Comparison

GPS Kit vs Guru Maps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GPS Kit

This app provides a top-of-the-line GPS system for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. It offers offline mapping, powerful waypoint management with photos and notes, and intelligent data collection for activities like hiking, hunting, and cycling anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Offline mapping with no data connection required
  • Waypoint management with photos and notes
  • Supports KML, KMZ, and GPX data import/export
  • Customizable dashboard with various parameters
  • Real-time navigation to waypoints
  • Weather stations for point forecasts (U.S. only)
Features
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- TIME Magazine’s 15 Fantastic Gadgets “Perfect for hiking or mountain biking.” - TUAW.com “The GPS Kit app... has a number of excellent outdoor uses, especially [for] hiking, biking or geocaching.” - NBC’s ‘The Browser’ Radio Show “Most beneficial for adventure-type guys.” _________________________________________________________ Top-of-the-line GPS system for adventurers and professionals in the great outdoors. Designed for outdoor activities such as: hiking, hunting, camping, skiing, cycling, geocaching, mountain biking, motorcycling, off-roading, fishing, and other romping in or out of the backcountry—ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. GPS Kit is a full-featured GPS system for the iPhone that combines all the functionality of expensive handheld units with the power of wireless technology. Using advanced technology optimized for the iPhone, GPS Kit offers a superbly easy-to-use system that puts data from a wide range of sensors at your fingertips. Highest Quality Mapping - Fastest maps in the App Store - Smooth, elegant interaction - Offline Mode enables use out of cell range - No data connection required if map is cached - Use your own map sources Simple, Powerful Data Handling - Mail links for Google Earth & map viewing - Full-color thumbnails of data sets - Group tracks and waypoints together - Most options for export and import of data - Open KML, KMZ, & GPX from Mail & Safari - Attach KML & GPX files to email - Export GPX & KML through iTunes - Share your adventures on Facebook and Twitter Powerful Waypoints - Add photos and notes to waypoints - Drag map to reposition as coordinates update - UTM, USNG, MGRS - Long-press to quickly drop a waypoint - Navigate to waypoints using compass - Magnetic compass (3GS, 4, iPad) - Option to use current travel direction on compass - See distance to waypoint update in real-time Weather Stations (U.S. Only) - Create "weather stations" to get point forecasts - Get data specific to your fishing hole, ski tour, etc. - Data provided by the National Weather Service - Unlimited stations Intelligent Data Collection - Uses maximum GPS accuracy - Real satellite positioning even without cell signal - Auto-segmentation of tracks for clean tracks Fully Customizable Dashboard - Gorgeous high contrast display - Huge variety of parameters and units - Time, Trip Time, Track Time - Elevation Change - Formatted Position (Lat/Lng, UTM, MGRS, USNG) - Accuracy, Speed, Odometer, Avg Speed - Max Speed, Pace, Avg. Pace - Moving Time, Stopped Time, Direction - 3-Axis Inclinometer and Glide Ratio - Customizable cell on map Loaded with Related Utilities - Elevation and speed graphs - On-map tracking controls and timer - On-map ruler - Multi-touch area measurements * Use of "Squawk!" requires an Internet connection and extended use may adversely impact battery life Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life

About

Guru Maps

Navigate the world without an internet connection using detailed offline maps and turn-by-turn GPS directions. Plan multi-stop routes, record your adventures, and discover millions of points of interest with rich 3D terrain views. Sync your data across devices for seamless exploration.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

GPS Kit4 screens
Guru Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Guru Maps at Free against GPS Kit's $9.99. Guru Maps also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). GPS Kit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#30 vs #139). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Guru Maps is free to download; GPS Kit costs $9.99 up front. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GPS Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guru Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 3K ratings behind it against 367, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of GPS Kit's written reviews are positive against 76% of Guru Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Kit ships an update every 2 months, Guru Maps every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
GPS Kit versus Guru Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS KitGuru Maps
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (367 ratings)4.7 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews76.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3673K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#30 — better#139
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarafa, LLCEvgen Bodunov

Customer experience

GPS Kit

All ratings362 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews542 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative29.9%

Guru Maps

All ratings2,975 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews410 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.8%

User reviews

GPS Kit

From 367 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
  • 🗺️ Excellent offline map caching
  • 💡 Comprehensive feature set
  • 👍 Useful for outdoor activities
  • 🚀 Stable and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs with recent iOS updates
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🚧 Outdated user interface
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation and learning curve
  • ⚠️ Lack of developer support and updates

Guru Maps

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Offline maps work well
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🚀 Detailed maps
  • 🚀 Excellent for travel and outdoor activities
  • 🚀 Useful offline navigation

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

GPS Kit

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when importing/exporting data
  • Inaccurate speed and distance tracking
  • Disappearing waypoints and tracks
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved map rendering and zooming
  • Customizable dashboard and data fields
  • Ability to import/export GPX files
  • Waypoint and route sharing features
  • Altitude profile and elevation data

Guru Maps

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

GPS Kit

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Guru Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Guru Maps Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Guru Maps Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • One-Time Purchase$27.00
  • One-Time Purchase$40.49
  • One-Time Purchase$54.00
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  • One-Time Purchase$89.99

Questions

Is GPS Kit free?
GPS Kit costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guru Maps free?
Guru Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPS Kit or Guru Maps?
Guru Maps is rated higher. GPS Kit averages 4.2 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while Guru Maps averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.
Do GPS Kit or Guru Maps have ads?
Neither GPS Kit nor Guru Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Kit or Guru Maps?
GPS Kit ships an update every 2 months, and Guru Maps every 10 days. Most recently, GPS Kit was updated on October 31, 2026 and Guru Maps on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, GPS Kit or Guru Maps?
GPS Kit currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and Guru Maps at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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