out of the way to ensure that their subordinates knew the ins and outs of Land Navigation, Mapping reference points, and other intricacies. With this app, a whole new element exists. It puts it all in the palm of your hand, consolidated and interactive. The many feature of this app are simplistic and it has a user friendly interface that is thoughtfully laid out. While I have not operationally used this app yet, I have played with this app enough to see its value. I have had several leaders who have done nothing but rant and rave about Tactical Nav both downrange and not. I look forward to using this to teach, train, and develop future generations of soldiers and hone my own skills..Version: 4.0.0
✓ Extremely solid: 5-starsI really love this app and the variety of features it offers. TacNav was recommended to me by one of my NCOs, and it delivers. The only suggestions I can think of is to make drawings editable after you save them on the map, offer fullscreen iPad support, and include an AirDrop and WhatsApp option for sharing info and overlay data between users and groups. I’m looking forward to the landscape update coming soon and the troop tracking capabilities in the future. Those features alone would replace almost anything I’m using right now. Definitely a force multiplier..Version: 3.8.3
✓ Good concept but flawedAs being an ex-squaddie I'm still attracted to things green and shiny and thought this App would be great for walking, has some good features ie being able to label a Picture with a Date,time and grid and from a military point of view being able to identify a grid from a sat nav image quickly but as with a lot of these navigation apps it's let down by poor mapping, very basic , no features or tracks just roads , would be great if it had an O/S type overlay , in a nut she'll not great for navigation unless you don't mind working from a satalite image, but a still a handy tool.Version: 3.5.2
✓ A must buy app.BLUF: A beautifully designed military app that is very easy to use. Simply put, a must buy for soldiers and service members. For reference, my unit is currently en route to Eastern Europe, and the majority of us have downloaded Tactical NAV. I'm a platoon leader and genuinely find this app beneficial in day-to-day use for what I need in a military focused app. Also, after using it during a recent FTX before leaving CONUS, where we were using live rounds, mortars, and artillery fire during training, that is when I was sold on TACNAV. In my opinion, there is no other app on the App Store that compares to Tactical NAV because this app pretty much does it all, minus the troop tracking stuff, which I'm looking forward to when it comes out. I'm writing a detailed review because Jon took the time to personally respond to my email and answered all my questions in great detail, and I really appreciated that. He was a great help and I can tell he really cares about his product and his customers. Tactical NAV is a 5-star app all the way. AATW!.Version: 3.8.9
✓ Updated reviewThis app has continued to exceed any standards by far excellent and accurate the newest updates for offline maps Feature will be huge ! I use this app everywhere I go and have not had a single issue when it comes to recommendations becoming reality , the all around quality of this app is phenomenal compared to every other app there is no comparison to this one. Update this app still continues to change the way the ao looks no matter where your at in the world !! Also have not received my Tac Nav shirt order yet in a long time ??.Version: 3.7.9
✓ Awesome app to use for any application!Had an issue with re-downloading the app and got some of the best customer service ive ever had with re-installing it! Ive used this app before for hunting while doing some stalking for hogs. Very helpful in unfamiliar territory when u can plot your camp and see everything around it and easily make your way back. I also enjoy knowing your exact grid coordinates just in case of trouble. Will be using this app quite a bit for more hunting and camping in the future. Outstanding app! Highly recommended!!.Version: 3.6.3
✓ Very impressive with unlimited potential.Having worked in the combat arms community for many years now, as well as training the next generation, I can say this program is needed and has potential to help many service members conduct anything from land navigation, to fire support planning. The creator is reaching out to service members every day asking how to improve the program, so it can better assist them down range. I’ve tested this app anywhere from desert to jungle, and it continues to perform. Excited to see what else is in store for this exciting application..Version: 3.6.4
✓ Best Tactical app hands downFirst off, I personally know the developer, who I served along side with in the military, and would never put out anything substandard. This app has been tested and actually used in real combat all around the world by different militaries not only the US. If you are looking for anything tactical, this is the app for you. If would like something added or change, email the developer and he will do everything to make it happen. There are other apps out there that do the same, but this was made by a combat veteran for combat applications. For the price of a few tacos, you can upgrade your phone to a combat targeting platform. Try it out, you won’t be sorry..Version: 3.6.3
✓ Computer NAV on the go!Beginner to veteran, look no further in navigation system with solid symbology overlays. Hiking? Check. Middle of the ocean? Che- maybe. But hey, stuff’s good bub..Version: 3.7.9
