# Guru Maps vs CAR NAVITIME

The clearest difference is monetization model: Guru Maps at free with in-app purchases against CAR NAVITIME's subscription. Guru Maps also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (76% vs 45%). On price, update cadence, 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 CAR NAVITIME sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 3K ratings behind it against 18, 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 45% of CAR NAVITIME's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, CAR NAVITIME every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | CAR NAVITIME |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews)** | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-navitime/id555847992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 44.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 112 MB | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [NAVITIME JAPAN CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284733677) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

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


### CAR NAVITIME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-navitime/id555847992)

This app provides advanced GPS navigation with real-time traffic updates and offline map capabilities. It offers specialized route planning for trucks and motorcycles, along with traffic camera notifications for safer driving. Users can also manage vehicle records and find parking or gas prices.

**Highlights:** Offline navigation, Real-time traffic updates, 3D Sky View display, Vehicle management records, Truck and motorcycle routing, Traffic camera notifications, Parking and gas price information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月額コース | $4.99 | per month |
| 月額プラスコース | $9.49 | per month |
| 月額住宅地図コース | $17.49 | per month |
| カーナビタイム 定期購読（6ヶ月） | $30.99 | per 6 months |
| 年額コース | $50.99 | per year |
| 年額プラスコース | $90.99 | per year |
| 年額住宅地図コース | $154.99 | per year |
| 30 days ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| 180日チケット | $27.99 | one-time |
| 365日チケット | $46.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is CAR NAVITIME free?

CAR NAVITIME is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or CAR NAVITIME?

Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while CAR NAVITIME averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or CAR NAVITIME have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor CAR NAVITIME shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or CAR NAVITIME?

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and CAR NAVITIME every 2 weeks. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on October 29, 2026 and CAR NAVITIME on October 29, 2026.

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