Comparison

Guru Maps vs Iphigénie | Offline Maps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Guru Maps

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
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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.

About

Iphigénie | Offline Maps

Explore the outdoors with detailed offline maps and navigation tools. Access a vast library of topographic, satellite, and historical maps for hiking, cycling, and ski touring. Track your routes, add waypoints, and share your adventures.

Highlights
  • Offline map downloads
  • Extensive map library (IGN, swisstopo, OSM, etc.)
  • Route creation, import, and editing
  • GPS tracking and activity recording
  • Waypoint management
  • 3D view and slope angle display
  • GPX export and sharing
Features
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With more than 80 base maps and overlays, Iphigénie stands out as the benchmark mapping application. Designed for hiking, trail running, long-distance trekking, Nordic walking, ski touring, snowshoeing, mountain biking, road cycling, and outdoor navigation in general, it brings together everything you need to explore with confidence. Iphigénie is also committed to 1% for the Planet (1% of our annual revenue is donated to environmental organizations). A wide selection of maps and overlays, available even offline Iphigénie provides access to a broad range of maps: IGN France, IGN Spain, IGN Belgium, swisstopo, Italian Fraternali maps, Geo4Map, Lupo (Apennines), Geoportale Nazionale, OpenStreetMap, OpenTopoMap, BKG (Germany), Kartverket (Norway), Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya, OpenSnowMap, Utagawa VTT, CyclOSM, as well as aeronautical ICAO charts, geological and mining maps, and glider flight charts. You can also explore historical maps (19th-century État-Major maps, Paris 1906, Guyana 1780, satellite imagery from 1950–2005) to enrich your navigation references. The app includes numerous overlays: land registry (cadastre), Petzl tracks, slope angle shading, hiking trails, satellite views and aerial imagery, detailed administrative boundaries (regions, departments, cantons, municipalities, EPCIs), National Forestry Office drone restriction zones, and more. Most maps and overlays can be downloaded directly to your phone, allowing you to locate yourself and navigate even without an internet connection — including in remote areas. You can also print selected map sections. The most precise HD satellite map of the Mont Blanc massif on the market Explore the Mont Blanc massif with unmatched precision thanks to Iphigénie’s winter HD satellite map. Specifically designed for ski touring, it provides a clear and detailed view of snow-covered terrain: glaciers, couloirs, relief features, and forested areas are visible with exceptional accuracy to help you better prepare your routes. Downloadable for offline use. Additional mountain ranges will be available soon. Tools to navigate with confidence Create, import, and edit your routes. Geolocate yourself on the map background of your choice and add custom waypoints, such as trailheads, mushroom spots, or mountain huts. Search easily for a place by name or GPS coordinates (feature available in France only). Accurate activity tracking Track your distances, elevation gain, speed, and estimated time of arrival. Use the 3D view and slope angle display to better understand the terrain. Your position is tracked in real time via GPS, and your route is automatically recorded. The tracking feature also helps reassure your loved ones. Organize and share your routes Store your routes and waypoints in a secure space. Organize your data into groups and export or share your files in GPX format. For added comfort, plan your outings from the web version on a larger screen. With the “Italian Alps Maps” subscription, access high-quality mapping coverage for Italy. Share your location with beacons Beacons allow you to share your real-time position with loved ones — and see where they are too. Especially useful during outdoor activities, they provide extra safety and peace of mind. Committed to the planet Iphigénie donates 1% of its annual revenue to 1% for the Planet to help protect the environment. Made in France. A French application Our app has been developed in France since its creation by outdoor and mapping enthusiasts.

Screenshots

Guru Maps4 screens
Iphigénie | Offline Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Guru Maps at 3K against Iphigénie | Offline Maps's 23. Guru Maps also leads on chart position (#134 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Iphigénie | Offline Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Guru Maps against 4.7 for Iphigénie | Offline Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 3K ratings behind it against 23, 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 70% of Iphigénie | Offline Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guru Maps ships an update fortnightly, Iphigénie | Offline Maps every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Guru Maps versus Iphigénie | Offline Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuru MapsIphigénie | Offline Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings) — better4.7 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better23
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#134 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgen BodunovWhympr (Chamonix-Mont-Blanc)

Customer experience

Guru Maps

All ratings3,021 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews410 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.8%

Iphigénie | Offline Maps

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative25.4%

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

Iphigénie | Offline Maps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Guru Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Guru Maps Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Guru Maps Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$89.99
6 purchases

Iphigénie | Offline Maps

Subscriptions5
  • Cartoweb topo Belgium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Iphigénie Carto Legacy$22.991 Year
  • Italian maps3 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Iphigénie Carto subscription$24.991 Year
  • Outdoor Pack7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • iPhiGéNie Vmax$4.99

Questions

Is Guru Maps free?
Guru Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iphigénie | Offline Maps free?
Iphigénie | Offline Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or Iphigénie | Offline Maps?
Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Iphigénie | Offline Maps averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.
Do Guru Maps or Iphigénie | Offline Maps have ads?
Neither Guru Maps nor Iphigénie | Offline Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or Iphigénie | Offline Maps?
Guru Maps ships an update fortnightly, and Iphigénie | Offline Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on November 6, 2026 and Iphigénie | Offline Maps on November 6, 2026.

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