✓ True mil spec appI read that this app was used by the navy seals that raided Osamas compound, and it's easy to see why. Clean GUI, practical functions and super-fast response..Version: 2.0
✓ StellarNot sure what other people's problems with this app is but it is right on the money. No electronic device should ever substitute solid navigational skills, but if you good nav skills, this app is a solid piece. Don't regret the $5. Particularly love the tactical red overlay..Version: 2.8
✓ Very solid tactical app!As an infantryman, the ability to accurately plot my location and other locations is invaluable. I verified the app’s accuracy against my DAGR and a topological map, and TACNAV is spot on. If Jonathan (the creator) could get offline maps in Tactical NAV, then this app could replace everything we currently use. I’m looking forward to future updates, and it’s reassuring to know the creator is a former Army veteran too. Well done Captain!.Version: 3.6.4
✓ Does what it says it willGood app works well.Version: 2.0
✓ Developer is awesome - Solid updates and good feedback.I wrote a critical review a while back and noticed the dev responded with some super helpful information. Switching this to 5 stars - I use it a ton and after moving to an area that actually has decent reception I have noticed just how great it is. Solid stuff..Version: 4.1.1
✓ Seems legitJust downloaded the app and have been playing around on it. Everything seems to load up pretty quick and the features are all very intuitive and easy to use. I can already tell I’m gonna be a big fan of the compass feature and the other things on that part of the app. I also immediately bought the offline version and am very excited to get it out on some trails. The only thing I’m curious about is on your website it says that you’re planning to add a troop track function into the app, when are you planning on adding that in? I know it will be extremely useful. Thanks for what seems to be a great app I’m really looking forward to resting it out more!.Version: 3.8.0
✓ TacNavThis app is extremely accurate and is a must need. My personal experience with this system is a great one, as a Afghanistan combat veteran in the Pech River Valley I personally know the precise accuracy delivered with this app. It is by far the most impressive tool used, the ability to deliver arty and mortars along with pin pointing enemy locations for maximum efficiency in marking targets is by far in my opinion better than the DAGR. I strongly recommend this app for anyone who is serious about their need for unbelievable navigation accuracy..Version: 3.6.4
✓ Awesome App with a 5-Star DeveloperSo first off, this app is great. You can save precise grid coordinates, fully customizable down to the pin style and color. You can add notes to the coordinate, and then export and send coordinates via facebook, text/sms, or other options. Here’s the best part: I had an issue on the iPhone version not including a way to currently navigate to a grid via your native maps (Google or Apple Maps). I contacted the dev which opened up FB messenger and he responded almost instantly! He’s prior service Army and is happy (actually ASKS) for feedback! Get this app, pay for whatever portions are good for your needs, and if you find something it lacks, tell him and he’ll add it to the next version!.Version: 3.9.6
✓ One of a kind.I deployed with them 1LT Springer when we were in Iraq with 2-320th Field Artillery Regiment. Little did I know he was the one who created this! I’ve used this for probably 4 years on numerous artillery training exercises and there’s just no comparison out there. This app was accurate and has replaced what I would normally use to plot grids and whatnot for fire missions. It’s that accurate. If this app could get offline maps, a CFF and 9-Line option, then Tactical NAV could replace almost anything we use throughout the Army. Nice job Captain Springer!.Version: 3.6.4
✓ Fantastic capabilitiesJonathan, I love your app and have been using it for quite some time. You and your team have made big strides over the past year in features and capabilities; keep up the great work. One area I would suggest improving soon is the waypoint database functionality. If you could square this away and add some of the additions other users have mentioned in some of the more recent reviews, you would have a pretty substantial app that is only rivaled by TS-SCI level software offered by the DoD. Great work, and I’ll be in touch via email soon to give you more detailed input.👍.Version: 3.7.6
✓ Works as advertisedI used this app while on active duty as an observer, Trainer/ Coxntiller. While finding training sites in various bases and other training locations across the Eastern US, I found that this app was more accurate than the issued equipment. It was 3-5 meters accurate! I mainly used it for navigation, however the additional features are worth the additional expense as it provides a better real time picture...this is imperative for any action or plan that is. Wing executed and communicates too..Version: 3.7.7
✓ Essential Tool for Military and Law EnforcementThis app is an excellent tool for any law enforcement or military professional looking for a tactical advantage in any operation. The app is very intuitive and provides excellent tools for plotting waypoints and marking distinctive points of interest (ie. enemy positions). I particularly like the drawing feature which provides any number of useful applications like marking fields of fires, routes to waypoints, or interactive after action reviews. It is a must have for any leader looking to maintain tactical advantage and utilizes a platform almost everyone already possesses. Five star a must have!.Version: 3.6.4
