# NP Maps vs GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours

The clearest difference is ads: NP Maps at none against GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours's shown. GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 196) and review sentiment (96% vs 75%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NP Maps sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours has 16K ratings behind it against 196, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of NP Maps's written reviews are positive against 96% of GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours's.

NP Maps ships an update every 3 months, GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NP Maps | GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/np-maps/id1013758883/reviews) | **[4.9 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidealong-gps-audio-tours/id1460032075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 196 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 16 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Delcartes LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/909846659) | [GyPSy Guide LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756806851) |

## What reviewers say

### NP Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/np-maps/id1013758883)

Access official National Park Service and USGS topographic maps for offline GPS navigation on iOS devices. Download maps for all US national parks, monuments, and preserves, along with extensive topographic coverage across the USA. Ideal for wilderness travel where internet service is unavailable.

**Highlights:** Download NPS and USGS maps, Offline GPS and location tracking, Geospatial integration with Apple Maps, Waypoint and route creation, GPX file import and export, High-resolution map rendering, GPS location and elevation display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 90 Day | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $23.99 | one-time |


### GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidealong-gps-audio-tours/id1460032075)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Enhance your travels with location-based audio tours that provide hands-free guidance. Explore over 100 destinations, including national parks and scenic drives, with engaging stories about history, wildlife, and culture. All tours work offline with pre-downloaded maps, allowing you to explore at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Location-based auto-play audio, Offline functionality with GPS, Hands-free guidance, Pre-downloaded maps, Background music support, Map previews and sample audio

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calgary to Banff | Free | one-time |
| Big Island - Hawaii | $14.99 | one-time |
| Kauai - Hawaii | $14.99 | one-time |
| Road to Hana - Maui | $14.99 | one-time |
| Zion & Bryce Canyon | $17.99 | one-time |
| Maui - including Road to Hana | $19.99 | one-time |
| Yellowstone National Park | $19.99 | one-time |
| Going-to-the-Sun Road | $19.99 | one-time |
| Yellowstone and Grand Teton | $24.99 | one-time |
| Black Hills Rushmore Badlands | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and informative commentary
- 🚀 Seamless GPS integration and offline functionality
- 💡 Personalized tour guide experience
- 👍 Helpful tips and recommendations
- 👍 Covers a wide range of destinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues with app updates
- 🕰️ Unrealistic time estimates for some tours
- 💬 Lack of coverage for indigenous history and culture

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during updates
- Inconsistent GPS tracking and commentary triggers

**Requested features**

- More destination coverage, especially in Europe
- Improved map functionality with labeled landmarks
- Option to skip or repeat commentary


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NP Maps free?

NP Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours free?

GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NP Maps or GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours?

GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours is rated higher. NP Maps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours averages 4.9 from 16K ratings.

### Do NP Maps or GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours have ads?

GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours shows ads; NP Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, NP Maps or GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours?

NP Maps ships an update every 3 months, and GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours monthly. Most recently, NP Maps was updated on November 1, 2026 and GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*