# Guru Maps vs MilGPS

The clearest difference is price: Guru Maps at Free against MilGPS's $12.99. Guru Maps also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and device support (5 vs 2). MilGPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#1 vs #198). On rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Guru Maps is free to download; MilGPS costs $12.99 up front. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MilGPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Guru Maps against 4.8 for MilGPS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 5.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Guru Maps's written reviews are positive against 93% of MilGPS's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, MilGPS monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | MilGPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milgps/id405835358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#1** |
| Size | 123 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [Cascode Labs Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/895755095) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #198 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


### MilGPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milgps/id405835358)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Navigation, #29 Top Paid, #41 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This field navigation tool displays your location and waypoints on customizable screens. It supports multiple coordinate systems and map datums, and allows for waypoint import/export. Offline map support is available.

**Highlights:** MGRS/USNG/UTM/Lat/Lon display, Waypoint creation and organization, Map visualization with grid lines, Offline MBTiles map support, Multiple datum and format support, GPX waypoint import/export

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Handy, accurate, and customizable
- 🔒 Reliable even without cell service
- 👍 Excellent for land navigation and training
- 👍 Useful for a variety of outdoor activities
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with map loading and zoom
- 🔋 Lack of offline map support
- 🔍 Limited ability to draw/annotate on maps
- 🔍 Difficulty quickly entering coordinates

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Issues with map orientation and zooming
- Inconsistent behavior when exporting data

**Requested features**

- Add ability to measure distance and direction between waypoints
- Implement live tracking and sharing of locations between devices
- Introduce support for downloading and using offline maps
- Add more options for overlays, shapes, and annotations on maps
- Develop an Apple Watch companion app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is MilGPS free?

MilGPS costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or MilGPS?

MilGPS is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while MilGPS averages 4.8 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or MilGPS have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor MilGPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or MilGPS?

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and MilGPS monthly. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on September 23, 2026 and MilGPS on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Guru Maps or MilGPS?

Guru Maps currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and MilGPS at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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