✓ True Force Multiplier!Jon, I have been using this app for nearly a decade and I can't express how useful it's been. Thank you for making Tactical NAV and continuing to push out great updates. I have used this app as one of my trusted tools while controlling aircraft and employing CAS while in training environments all over the US when I was a SOF Fire Support Officer. And also in higher echelons. Even outside of training, it helps with my planning efforts, determining suitable mission command nodes and even assisting with mounted/dismounted land navigation. Keep up the great work my dude; I can only imagine how much more this app will do in the future. 💪🏾 MKB.Version: 4.1.5
✓ GoodHooah'.Version: 2.8
✓ Best tactical app i’ve ever usedThis is by far the greatest tactical app you can find on the apple app store. i’ve been using this app for years now and it’s very accurate i use this with my DAGR and it give same info. i love how i can draw overlays and would love to see in future updates that you can build an overlay and share the overlays with team members given they have the app. thank you for making an awesome app..Version: 3.7.7
✓ Great app exceptional customer service!!I am a police officer and avid outdoorsman and I have used this app for both. I have use this app for both training and live police operations. Everything from surveillance to warrant execution and it offers comprehensive mapping and target location features. I have use this on camping hiking and canoeing trips and it allows you to mark beginning, middle and end points that are easy to read and easy to share with others in your group. When I had a problem with minor bugs in the operation of the app I emailed Johnathan singer and he replied within minutes. He fully explained the behind the scenes technical work he is currently doing to fix the bugs and assured me that future updates would fix any of these issues. Customer service is absolutely outstanding. I would absolutely recommend this app to anybody with any police, military or outdoors needs!.Version: 3.6.7
✓ Pretty coolI bought this map to plan out delivery routes for my job. It is a very good app with lots of useful tools however the app demands a second payment is made if you want the ability to draw which was annoying. If you have the money then go for it..Version: 3.7.4
✓ Tac NAVThis app is a blessing. Tactical Nav produces when needed. I remember using this app on a few deployments when my Govt BFT would not work properly. This app allowed me to navigate the correct routes to the objective on time. I used this app also as a senior leader on a rotation in Korea. I planned, organized and brief missions and movements using this extraordinary user friendly app. I also use tactical nav while home for basic outdoor activities like hunting and planning hikes. I draw and mark up areas and hunt locations and use it to walk in the dark on exact routes to my stand location. The best navigation app I have used with the Soldier/Warfighter in mind. Produces results and always refining bases of battlefield experience. A trusted app and development team. I highly recommend this app. Chris..Version: 3.7.7
✓ Awesome military navigation app!This is a great military navigation app and the offline maps feature is awesome. I’ve used this for about a year or so, and I’m a platoon sergeant at Fort Bragg and Tactical NAV has really come in handy for me. I’ve planned airborne ops using this, and have recently been using the new camera mode to share observer/firing point locations with other members to help with target analysis and MDMP. The most important aspect of TACNAV is the fact that’s it’s pinpoint accurate. Every grid I’ve pulled is within 1-2 meters of every other Army issued equipment that we have to sign for. Why use that heavy and restrictive stuff when you have an app that does it all, and then some?.Version: 3.7.5
✓ Effective and accurateFor background, I’m an infantryman (PSG/SFC) and Tactical NAV is perfect for dismounted operations and fires planning and integration. Most importantly, it’s accurate and also easy to use. I have young privates and numerous NCOs using this daily out in the field, and for the squad/platoon and above, TACNAV is also perfect for offensive and defensive planning and coordination. One thing to highlight, the ability to use Tactical NAV completely offline and while in airplane mode is groundbreaking (its very secure and operationally safe) compared to other publicly available and Army-issued apps and software devices out there. Bring this completely online and enable force tracking between individuals and units, and this app would be untouchable..Version: 3.7.5
✓ Accurate and dependableThis is the best tactical app I have ever used it is very accurate. I used it during multiple training exercises in the states and Korea. The accuracy I found to be superb. As another artilleryman I know how accuracy and dependability mean the world and this app met all my needs and I was very satisfied. Tactical Nav was easier to use for me than anything out there today..Version: 3.6.4
✓ Accuracy and reliabilityAs service member and a senior NCO I can put my trust in this app. Training management is a great portion of my job, and this app has facilitated the planning and execution of training for soldiers from the squad level all the way to a BDE level. Personally I have used this app to plan and execute pathfinder operations, training events and drop zone survey operations. The accuracy of the app facilitated imagery, locations and obstacles identification during air assault operations and the coordination with aviation units. I have compared this app to current systems utilized by the Warfighters and this app it’s more accurate, faster and reliable..Version: 3.7.8
