Comparison
LOC8 vs PatrolNav
Both are GPS tools built for officers in the field. Both work offline and show your nearest cross street. They differ in what they do beyond that. Here is an honest breakdown so you can pick the one that fits how you work.
Feature by feature
✓ supported. A dash means not offered, or not publicly advertised at the time of writing. PatrolNav details are from public sources, so verify current capabilities before you rely on them.
Which one is right for you?
Choose LOC8 if you want…
- To share your exact spot with a code anyone can open in Google Maps or the LOC8 app
- To pin problem houses, encampments, and rural sites and return to them
- Your full position on your Apple Watch, without reaching for your phone
- Privacy: no account, no background tracking, all data on your device
Choose PatrolNav if you need…
- Android or CarPlay support
- Live squadmate locations for team coordination
- Turn-by-turn style routing built for emergency response
Questions, answered
Is LOC8 a good PatrolNav alternative?
If you want a personal location tool with a shareable code, saved pins, and Apple Watch support, yes. If you need Android, CarPlay, or live squad tracking, PatrolNav fits that better.
Does LOC8 work offline like PatrolNav?
Yes. Your coordinates, location code, compass, and saved pins all work with no signal. The street address fills in when you reconnect.
Does LOC8 show my squad's locations?
No. LOC8 is built around your own position. To put someone on your exact spot, you share a location code rather than tracking a team on a map.
Is LOC8 on Android?
LOC8 is on iPhone and Apple Watch today. PatrolNav covers Android if that is what you need.
Can I share my exact location with someone?
Yes. LOC8 gives every spot a short location code. Send it and the other person opens the exact point in Google Maps or the LOC8 app. Apple Maps does not support Plus Codes.
Get LOC8 on the App Store.
iPhone and Apple Watch. No account needed.
Scan to download
Point your iPhone camera at the code