# Guru Maps - Offline Navigation — GPS Route Planner & Tracker

> Offline GPS navigation, route planning, and track recording with detailed maps. (iPhone/iPad app by Evgen Bodunov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,774 App Store ratings · 398 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 119 MB
- Languages: American English, Belarusian, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Italian, Japanese and 10 more
- Released: 2009-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews.md

## What is Guru Maps?

Explore the world offline with Guru Maps — detailed maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and GPS track recording that keep working when you have no signal.
Download maps once and use them anywhere (powered by OpenStreetMap). Plan routes, record adventures, save favorite places, and sync everything across devices.

OFFLINE MAPS
• Download maps for countries or regions and use them fully offline.
• Rich detail and millions of places. Monthly map updates.

NAVIGATION THAT WORKS OFFLINE
• Voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions with automatic rerouting.
• Lane guidance for clearer driving in complex junctions.
• Modes: car, bike, truck, walk, plus straight-line navigation (great for sailing or off-road).

ROUTE PLANNING
• Build multi-stop routes with custom waypoints.
• Choose fastest or shortest route and save your plans.
• Export routes to GPX/KML to share or back up.

TRUE 3D RELIEF & TERRAIN
• Preview hills and valleys in True 3D Relief.
• High-detail terrain: contour lines, hillshade, and topographic overlays.
• Elevation profiles and slope charts for smarter planning.

GPS TRACK RECORDING
• Record tracks with one tap (even in the background).
• Live stats: speed, distance, time, altitude.
• Analyze tracks with interactive graphs and export to GPX/KML.

FAST OFFLINE SEARCH
• Search by name, address, category, or coordinates — offline.
• Instant results as you type, with multi-language support.

POI & ORGANIZATION
• Save places with custom pins and icons.
• Organize everything into folders and share with friends.

OPENING HOURS
• See opening hours for places when available.

SYNC ACROSS DEVICES
• Sync and back up your markers, tracks, and collections with one Guru Maps account across iOS, macOS, and other platforms.

CARPLAY
• Use Guru Maps on Apple CarPlay with offline maps and voice directions.

NO ADS. PRIVACY FIRST.
• No advertising. Your location stays on your device.

Power features: one-finger zoom, compass & scale, coordinate grids (MGRS/UTM), GeoJSON overlays, MBTiles/sqlitedb import, and more.

Upgrade to Pro for:
• Unlimited offline map downloads
• Unlimited markers and GPS tracks
• Pro map sources, including Satellite and specialist layers (cycling, outdoors, marine, ski, etc.)

Choose monthly or yearly subscription (7-day free trial) — or a one-time lifetime purchase.

Download Guru Maps and explore with confidence — anywhere, anytime.

Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: https://gurumaps.app/terms_of_service
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Offline maps and navigation
- Turn-by-turn voice directions
- Multi-stop route planning
- GPS track recording
- 3D relief and terrain views
- Offline search for places
- Sync across devices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guru Maps Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Guru Maps Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Time Purchase | $89.99 | one-time |
| One-Time Purchase | $54.00 | one-time |
| One-Time Purchase | $40.49 | one-time |
| One-Time Purchase | $27.00 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #100 in Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of Guru Maps?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Offline maps work well
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🚀 Detailed maps
- 🚀 Excellent for travel and outdoor activities
- 🚀 Useful offline navigation
- 👍 Customizable map sources
- 👍 Syncs between devices
- 👍 Great customer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Map search function not reliable
- 🐛 Difficulty downloading/importing custom maps
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Paid features required for full functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent updates
- GPS not working reliably offline
- Incorrect map data in some areas
- Syncing issues between devices

**Most requested features**

- Route planning and turn-by-turn navigation
- Elevation/terrain data display
- Ability to add custom waypoints and annotations
- Improved search functionality
- Easier map download and import process

## Recent user reviews (10 of 398)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Offline Navigation

*2026-08-13, version 6.2.5*

Very useful for offline mapping, except the free version seems to no longer navigate to new locations (?). Locations previously searched for and navigated to pull without any problems, but you cannot search for new map locations (search returns no results). I presume this is to push towards purchasing the Pro version.

### 4/5 — Compliment

*2026-08-07, version 6.2.5*

Excellent

### 5/5 — Best mapping solution

*2026-08-04, version 6.2.4*

Have used this app now for around 12 years when it was Galileo mapping. Use it for mapping cycle race routes around the country for professional events and other similar work related things - then drive / ride using the map. 
It is by far the best all in one route mapping app. Works on IPhone / IPad, mapping details are excellent and route plotting is a doddle. 
As with all mapping software doesn’t let you contravene a one way / no entry as we sometimes do on races (closed road) so I simply record it as a walking route. 
If you are after a similar mapping solution I have no qualms in highly recommending this as the go to solution.