✓ Quality MGRS appI’ve had this for a couple years, but just came back to it after using another app. TacNav has really made some killer improvements to the functionality of the app - offline maps, drawing mode improvements, speed and stability enhancements, etc. This is now probably the best MGRS/UTM app on the App Store. Can you add GPX import/export options next? That would be a great addition, along with the ability to automatically calculate the distance/direction from 2 separate waypoints. Thanks man....Version: 3.7.6
✓ City use / Hiking usesThis app isn’t just deployable to war zones! I am a prior Army Sergeant who loves to go out into the wild and I don’t always grab my Garmin but I always have my phone! With this app I can feel at ease knowing I have the technology to find my way out of the thick of it if I get turned around! The map is as easy to view as those such as google and maps by Apple. If you are in city limits there is even store names and very detailed mapping of the area streets and side alleys! On the military side of this, the owner takes the lives of Soldiers very serious and created this to ensure those lobbing rounds down range had the best tool available to ensure call for fire was as accurate as possible to ensure the lives lost were the intended targets and to ensure those who called it in got the protection they needed! He didn’t create this app just for a dollar sign, he would put the lives saved and protected by the accuracy of his app over any amount of money, that’s the kind of guy who is putting his life into this! “What is the sound of artillery”.Version: 3.6.4
✓ BrilliantSo I work as part of an Armed Protection Team on an oil field in the Middle East. This app has been an absolute asset for me plotting locations and being able to identify suitable tracks for routes I need to use in order to get to various locations. I have recommended this to so many people on my contract use. You can plot grids in all different formats from Lat & Long, degrees, UTM and MGRS. I honestly can’t recommend this enough. It also comes with a variety of pins for markers including NATO map symbols..Version: 4.1.5
✓ Love the updateCan’t say enough good things about this app. Customer service is fantastic and the app just works. The latest update has been really great so far, though the compass navigation seems to not be working. Will this get fixed soon? Looking forward to the landscape option. Thx TacNav team!.Version: 3.8.1
✓ Tac Nav is a keeper…Man, Ive used Tactical Nav for years serving in the military. Ive utilized this app on deployments to Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and its been used at home during training. Tac Nav is always an app i can depend on, it’s dead accurate, and the features that have been added to it over the years have been awesome. Like other reviewers have said, Tactical Nav can use a horizontal option, but Ive emailed the devs about it and they responded back to me the same day and told me that they’re working on it. So thanks for the great customer service guys, and for the support and work you put into the app. Offline maps is a game changer, IMO. Its been the biggest feature that me and my guys use when we operate in areas where there’s no signal. It also helps with OPSEC because we can completely use the app while it’s in Airplane mode. To the developers: Please keep up the great work with Tactical Nav and continue pushing ahead with the updates. This app has really been a life saver for me and my guys when we’ve needed it. Highly recommended. Always forward!.Version: 3.8.3
✓ Impressive targeting platformI have personally used this app in training and combat, as have many that I served with on Special Forces teams. It provides a user friendly interface, accurate location data, and a quick ability to gain targeting information. I’m highly surprised the USG hasn’t put this into official use in military units yet. It is already widely used and highly recommended amongst many SF, infantry, and artillery units and is regarded as the best app of its kind. Well done Tac NAV!.Version: 3.6.4
✓ Customer support A+Had an issue in regards to using the offline features on multiple devices. I contacted Jon and within an hour he informed me he was working an update so that the app and its content stays with your Apple ID but currently not there yet. That’s the bad news. Good news is that he reimbursed me for purchasing it on multiple devices. True team player and excited for more improvements to an already great app! Kevin.Version: 3.9.2
✓ Tactical NavGreat App. If the DoD can't fund this initiative then us App fans can contribute. A small price to pay in support of our brave war fighters..Version: 2.0
✓ 100% trusted app!This app will never leave my iPhone now that i have it downloaded and have been using it. I don’t know why i didn’t hear about tac-nav sooner! Its also pretty cool to know that one of the boys created this app and continues to develop it for guys like me who are serving in the active Army. Please give me a landscape option with ipad support, along with troop tracking, and this app would completely change the game with how my battalion operates in the field and/or overseas. Well done, Captain..Version: 3.8.3
✓ For the heroesTo help those in the wars of this world....Version: 2.0
