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.
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• Multiple server connections now available
• Bug fixes
Version 1.2.1
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Information
Seller
Ryan Fridlich
Size
90 MB
Category
Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Apple Watch Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.