# Guru Maps vs CoPilot GPS Navigation

The clearest difference is rating: Guru Maps at 4.7 against CoPilot GPS Navigation's 3.5. Guru Maps also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 35%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). CoPilot GPS Navigation's advantage is chart position (#49 vs #198). On price, ratings volume, ads 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 CoPilot GPS Navigation sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Guru Maps's written reviews are positive against 35% of CoPilot GPS Navigation's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, CoPilot GPS Navigation every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | CoPilot GPS Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews)** | [3.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copilot-gps-navigation/id504677517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#49** |
| Size | 123 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [Trimble Maps Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324327454) |

## 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


### CoPilot GPS Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copilot-gps-navigation/id504677517)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate roads safely and efficiently with voice-guided offline maps. Optimized routing for cars, trucks, and RVs helps you avoid restrictions, save time, and find points of interest. Enjoy a free trial before subscribing.

**Highlights:** Offline voice-guided navigation, Truck-specific routing (low bridges, restrictions), RV-specific routing (vehicle size), Real-time traffic and rerouting, Millions of pre-loaded Places, Multiple route options, Lane indicator arrows

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Truck Navigation | $8.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Truck Navigation | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year of ActiveTraffic™ | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Car Navigation | $13.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Car Navigation | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 Year RV Navigation | $27.49 | per year |
| 1 Year RV Navigation | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Truck Navigation | $90.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Truck Navigation | $119.99 | per year |
| Maps of the World | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 🚀 Excellent app for towing a caravan
- 🚀 Great for caravanning
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Excellent navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Doesn't support Apple CarPlay
- 🔍 Behind the times
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Outdated maps and POIs
- 🐛 Unreliable routing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Routing errors and incorrect directions
- Subscription issues and loss of paid features
- Incompatibility with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
- Freezing and unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Add compass feature
- Improve search functionality
- Add Apple CarPlay support
- Improve route planning and optimization
- Add satellite view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is CoPilot GPS Navigation free?

CoPilot GPS Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or CoPilot GPS Navigation?

Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while CoPilot GPS Navigation averages 3.5 from 2K ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or CoPilot GPS Navigation have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor CoPilot GPS Navigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or CoPilot GPS Navigation?

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and CoPilot GPS Navigation every 4 months. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on September 23, 2026 and CoPilot GPS Navigation on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Guru Maps or CoPilot GPS Navigation?

Guru Maps currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and CoPilot GPS Navigation at #49. 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.*