# Guru Maps vs Scenic Map Alaska

The clearest difference is price: Guru Maps at Free against Scenic Map Alaska's $1.99. Guru Maps also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 4). Scenic Map Alaska's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, ads, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Guru Maps is free to download; Scenic Map Alaska costs $1.99 up front. Guru Maps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Scenic Map Alaska asks for nothing beyond the download.

Guru Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 63% of Scenic Map Alaska's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Scenic Map Alaska every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Scenic Map Alaska |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map-alaska/id403580662/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | #198 |
| Size | 112 MB | 65 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:** #143 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 (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


### Scenic Map Alaska

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-map-alaska/id403580662)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Explore detailed 3D topographic maps of Alaska and the entire world, with offline access and satellite imagery. Navigate, track your location, and customize map views for hiking, driving, or boating.

**Highlights:** Offline 3D topographic maps, Global online map coverage, Satellite image overlays, GPS location tracking, Customizable map views, GPX track import/export, 3D tilt and flight simulator modes

**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 Alaska free?

Scenic Map Alaska costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Scenic Map Alaska averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or Scenic Map Alaska have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor Scenic Map Alaska shows ads.

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

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and Scenic Map Alaska every 6 months. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on November 1, 2026 and Scenic Map Alaska on November 1, 2026.

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

Guru Maps currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Scenic Map Alaska at #198. 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.*