# Guru Maps vs Seven Ways

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guru Maps at 76% against Seven Ways's 30%. Guru Maps also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (3K vs 8). Seven Ways's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Seven Ways sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guru Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 3K ratings behind it against 8, 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 30% of Seven Ways's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Seven Ways monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Seven Ways |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews)** | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seven-ways/id550075159/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 30.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [NAVIKEI, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/550075162) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #161 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


### Seven Ways

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seven-ways/id550075159)

Navigate with an intuitive and accessible interface. Features include address and name search, optimal route selection, clear voice prompts, and customizable preferences. Supports offline maps and provides real-time warnings for road conditions.

**Highlights:** Address and name search, Best route selection, Voice prompts, Ergonomic interface, Customizable preferences, Offline OSM Maps, Map and object drawing algorithms

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version (one month) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sibreg maps of Siberian District | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium version (one year) | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is Seven Ways free?

Seven Ways is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or Seven Ways?

Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Seven Ways averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or Seven Ways have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor Seven Ways shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or Seven Ways?

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and Seven Ways monthly. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on October 22, 2026 and Seven Ways on October 18, 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.*