# Guru Maps vs Scenic Map Eastern USA

The clearest difference is price: Guru Maps at Free against Scenic Map Eastern USA's $4.99. Guru Maps also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 6). Scenic Map Eastern USA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Guru Maps is free to download; Scenic Map Eastern USA costs $4.99 up front. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Scenic Map Eastern USA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scenic Map Eastern USA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Guru Maps's written reviews are positive against 65% of Scenic Map Eastern USA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Scenic Map Eastern USA every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Scenic Map Eastern USA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map-eastern-usa/id363748874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 65.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | #171 |
| Size | 112 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [GrangerFX](https://appshunter.io/developer/363698835) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #160 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


### Scenic Map Eastern USA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map-eastern-usa/id363748874)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Explore detailed 3D topographic maps of the Eastern USA and the entire world offline. View terrain, roads, and water features with incredible detail, even at satellite altitude. Track your location, record routes, and customize map displays for any adventure.

**Highlights:** Offline 3D topographic maps, Global online map coverage with caching, Satellite image overlays, 3D tilt and flight simulator view, GPS tracking and route recording, Customizable map layers and styles, Feature information display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is Scenic Map Eastern USA free?

Scenic Map Eastern USA costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or Scenic Map Eastern USA?

Scenic Map Eastern USA is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Scenic Map Eastern USA averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or Scenic Map Eastern USA have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor Scenic Map Eastern USA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or Scenic Map Eastern USA?

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and Scenic Map Eastern USA every 4 months. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on October 22, 2026 and Scenic Map Eastern USA on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Guru Maps or Scenic Map Eastern USA?

Guru Maps currently peaks at #160 in the App Store charts, and Scenic Map Eastern USA at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*