Guru Maps vs Maps 3D Neo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Guru Maps
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.
- 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
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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.
Maps 3D Neo
Plan, navigate, and explore outdoor adventures with detailed 3D maps. Track your routes, record key coordinates and elevations, and access worldwide map data offline. Share your journeys and discover new trails with searchable terrain and points of interest.
- 3D terrain mapping
- Offline map access
- Route planning and recording
- GPS tracking with elevation
- Searchable points of interest
- Route sharing
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Maps3D – Explore the world in true 3D Plan, discover, and navigate your next outdoor adventure with maps that reveal the landscape as it really is. Unlike traditional flat maps, Maps3D lets you explore mountains, valleys, trails, and terrain in stunning 3D, making it easier to understand the world before you set out. Whether you're hiking, cycling, trail running, or simply exploring new places, Maps3D helps you plan smarter, stay oriented, and enjoy every adventure. Built on an all-new map engine Maps3D 7 introduces the biggest upgrade in the app's history with a completely redesigned vector map engine. • Beautiful high-resolution 3D terrain • Fast, compact offline maps • Integrated satellite imagery • Smooth, crisp Retina graphics • Infinite zoom for maximum detail • Display multiple tracks simultaneously • Millions of searchable points of interest with Wikipedia integration Plan your adventures Create routes directly on the map with intuitive planning tools. • Create, edit, and optimize routes • View elevation profiles before you go • Measure distance and elevation gain • Place custom waypoints anywhere • Organize tracks and waypoints into folders Explore offline Download maps before your trip and continue exploring without a mobile connection. • Worldwide offline maps • GPS recording with precise elevation data • Search maps even when offline • Reliable navigation in remote areas Import and share Bring your existing adventures into Maps3D or share new ones with others. • Import GPX tracks from many sources • Export recorded routes • Share adventures with friends and fellow explorers Explore with confidence For over a decade, Maps3D has helped more than 2.5 million outdoor enthusiasts explore the world in stunning 3D. Whether you're planning your next hike or discovering a new cycling route, Maps3D is built to help you get the most out of every adventure. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Guru Maps at every 10 days against Maps 3D Neo's every 2 months. Guru Maps also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 59) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Maps 3D Neo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Guru Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 3K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Guru Maps's written reviews are positive against 77% of Maps 3D Neo'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, Maps 3D Neo every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Guru Maps | Maps 3D Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3K ratings) — better | 4.4 (59 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | 77.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 59 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #151 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgen Bodunov | movingworld GmbH |
Customer experience
Guru Maps
Maps 3D Neo
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
Maps 3D Neo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Guru Maps
- Guru Maps Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Guru Maps Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- One-Time Purchase$27.00
- One-Time Purchase$40.49
- One-Time Purchase$54.00
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- One-Time Purchase$89.99
Maps 3D Neo
- Monthly Full Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Load larger maps$3.99
- Route planner$3.99
- One Year pass$14.99
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