TAKLite
Ryan Fridlich Navigation iPhoneiPadiPod touchApple Watch
TAKLite is a free Navigation app for iPhone and iPad by Ryan Fridlich. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated July 24, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 86 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 24
- 2026 · v1.2.1
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About TAKLite
TAK Lite is a lightweight Cursor on Target (CoT) client that connects to TAK servers for real-time team situational awareness. See your team's positions on a live map, share your location, and send emergency alerts — all without the complexity of full ATAK/iTAK. Features: Real-time position sharing with your team via TAK server (FreeTAKServer, TAK Server) Live map with team member locations, callsigns, and team colors 14 team colors matching ATAK standards (Cyan, Red, Green, Blue, etc.) Emergency alert system with 4 alert types (911 Alert, Ring The Bell, In Contact, Geo-fence Breached) Automatic reconnection when network connectivity changes Background location reporting TLS mutual authentication with certificate support QR code enrollment for easy server setup Street, satellite, and hybrid map views Stale user detection — markers gray out when team members go offline Requirements: iOS 17.0 or later TAK server connection (FreeTAKServer or official TAK Server) Valid client certificate for TLS connections TAK Lite is designed for small teams who need simple, reliable position tracking without the overhead of a full tactical suite.
What’s new
Version 1.2.1 · Updated July 24, 2026
• Multiple server connections now available • Bug fixes
App privacy
The developer, Ryan Fridlich, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Precise Location
Used for: App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAKLite | – | Free | July 24, 2026 | |
| Naviation UTM | – | Free | Nov 28, 2025 | Compare |
| CloudTAK | 5.0 / 5 (4) | Free | Oct 8, 2026 | Compare |
| Centinela: Tactical Navigation | – | Free | Oct 12, 2026 | Compare |
| Field Maps - Property Line GPS | 3.0 / 5 (2) | Free | Jun 26, 2025 | Compare |
| PrimeAlert Responder | 1.1 / 5 (7) | Free | Jun 26, 2025 | Compare |
| Sit(x) Mobile | 4.4 / 5 (8) | Free | Oct 19, 2026 | Compare |
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