# Guru Maps vs Map Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Guru Maps at none against Map Plus's shown. Guru Maps also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). Map Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Map Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6 for Map Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 637 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Guru Maps's written reviews are positive against 83% of Map Plus's.

Guru Maps ships an update fortnightly, Map Plus monthly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Map Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews)** | [4.6 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 637 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [Miocool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438868203) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #173 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


### Map Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-plus/id438868200)

This app is a powerful tool for viewing and editing custom maps, managing geographic data, and planning outdoor activities. It supports various map and GIS file formats, offers on-map editing, GPS track recording, and data sharing.

**Highlights:** View and edit custom maps, Manage geographic data, Support for GIS vector and common file formats, Offline map viewing, GPS track recording and path following, On-map vector editing, Data sharing via multiple methods

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Large File Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Map | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Export GPX Support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Format | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced GIS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Editing | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Photo | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full-Function Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful mapping features
- 👍 Customizable and versatile
- 🗺️ Offline map support
- 💡 Useful for various industries (surveying, construction, outdoor activities)
- 🔍 Detailed and accurate mapping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some users
- 📁 Difficulty managing data and files
- 🔧 Limited documentation and support
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when loading large datasets
- Issues with map layer visibility and synchronization
- Problems with coordinate system and projection support
- Inconsistent behavior when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Improved user interface and navigation
- Better integration with other mapping/GIS software
- Route planning and navigation capabilities
- Ability to import and export more file formats
- Improved offline map caching and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is Map Plus free?

Map Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or Map Plus?

Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Map Plus averages 4.6 from 637 ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or Map Plus have ads?

Map Plus shows ads; Guru Maps does not.

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

Guru Maps ships an update fortnightly, and Map Plus monthly. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on October 2, 2026 and Map Plus on October 2, 2026.

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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.*