# Guru Maps - Offline Navigation — user reviews

> 403 indexed App Store user reviews of Guru Maps by Evgen Bodunov, rated 4.70/5 from 2,872 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,411 · 4★ 242 · 3★ 85 · 2★ 42 · 1★ 92

## 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

## Newest reviews (14 of 403)

### 4/5 — Bravo

*2026-08-15*

Dommage que le mode d’emploi ne soit pas directement en Français

**Developer response:** Merci pour votre retour et pour votre évaluation de 3 étoiles. Nous comprenons qu’un mode d’emploi disponible en français rendrait Guru Maps plus facile à utiliser. En attendant, vous pouvez consulter la version traduite automatiquement de notre manuel :  
https://tinyurl.com/gurumanual

### 3/5 — Offline Navigation

*2026-08-13*

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.

**Developer response:** It’s not a limit of a free version. Please report some queries to us at support@gurumaps.app We’ll take a look.

### 4/5 — Compliment

*2026-08-07, version 6.2.5*

Excellent

### 3/5 — Bom

*2026-07-10*

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

**Developer response:** Obrigado pelo feedback! O cálculo de áreas e o suporte a PDF são sugestões interessantes, e vamos encaminhar seu feedback para nossa equipe de desenvolvimento.

### 5/5 — 完璧

*2026-04-20*

無料なのが申し訳ないほどです。

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます！そう言っていただけてとても嬉しいです 😊
これからもご期待に応えられるよう、アプリの改善を続けていきます！

### 5/5 — spitze!

*2026-04-13*

Nutze die App im Gelände zum Wandern. Meist offline. Die Karten sind sehr zuverlässig Selbst kleinste Wege sind exakt da. Teilweise schon überwuchert, weil wohl so wenig benutzt. Hatte noch nie schlechte Erfahrungen gemacht. Einfach sehr entspannend.

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für das tolle Feedback! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie Guru Maps beim Wandern – auch offline – zuverlässig begleitet und sogar kleinste Wege hilfreich sind. Genau das ist unser Ziel 😊 Weiterhin viel Spaß und entspannte Touren!

### 5/5 — Excelente off line

*2026-04-10, version 6.1.1*

Excelente aplicación offline y para dar seguimiento a rutas

### 4/5 — 몇가지 불편한 점이 있어요

*2026-03-31*

1. 경로에 오프로드가 포함되면 운행시간이 턱없이 늘어나서 계획을 세울 때 도움이 안됨. 

2. 지도가 상세한데 지명이 빠진 곳이 너무 많음

3. 아이폰과 아이패드를 번갈아서 사용할 때 기기 간의 동기화가 살짝 불안정함. 

4. 네비게이션 경로에 오프로드를 죽어도 포함 안 시킬 때가 있어서 수동으로 조정해야 함

5. 음성 안내가 한 5배속으로 나와서 아예  끄고 사용함

6. 도로등급(Legend)에 따라 색깔이나 굵기 등 그래픽적인 구분이 확실하게 됐으면 좋겠음. 

7. 지명이 잘 안 보여서 확대를 하면 글씨는 작은 사이즈로 고정되어 확대되어 보이지 않음

8. 어트렉션의 위치를 정확히 모르면 찾기가 힘듦. 정확한 위치를 찾아서 엄청 확대를 해야 겨우 보이기 시작함. 줌아웃 상태에서도 중요한 지점들은 아이콘이 확인되었으면 좋겠음.

제발 개선되면 너무 놓을 것 같아요. 맵스미 쓰다가 넘어와서 아주 잘 사용하고 있습니다.

### 5/5 — Excellente application

*2026-03-30*

Application  de qualité.
Développeur toujours très réactif.
Merci !

**Developer response:** Bonjour, merci pour votre retour ! Nous sommes heureux de vous informer que ce problème a été corrigé avec la mise à jour 6.1.0 d'hier. Veuillez mettre à jour l'application vers la dernière version — le crash ne devrait plus se produire après cela. Si le problème persiste, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter à support@gurumaps.app. Nous nous excusons pour la gêne occasionnée !

### 5/5 — The new version crashes

*2026-03-27*

on iOS 15.8.7, iPhone SE1.

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for reporting this. Does the problem still occur?

### 4/5 — 信号機

*2026-03-21*

信号機を、出して欲しいです。あと、まえ、直前と、言いましたが、20ぐらいから、言ってください

**Developer response:** ご意見ありがとうございます！
音声案内のスピードは、iOSの設定の「アクセシビリティ」→「読み上げコンテンツ」から「読み上げ速度」のスライダーで調整できます。ぜひ試してみてくださいね！

### 5/5 — Tank you

*2026-01-26, version 6.0.1*

🌱❤️🙏

### 5/5 — Eroor

*2026-01-21, version 6.0*

The GurobMaps app will not load on iPhone X after this update!!

### 5/5 — Mr Graeme Dickey

*2026-01-04, version 5.9.4*

We used this app to travel all over Europe. It took the place of many maps. Because we were on bicycles GPS was of no use as it always tried to put us on main roads. We simply loaded the next few days likely route while on line to a detailed scale then used it off line while travelling- fantastic as it provided a scale just impossible to find on maps. We would never travel with out this application.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Горе программист

*2026-06-30, version 6.2.0*

Ничего не работает

### 1/5 — Приложение отвратительное.

*2026-06-17*

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

**Developer response:** В современных реалиях рекомендуем включить впн, а в настройках приложения выставить загрузку карт только через вайфай.

### 1/5 — Untitled

*2026-06-10, version 6.1.2*

It’s pretty great!

### 1/5 — Не загружается карты

*2026-05-04*

Не загружаются карты после обновления!

