# Guru Maps vs Earthmate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guru Maps at 76% against Earthmate's 22%. Guru Maps also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Earthmate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Earthmate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Guru Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 2.9K ratings behind it against 271, 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 22% of Earthmate's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Earthmate monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Earthmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews)** | [2.7 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthmate/id519247758/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 271 |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 21.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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


### Earthmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthmate/id519247758)

Connect your satellite communicator to your mobile device for text messaging, navigation, and trip planning. Access offline maps, track your location, and share your adventures globally. Stay connected and safe on any outdoor expedition.

**Highlights:** Send/receive text messages, Offline topographic maps, Waypoint and route navigation, Tracking and location sharing, Trip logging and planning, Cloud storage for trips, Control inReach device features

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline maps
- 📡 Satellite communication
- 💬 Messaging functionality
- 🗺️ Tracking and navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 🔍 Lacking detailed maps
- 🔑 Login/sync issues
- 🔧 Buggy and unstable
- 🗓️ Frequent app crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible text fields
- Disappearing waypoints and tracks
- Inability to send preset messages from app
- Incorrect wind speed display
- Broken map downloads

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable preset messages
- Improved map detail and customization
- Seamless sync between app and device
- Frequent message check intervals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is Earthmate free?

Earthmate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Earthmate averages 2.7 from 271 ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or Earthmate have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor Earthmate shows ads.

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

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and Earthmate monthly. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on September 26, 2026 and Earthmate on September 26, 2026.

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