### 5/5 — Excelente opção para off road

*2026-07-31*

A opção de espelhamento no Apple Car Play e o fato de poder subir mapas off-line ajuda demais para trilhas de 4x4.

### 3/5 — Bom

*2026-07-10*

Ele é bom, faltou só calcular área e aceitar pdf, ai seria um app completo

### 1/5 — Горе программист

*2026-06-30, version 6.2.0*

Ничего не работает

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-06-27, version 6.2.0*

Good

### 5/5 — Great mapping app

*2026-06-22, version 6.2.0*

Be wary about looking at old reviews. The app has been updated/upgraded radically from years ago. I love this app and use it regularly, especially when traveling. You download maps to your phone, which means you don’t need an active internet connection (which you might be able to rely on). There are a few other apps that work this way but, in my opinion, this does “just what you need” very well (it’s not overly complicated or too lacking in features). It is a bit expensive (I bought it years ago when it was cheap).

### 1/5 — Приложение отвратительное.

*2026-06-17*

Сказал, нажал загрузить карты, список пуст. Обычный навигатор больше информации дает. Плюс бесплатно. Функционала ноль. Отзывы куплены.

### 1/5 — Untitled

*2026-06-10, version 6.1.2*

It’s pretty great!

## Frequently asked questions about Guru Maps

### What is Guru Maps?

Guru Maps is an offline navigation app that provides detailed maps, turn-by-turn directions, and GPS track recording. It allows you to explore the world even without an internet signal by downloading maps once and using them anywhere. The app also offers route planning, offline search, and the ability to sync your data across devices.

### What are the key features of Guru Maps?

Key features include fully offline maps powered by OpenStreetMap with monthly updates, voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation with automatic rerouting, multi-stop route planning, GPS track recording with live stats, fast offline search by name or address, and the ability to save and organize favorite places. It also offers true 3D relief and terrain views, and syncs data across iOS, macOS, and other platforms.

### How much does Guru Maps cost?

The app offers a free version with basic features. For advanced capabilities like unlimited offline map downloads, unlimited markers and GPS tracks, and access to Pro map sources (Satellite, cycling, marine, etc.), users can upgrade to Guru Maps Pro. This Pro version is available via a monthly or yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial, or as a one-time lifetime purchase.

### What devices is Guru Maps compatible with?

Guru Maps is available for iOS and macOS devices. It also supports Apple CarPlay, allowing you to use the app's offline maps and voice directions directly on your car's infotainment system. The app's sync feature enables seamless data sharing across these different platforms.

### When would I use Guru Maps?

You would use Guru Maps when traveling to areas with poor or no internet connectivity, such as remote hiking trails, international destinations, or during flights. It's also useful for planning road trips with multiple stops, recording outdoor activities like cycling or walking, or simply for navigating your city without using mobile data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.5 — 2026-08-05

Meet Favorites! Pin Home, Work, and all your go-to spots, drag them into any order, and you're navigating in a single tap.
Search just got sharper — one clean list, no duplicates, with the nearest places right on top.
Smoother map, tidier place names, and step count on Apple Watch. Happy travels!

### 6.2.4 — 2026-08-02

Meet Favorites! Pin Home, Work, and all your go-to spots, drag them into any order, and you're navigating in a single tap.
Search just got sharper — one clean list, no duplicates, with the nearest places right on top.
Smoother map, tidier place names, and step count on Apple Watch. Happy travels!

### 6.2.3 — 2026-07-06

Meet Favorites! Pin Home, Work, and all your go-to spots, drag them into any order, and you're navigating in a single tap.
Search just got sharper — one clean list, no duplicates, with the nearest places right on top.
Smoother map, tidier place names, and step count on Apple Watch. Happy travels!

### 6.2.0 — 2026-06-15

Guru Maps comes to Apple Watch! See live stats and follow turn-by-turn navigation right from your wrist — free for everyone.
Record hikes, rides, and runs on your watch with or without iPhone, saved as Apple Health workouts — a Pro feature.
Plus smarter search, default navigation app support, and the usual bug fixes.

Customize the metrics shown on your wrist, check your elevation profile and heart rate, and get an off-route alert if you stray.

### 6.1.2 — 2026-04-17

Improved route editing, rerouting, and arrival handling for more reliable navigation
CarPlay now keeps alternate routes visible while the route refreshes
Search and bottom panel behavior is more stable when reopening results
Route previews fit better on screen above the bottom panel
On Mac, you can now drag and drop supported files onto the map to import them
File import is more reliable, including better handling of duplicate filenames
Bug fixes and stability improvements

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