# Guru Maps vs Maptrails

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Guru Maps at 2.9K against Maptrails's 7. Guru Maps also leads on chart position (#134 vs unranked). Maptrails's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (86% vs 76%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Maptrails holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 2.9K ratings behind it against 7, 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 86% of Maptrails's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Maptrails every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Maptrails |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptrails/id1524211335/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **85.7% 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 | **#134** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [Pasi Salenius](https://appshunter.io/developer/443823972) |

## 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)

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


### Maptrails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptrails/id1524211335)

Navigate the outdoors with a feature-rich map browser for hiking, hunting, and orienteering. Plan routes, measure distances, draw paths, and access various map styles. Offline map downloads and weather forecasts enhance your adventures.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Distance measurement and path drawing, Topographic, nautical, and aerial maps, Map marker syncing via iCloud, Weather forecasts, GPX file import/export, Health app integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maptrails Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is Maptrails free?

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

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

Maptrails is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Maptrails averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or Maptrails have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor Maptrails shows ads.

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

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and Maptrails every 9 days. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on September 26, 2026 and Maptrails on September 23, 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.*