# MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps vs Guru Maps Pro

The clearest difference is price: MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps at Free against Guru Maps Pro's $89.99. MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 1K) and chart position (#10 vs #162). Guru Maps Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps is free to download; Guru Maps Pro costs $89.99 up front. MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Guru Maps Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Guru Maps Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps has 30K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps's written reviews are positive against 77% of Guru Maps Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps | Guru Maps Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $89.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapquest-gps-navigation-and-maps/id316126557/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-pro-offline-nav/id891362701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #162 |
| Size | 323 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MapQuest Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494058354) | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) |

## What reviewers say

### MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapquest-gps-navigation-and-maps/id316126557)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Navigation, #19 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate the US and Canada with turn-by-turn voice directions for walking and driving. Find nearby points of interest, get real-time traffic updates, and plan multi-stop routes. Save time, gas, and money with optimized navigation.

**Highlights:** Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Real-time traffic updates, Points of interest search, Multi-stop route planning, Hands-free Apple CarPlay, Speedometer, Route options (avoid tolls/highways)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free | $4.99 | per month |
| MapQuest Ad-Free Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Functional and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 👍 Correctly labeled geographic areas
- 👍 Provides multiple route options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Inaccurate or incomplete map data
- 🐛 Slow or delayed voice guidance
- 🐛 Difficulty searching for locations
- 🐛 Suboptimal routing suggestions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes
- Incorrect destination information
- Routing issues in construction areas
- Difficulty switching between multiple stops

**Requested features**

- Add public transportation options
- Improve search functionality
- Provide more detailed map data
- Add EV charging station information
- Allow saving of planned routes


### Guru Maps Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-pro-offline-nav/id891362701)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate and explore the world without an internet connection using detailed offline maps and turn-by-turn voice guidance. Plan multi-stop routes, record your adventures with GPS, and discover points of interest with fast offline search. Enjoy advanced features like 3D terrain and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Multi-stop route planning, GPS track recording, 3D terrain and relief, Offline search for places, Sync across devices

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent offline maps
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📍 Accurate GPS tracking
- 💾 Offline map downloads
- 🗺️ Detailed maps and POIs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🗺️ Some maps not in English
- 🔍 Address search could be improved
- 🗺️ Lack of turn-by-turn navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Maps failing to download
- GPS tracking issues after recent update
- Inability to sync bookmarks across devices

**Requested features**

- Add turn-by-turn navigation
- Improve address search functionality
- Introduce multi-language map support
- Add Apple Watch compatibility
- Improve route planning and tracking features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps free?

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Guru Maps Pro free?

Guru Maps Pro costs $89.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps or Guru Maps Pro?

Guru Maps Pro is rated higher. MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Guru Maps Pro averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps or Guru Maps Pro have ads?

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps shows ads; Guru Maps Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps or Guru Maps Pro?

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps ships an update weekly, and Guru Maps Pro weekly. Most recently, MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps was updated on November 5, 2026 and Guru Maps Pro on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps or Guru Maps Pro?

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Guru Maps Pro at #162. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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