✓ A literal lifesaver !!! 🇺🇸This is going to sound wild, but we seriously just made it out of afghanistan. the app saved our tails and helped me and my team save a large group of afghani folks before the taliban seized kabul….i know this sounds crazy and all, but this app worked great for us…the offline maps stuff also works awesome… we had atak with us as well which my teammate was using, while i was using tac nav…and they seem to make a great pair…i really wish both atak and tac nav could communicate with each other, but maybe in the future that will happen…regardless, I just wanted to take the time to share our story to the dev guys and say thank you….we really owe you guys big time, and your app did some real good for us and our afghan partners…thx again tac team!!! >>> T.S.M. 🇺🇸.Version: 3.8.1
✓ UnparalleledI have been utilizing cutting edge moving map software in my job for nearly 10 years. TacticalNav is by far the best open source moving map app available for iOS. You will not find the level of imagery clarity and accuracy anywhere else on the app store. The features embedded within the app are extremely user-friendly and continue to improve over time. This app is 100% designed from the ground up to aid in rapid grid/coordinate determination, and allows you to route plan and terrain associate unlike any other open source app available. You would need to download 3 other apps to do what TacticalNav can do. I highly encourage the use of this app. -JTAC Instructor.Version: 3.6.4
✓ Updated review - still great!!!Hello Sir, I wanted to update my review and tell you that your app is still working great. The updates you’ve released since my last review have been awesome. FYI, I’m really looking forward to the troop tracking feature when it comes out, as is my whole unit since we pretty much all use your app. I also really appreciate the fact that I can now instantly move waypoints and graphics around the map. This feature makes target refinement a breeze. Thank you, Sir!!!.Version: 3.8.8
✓ Love this app!I got this app about two weeks ago and wasn’t able to really use it in a practical setting until a recent training event. It worked exactly how I was expecting and more. It was extremely helpful to my planning process and to the success of the event. The imagery is extremely clear even on full zoom. Also Jonathan the creator has been able to help me with any questions or concerns I had while using the app! Couldn’t have asked for a better all around experience!.Version: 3.6.4
✓ ImpressiveGreat app when used in conjunction with the limited paper mapping available out here. Would be perfect if there was a way to incorporate offline google mapping..Version: 2.8
✓ Great AppI had the tigr system in 2014 when it came out in CCO 1-327. That system was very helpful and made marking and planning a breeze. After trying tactical NAV I’m a little bias toward it now. It’s user friendly design makes it easy for the private all the way up the chain of command. I would trust this app on the battlefield and during training more than what’s out now. I’ve tried several apps when it comes to Military use and use in my hobbies such as hunting and fishing. I have been able to mark way points on big bodies of water and rivers and it takes me right back to them each time. Great app and well worth it!.Version: 3.6.5
✓ Combat & Force MultiplierI’ve been in the U.S. Army for almost 18 years now, and have deployed 4 separate times to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. I’ve used all sorts of military equipment and devices over the years, and I say this with 100% honesty: Tactical NAV is hands down the easiest to use, and the best tactical military app commercially available today. I’ve used it for years, as do my friends, and the app continues to get better and better with each and every update. In my opinion, it beats anything the Army is fielding right now, other than ATAK. If there was ever a commercial piece of software that I could see becoming an official Army app for Soldiers, this is it..Version: 3.8.6
✓ Bluetooth to helmet camCan you please update this so it can connect via bluetooth to a helmet cam (ie: contour gps)?.Version: 2.8
✓ Great app for diverse utilization!This app is such a user-friendly platform where the everyday civilian and soldier can easily access and utilize accordingly. As a civilian traveling across various rural areas and cities in the US, this app has never failed me. I have navigated the busy streets of NYC and LA with this app, and then found my way around the less populated Midwest rural areas of Iowa and Ohio. As a fires intelligence officer, there is no better innovation that is easily and readily available that I would trust more. The offline capabilities is truly a lifesaver where the dictating battle environment may present those complex scenarios. This app provided our artillery batteries and the chain of command the necessary information to send rounds down range in a timely and accurate manner that saved lives! Today’s technological capabilities provides such innovative opportunities for commanders and our most senior leadership....this app answers those calls to be a cost effective and reliable resource!.Version: 3.7.7
✓ Works very wellI have used this app to do all sorts of Training operations. The ability to draw and plot. I also very much think the ability for me to take pictures on the same application with grids on the photo is extremely useful when on an objective. If we could get this on official DoD systems that are secure that would be great, since those systems do not work as advertised..Version: 3.6.3
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