# Guru Maps vs Vetus Maps

Guru Maps and Vetus Maps both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Guru Maps's written reviews are positive against 56% of Vetus Maps's. Guru Maps also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 102) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Vetus Maps sells 84 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. 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 Vetus Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 3K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Guru Maps's written reviews are positive against 56% of Vetus Maps's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Vetus Maps every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Vetus Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews) | **[4.8 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vetus-maps/id1241471670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 102 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [Andrey Fetisov](https://appshunter.io/developer/976128350) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #185 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


### Vetus Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vetus-maps/id1241471670)

Discover historical landscapes and lost villages with this app. Overlay old maps onto modern views, set markers, and record GPS tracks. Access a vast catalog of historical maps for offline navigation and research.

**Highlights:** Overlay old maps on modern maps, Adjust map transparency, Downloadable map catalog, Set custom markers, Record GPS tracks, Search for locations

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

**In-app purchases (84)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium-Abonnement | $39.99 | per year |
| Карта окр Москвы от ВТ Депо | Free | one-time |
| Карта РККА Беларуси и Литвы | $0.99 | one-time |
| Лист 48-50 Австрийской карты | $0.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Рязанского уезда | $0.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Землянского уезда | $0.99 | one-time |
| Арх карта Восточной Пруссии | $0.99 | one-time |
| Оренбургская и Уфимская губ. | $0.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Нерехтского уезда | $0.99 | one-time |
| Верстовка СПб губернии 1860 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Тульского уезда | $0.99 | one-time |
| Карта Шуберта Лист 23-4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Каширского уезда | $0.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Звенигородского уезда | $0.99 | one-time |
| Карта окрестностей Москвы | $0.99 | one-time |
| Верстовка юга Псковской област | $0.99 | one-time |
| Карта Шуберта Лист 24-9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Арх. карта Тверской губернии | $0.99 | one-time |
| Арх карта Харьковской губернии | $0.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Жиздринского уезда | $0.99 | one-time |
| Карта окрестностей Владимира | $0.99 | one-time |
| Карта Бузулукского уезда Самар | $0.99 | one-time |
| Карта Кавказа Стрельбицкого | $0.99 | one-time |
| Карта Osteuropa Южная часть | $1.99 | one-time |
| Подробная карта Киева и окр. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Польская карта Беларуси центр | $1.99 | one-time |
| Атлас Речи Посполитой на Земли | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта Стрельбицкого Свердловск | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта Орловской губернии | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта окрестностей гор. Москвы | $1.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Тверского уезда | $1.99 | one-time |
| Рейхскарта Кенигсберга и окр. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта Стрельбицкого Пермского | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта Шуберта Курской области | $1.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Курского уезда | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта Шуберта Тульской области | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта Минска и окрестностей | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта Osteuropa Поволжье | $1.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Костромского уезда | $1.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Дмитровского уезда 2в | $1.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Богородского уезда | $1.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Калужского уезда | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта Osteuropa Центр | $1.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Боровского уезда | $1.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Коломенского уезда | $1.99 | one-time |
| Монографическая карта окр СПб | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта Кавказского края 5в | $1.99 | one-time |
| N-35 maps of the USSR. Minsk | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта РККА N-36(А) 1 км. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта Татарстана и Самарской о | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта высот и рельефа МО | $1.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Московского уезда | $1.99 | one-time |
| Военная карта окр. Самары | $1.99 | one-time |
| Верстовка Санкт-Петербургской | $1.99 | one-time |
| Американская карта Кавказа | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта Кавказского края 1926г | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта РККА M-36(В) | $1.99 | one-time |
| ПГМ Минского уезда | $1.99 | one-time |
| Карта Шуберта Киевской области | $2.99 | one-time |
| Карта Калужской губернии 3 в. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Карта Пензенской области 3в | $2.99 | one-time |
| Карта Менде Тамбовской губерни | $2.99 | one-time |
| Карельский перешеек и Ладож оз | $2.99 | one-time |
| Карта Менде Симбирской губерни | $2.99 | one-time |
| Польская карта западной Украин | $2.99 | one-time |
| Карта РККА N-37(А) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Специальная Карта Европейской | $2.99 | one-time |
| Карта РККА N-35(Б) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Карта Менде Тверской губернии | $2.99 | one-time |
| Карта Менде Владимирской губ. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Карта Центра Восточной Пруссии | $2.99 | one-time |
| Karte GSGS von Tunesien 200k | $2.99 | one-time |
| Schmettausches (Brandenburg) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Карта Шуберта Московской губ. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map of the Red Army L-37 (BD) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Карта РККА юга России 2 км. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Австрийск карта запада Украины | $3.99 | one-time |
| Карта РККА Карелии, 2 км | $3.99 | one-time |
| Karte GSGS von Tunesien 100k | $3.99 | one-time |
| Karjalan Kannaksen pohjois-osa | $4.99 | one-time |
| KDR на Калининградской обл | $5.99 | one-time |
| Верстовка Богородского уезда | $5.99 | one-time |
| GSGS Karte (Baden-Württemberg) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Верстовка Дмитровского уезда | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is Vetus Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or Vetus Maps?

Vetus Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Vetus Maps averages 4.8 from 102 ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or Vetus Maps have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor Vetus Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or Vetus Maps?

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and Vetus Maps every 9 days. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on October 29, 2026 and Vetus Maps on October 29, 2026.

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