# Guru Maps vs GPX viewer

The clearest difference is rating: Guru Maps at 4.7 against GPX viewer's 3.7. Guru Maps also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 9) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). GPX viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GPX viewer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guru Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Guru Maps's written reviews are positive against 75% of GPX viewer's.

Guru Maps ships an update fortnightly, GPX viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | GPX viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id1511582047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [Jonathan Gander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516302903) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Explore the world offline with detailed maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and GPS track recording. Plan routes, save favorite places, and sync across devices, all without needing an internet connection. Offers advanced features like 3D terrain and lane guidance.

**Highlights:** Offline maps and navigation, Turn-by-turn voice directions, Multi-stop route planning, 3D relief and terrain visualization, GPS track recording, Fast offline search, Sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guru Maps Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Guru Maps Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 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


### GPX viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id1511582047)

Import and display GPX routes on various map types, including custom ones. Visualize elevation profiles, track your position in real-time, and access detailed route information. Offline map downloads and route editing are also available.

**Highlights:** GPX file import, Multiple base map options, Custom map support, Offline map downloads, Elevation profile display, Real-time position tracking, GPX route editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| A burger | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hiking equipment | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is GPX viewer free?

GPX viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or GPX viewer?

Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while GPX viewer averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or GPX viewer have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor GPX viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or GPX viewer?

Guru Maps ships an update fortnightly, and GPX viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on November 6, 2026 and GPX viewer on November 3, 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.*