# Guru Maps vs Iphigénie | Offline Maps

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Iphigénie | Offline Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews)** | [4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphigenie-offline-maps/id350346756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 69.6% 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 | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [Whympr (Chamonix-Mont-Blanc)](https://appshunter.io/developer/350343575) |

## 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


### Iphigénie | Offline Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphigenie-offline-maps/id350346756)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cartoweb topo Belgium | $9.99 | per year |
| Iphigénie Carto Legacy | $22.99 | per year |
| Italian maps | $24.99 | per year |
| Iphigénie Carto subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Outdoor Pack | $39.99 | per year |
| iPhiGéNie Vmax | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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