Guru Maps vs Offline GPS Navigation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Guru Maps
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.
- 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
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Explore the world offline with Guru Maps — detailed maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and GPS track recording that keep working when you have no signal. Download maps once and use them anywhere (powered by OpenStreetMap). Plan routes, record adventures, save favorite places, and sync everything across devices. OFFLINE MAPS • Download maps for countries or regions and use them fully offline. • Rich detail and millions of places. Monthly map updates. NAVIGATION THAT WORKS OFFLINE • Voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions with automatic rerouting. • Lane guidance for clearer driving in complex junctions. • Modes: car, bike, truck, walk, plus straight-line navigation (great for sailing or off-road). ROUTE PLANNING • Build multi-stop routes with custom waypoints. • Choose fastest or shortest route and save your plans. • Export routes to GPX/KML to share or back up. TRUE 3D RELIEF & TERRAIN • Preview hills and valleys in True 3D Relief. • High-detail terrain: contour lines, hillshade, and topographic overlays. • Elevation profiles and slope charts for smarter planning. GPS TRACK RECORDING • Record tracks with one tap (even in the background). • Live stats: speed, distance, time, altitude. • Analyze tracks with interactive graphs and export to GPX/KML. FAST OFFLINE SEARCH • Search by name, address, category, or coordinates — offline. • Instant results as you type, with multi-language support. POI & ORGANIZATION • Save places with custom pins and icons. • Organize everything into folders and share with friends. OPENING HOURS • See opening hours for places when available. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES • Sync and back up your markers, tracks, and collections with one Guru Maps account across iOS, macOS, and other platforms. CARPLAY • Use Guru Maps on Apple CarPlay with offline maps and voice directions. NO ADS. PRIVACY FIRST. • No advertising. Your location stays on your device. Power features: one-finger zoom, compass & scale, coordinate grids (MGRS/UTM), GeoJSON overlays, MBTiles/sqlitedb import, and more. Upgrade to Pro for: • Unlimited offline map downloads • Unlimited markers and GPS tracks • Pro map sources, including Satellite and specialist layers (cycling, outdoors, marine, ski, etc.) Choose monthly or yearly subscription (7-day free trial) — or a one-time lifetime purchase. Download Guru Maps and explore with confidence — anywhere, anytime. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: https://gurumaps.app/terms_of_service Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Offline GPS Navigation
Navigate globally with offline maps and turn-by-turn directions. Get free live traffic, speed radar alerts, and discover points of interest. Customize your navigation experience with fun voice options and vehicle icons.
- Offline global map downloads
- Turn-by-turn voice guidance
- Live traffic and speed radar alerts
- Points of interest discovery
- Customizable navigation voices and vehicles
- CarPlay compatible
- Automatic rerouting
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Navigate in Sweden and download any map from all over the world! This special Swedish version offers free traffic and Speed Radars information with lifetime updates. All maps are free and allow for offline navigation with advanced turn-by-turn instructions. CarPlay Compatible NAVIGATION Go anywhere without depending on an internet connection. Get route alternatives that fit your needs! CUSTOMIZATION Enhance your experience with a funny voice and navigate on screen using a sports car, a police vehicle or even a spaceship LIVE TRAFFIC Our live traffic service finds faster routes and avoids traffic jams and it’s free. RADAR ALERTS Know when you are approaching a speed-controlled zone and avoid speed tickets. It’s free and with lifetime updates. SUGGESTIONS Discover what’s around you: restaurants, shopping, monuments and more, just a tap away with great details such as photographs, price range and user reviews. Also includes: - Enriched OpenStreetMap (OSM) maps - Free to download and use at any time with regular updates. - Full voice guidance with spoken street names; - Automatic rerouting as traffic conditions change on the road; - Add a stop and don’t just navigate from point A to B; - Wrong way warning: Get notified when you or another driver is going the wrong way on a highway; - One-box search: find everything faster; - Voice search: Just say it, don’t type it; - Choose where to go for dinner, learn about the prices and reviews and make a reservation while getting the directions; - Lane assistance for those complex highway exits; - Several alternatives for each calculated route; - Find a parking spot as soon as you reach your destination; - Find and navigate to any point on the map or contact stored on your phone; - Send your estimated time of arrival to those you’re meeting; - Walking directions & tourist attractions; - More incredible features to come in the next updates. Let’s Get to the Point! Together. _______________________________________ MAPS: Our offline maps are provided by OpenStreetMap and enhanced by Karta Software Technologies, with guarantee of the latest data available and free updates forever. SERVICES: Traffic service is only available in selected countries. For more information, consult the product details. Some important details we need to let you know: • When installing the app, make sure your phone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network. • Never let the navigation instructions interfere with your driving. • Some maps may need large amounts of available storage. Please check your phone storage management for details. • When using Karta GPS while driving, never hold the phone on your hands. Place it on a standard holder, with a clear sky view. • Allowing GPS to run in the background for extended periods can lead to a significant reduction in battery life. If you have any questions, contact us at: support@kartatech.com Follow us! Help Center: https://kartatech.zendesk.com/hc/categories/200913869-Karta-GPS Facebook: fb.com/kartagps Youtube: youtube.com/Kartatechnologies
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Guru Maps at 4.7 against Offline GPS Navigation's 4.0. Guru Maps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). Offline GPS Navigation's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Offline GPS Navigation sells 12 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Offline GPS Navigation every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guru Maps | Offline GPS Navigation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3K ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #159 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 692 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgen Bodunov | Karta |
Customer experience
Guru Maps
Offline GPS Navigation
Bugs and requests
Guru Maps
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes after recent updates
- GPS not working reliably offline
- Incorrect map data in some areas
- Syncing issues between devices
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Offline GPS Navigation
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Guru Maps
- Guru Maps Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Guru Maps Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- One-Time Purchase$27.00
- One-Time Purchase$40.49
- One-Time Purchase$54.00
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- One-Time Purchase$89.99
Offline GPS Navigation
- Fishing Boat$0.99
- Rocket Ship$0.99
- Prez Joey B.$0.99
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- Bumblebee$0.99
- Biplane$0.99
- This is war Pack$1.99
- Action Movie Pack$1.99
- Classic Mini$1.99
- Navigation Icons Pack$3.99
- Remove Ads$4.99
- Live Global Traffic$5.99
- Safety Camera Global$5.99
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