# Guru Maps vs Tomstrails GPS UTM

The clearest difference is update cadence: Guru Maps at every 10 days against Tomstrails GPS UTM's every 6 weeks. Guru Maps also leads on chart position (#179 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tomstrails GPS UTM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Guru Maps against 4.8 for Tomstrails GPS UTM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Guru Maps's written reviews are positive against 84% of Tomstrails GPS UTM's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Tomstrails GPS UTM every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Tomstrails GPS UTM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomstrails-gps-utm/id1004370364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [Tomstrails.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/425642318) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guru Maps Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Guru Maps Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $27.00 | one-time |
| One-Time Purchase | $40.49 | one-time |
| One-Time Purchase | $54.00 | one-time |
| One-Time Purchase | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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


### Tomstrails GPS UTM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomstrails-gps-utm/id1004370364)

This app provides precise UTM grid references and displays your location on topographic maps. It works offline, supports various regional datums, and offers multiple coordinate formats for easy sharing and use in other applications.

**Highlights:** Fast and accurate UTM grid reference, Locate position on topographic maps, Works without phone signal, Supports regional datums (e.g., ED50), Multiple coordinate formats (1m, 10m, 100m), Share coordinates with other apps, High contrast display for readability

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Pack | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and free
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Great for hiking and emergencies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't do anything
- 🐛 Coordinates not always accurate
- 💰 Requires payment for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped working after iOS update
- UTM grids were off initially, required setting changes

**Requested features**

- Add support for Morocco coordinate system
- Add option to average readings and hold the result
- Add option to reduce coordinate display to 6 digits for emergency use
- Bring back previous features like degrees/minutes display and ability to edit messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is Tomstrails GPS UTM free?

Tomstrails GPS UTM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or Tomstrails GPS UTM?

Tomstrails GPS UTM is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Tomstrails GPS UTM averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or Tomstrails GPS UTM have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor Tomstrails GPS UTM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or Tomstrails GPS UTM?

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and Tomstrails GPS UTM every 6 weeks. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tomstrails GPS UTM on October 29, 2026.

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