# Guru Maps vs Locus Map Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Guru Maps at 4.7 against Locus Map Lite's 3.4. Guru Maps also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 7) and review sentiment (76% vs 53%). 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 Locus Map Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 2.9K ratings behind it against 7, 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 53% of Locus Map Lite's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Locus Map Lite every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Locus Map Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus-map-lite/id6443446295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [Asamm Software, s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646009661) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #195 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


### Locus Map Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus-map-lite/id6443446295)

This app provides comprehensive mapping tools for outdoor enthusiasts, offering global maps for hiking and biking, points of interest, and activity recording. It allows for offline navigation, cross-device syncing, and integration with health tracking.

**Highlights:** Global hiking and biking maps, Points of Interest with photos, Activity track recording, Offline map and POI access, Cross-device and web syncing, GPX import/export, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Gold Annually | $23.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is Locus Map Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or Locus Map Lite?

Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Locus Map Lite averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or Locus Map Lite have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor Locus Map Lite shows ads.

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

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and Locus Map Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on September 23, 2026 and Locus Map Lite on September 23, 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.*