**Developer response:** К сожалению, проблема находится вне зоны работы и контроля Guru Maps, поэтому мы не можем исправить её со стороны приложения.

В некоторых регионах РФ возможны перебои с интернет-соединением и ограничения доступа к отдельным серверам, из-за чего карты могут не загружаться корректно.

Рекомендуем временно использовать подключение через Wi-Fi и VPN — это часто помогает обойти ограничения и успешно загрузить карты.

Спасибо за понимание.

### 1/5 — Враги

*2026-03-23*

Не загружаются карты. Вот и выяснилось на кого рабатют

**Developer response:** На себя работаем. Но если вы ищете врагов, то посмотрите в сторону РосКомНадзора, который ломает вам работу интернета.

### 1/5 — different instructions

*2026-03-17, version 6.0.3*

got the audio telling me to take a left and the map telling me to take a right on bike instructions

### 1/5 — Pessimo.

*2025-07-23*

Para marcação In loco não funciona! Não importa os .kml preciso.

**Developer response:** Olá, Crioulos1310! Lamentamos que tenha tido problemas. 😔 Para ajudar a resolver a marcação de pontos e o uso de arquivos .KML, por favor envie-nos um e-mail para info@gurumaps.app
 com mais detalhes. Assim poderemos orientá-lo sobre como usar o app da melhor forma.

### 1/5 — Работа линейки

*2024-12-02*

В новой версии стала некорректно работать линейка для измерения. Исправьте пожалуйста, только ради этой функции покупал Ваше приложение 😞

**Developer response:** Поправили. Как сейчас?

### 1/5 — Need to cover all maps in Canada lakes rivers islands.

*2024-11-27*

No good. Only good for local areas

**Developer response:** Hi, could you please provide a few more details about the map areas not covered at the moment?  Please email us at: support@gurumaps.aa

### 1/5 — 舐めてんの？

*2024-11-19*

北方領土がロシアのものになっている
はよ返せ

**Developer response:** ご意見をいただきありがとうございます。Guru Mapsアプリでは、独自のオフラインベクターマップを作成するために、OpenStreetMap.orgプロジェクトのデータを使用しています。この領土に関する表記はOpenStreetMapでマッピングされている内容に基づいています。変更をご希望の場合は、ぜひOpenStreetMapコミュニティにご連絡いただき、修正を提案してください。地図の変更はアプリにも反映されます。ご理解のほどよろしくお願いいたします。

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — 추가기능 요청

*2026-09-07*

인앱 결제해서 유용하게 사용하고 있습니다! 다만 몇가지 아쉬운점이 있습니다! 도형을 추가 할수 있는 기능이 있었으면 좋겠습니다! 어느 한 지점을 기준으로 하는 원형을 설정한다거나, 일정 지점을 연결하는 구역을 설정한다거나, 설정했을때 색과 투명도, 선의 두께 등 조정도 가능하다면 좋을 것 같습니다!

### 5/5 — Ios6

*2026-08-30*

IPod touch 第四世代でも使えました！
Ios6で動くmapはこれだけで、助かります！

**Developer response:** ご感想ありがとうございます！Guru Mapsを気に入っていただき、とても嬉しいです。ダウンロードマップの容量や便利な機能についてご評価いただき、感謝します！

ただし、OpenBusMapやその他のオンラインマップをダウンロードする機能については、第三者のマップ提供元のポリシーにより許可されておりません。そのため、この機能を提供することができない点、何卒ご理解ください。

引き続き、他の機能で満足していただけるよう努めますので、今後ともよろしくお願いいたします！ 😊

### 5/5 — 非常喜欢希望添加中文语音导航

*2026-08-16*

非常好用，已购买终身版，缺少中文语音导航，希望能加

**Developer response:** 感谢您的五星好评，也感谢您购买终身版！很高兴听到您喜欢 Guru Maps。关于添加中文语音导航的建议，我们非常重视，并会将您的需求反馈给开发团队。

### 5/5 — Best mapping solution

*2026-08-04*

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.

**Developer response:** Thank you for this fantastic 5-star review and for using Guru Maps since the Galileo days! It’s wonderful to hear that it has remained a trusted tool, and we’re especially glad that the detailed maps and easy route planning continue to meet your needs. Thank you for recommending us!

### 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.

**Developer response:** Muito obrigado, João Newton, pela avaliação de 5 estrelas! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que o Guru Maps é útil nas suas aventuras de 4x4. É ótimo saber que os mapas offline e o Apple CarPlay tornam suas trilhas ainda mais práticas. Boas aventuras!

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-06-27, version 6.2.0*

Good

### 5/5 — Great mapping app

*2026-06-22*

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).

**Developer response:** Thank you  for the thoughtful review! We’re especially glad you’ve noticed how much Guru Maps has evolved over the years and that it remains a regular part of your travels. We aim to keep the app powerful while making it straightforward to use, and we truly appreciate your long-term support!

### 5/5 — Ok

*2026-05-25, version 6.1.2*

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### 5/5 — Our Go to off line maps

*2026-04-26*

Guru Maps navigated us right through Central Asia. Border crossings and cell network changes were a breeze with the offline capability. A really solid tool for adventure travel.

**Developer response:** Thank you, 34springs, for the fantastic 5-star review! We’re delighted that Guru Maps helped make your journeys easier, especially when crossing borders and moving between different mobile networks. It’s great to know you can rely on Guru Maps for your adventures! Feel free to tag your photos with #gurumaps to be featured 🫶

### 5/5 — Recommend

*2026-04-25, version 6.1.2*

Intuitive and great detail. The same and great on both Android phone and MacBook desktop and they synch. 3 maps to save when using for free, to save more need to subscribe, which I’ll do when needed.

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