Guru Maps vs Offline Map Data Generator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Guru Maps
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.
- 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
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Explore the world offline with Guru Maps — detailed maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and GPS track recording that keep working when you have no signal. Download maps once and use them anywhere (powered by OpenStreetMap). Plan routes, record adventures, save favorite places, and sync everything across devices. OFFLINE MAPS • Download maps for countries or regions and use them fully offline. • Rich detail and millions of places. Monthly map updates. NAVIGATION THAT WORKS OFFLINE • Voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions with automatic rerouting. • Lane guidance for clearer driving in complex junctions. • Modes: car, bike, truck, walk, plus straight-line navigation (great for sailing or off-road). ROUTE PLANNING • Build multi-stop routes with custom waypoints. • Choose fastest or shortest route and save your plans. • Export routes to GPX/KML to share or back up. TRUE 3D RELIEF & TERRAIN • Preview hills and valleys in True 3D Relief. • High-detail terrain: contour lines, hillshade, and topographic overlays. • Elevation profiles and slope charts for smarter planning. GPS TRACK RECORDING • Record tracks with one tap (even in the background). • Live stats: speed, distance, time, altitude. • Analyze tracks with interactive graphs and export to GPX/KML. FAST OFFLINE SEARCH • Search by name, address, category, or coordinates — offline. • Instant results as you type, with multi-language support. POI & ORGANIZATION • Save places with custom pins and icons. • Organize everything into folders and share with friends. OPENING HOURS • See opening hours for places when available. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES • Sync and back up your markers, tracks, and collections with one Guru Maps account across iOS, macOS, and other platforms. CARPLAY • Use Guru Maps on Apple CarPlay with offline maps and voice directions. NO ADS. PRIVACY FIRST. • No advertising. Your location stays on your device. Power features: one-finger zoom, compass & scale, coordinate grids (MGRS/UTM), GeoJSON overlays, MBTiles/sqlitedb import, and more. Upgrade to Pro for: • Unlimited offline map downloads • Unlimited markers and GPS tracks • Pro map sources, including Satellite and specialist layers (cycling, outdoors, marine, ski, etc.) Choose monthly or yearly subscription (7-day free trial) — or a one-time lifetime purchase. Download Guru Maps and explore with confidence — anywhere, anytime. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: https://gurumaps.app/terms_of_service Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Offline Map Data Generator
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Discover the Ultimate Mapping Experience with Tech Maven Geospatial Unleash the power of geospatial data with Tech Maven Geospatial, your all-in-one mapping solution available now on iOS! Whether you're a seasoned explorer, a professional in the field, or an enthusiast, our app provides unparalleled features to elevate your mapping endeavors. Key Features: 1. Seamless Data Access: Download online mapping URLs, including dynamic and cached mapping services and tile layers. Access ESRI MapServer, FeatureServer, ImageServer, VectorTileServer, PBF/MVT XYZ Vector Tile URLs, OGC API Tiles/XYZ/TMS, and more. Future versions will include downloading capabilities from other providers (OGC WFS/OGC API Features, OGC WMS/OGC API Maps, OGC WMTS). 2. Pre-configured Tile Layers and Conversion Tools: Support for pre-configured tile layers and the ability for ATAK/WINTAK users to import tile.xml configurations. In-app Vector Data Converter: Convert GIS Vector Data to optimized formats like MBTILES Vector Tiles, GPKG Vector Features, GeoJSON, or KML. Compatible with various file formats including ESRI FileGDB, Shapefile, MapInfo, GPX, CSV, and more. 3. Live Event Driven Data Feeds: Stay updated with live data feeds from ESRI FeatureServer, Network Link KML, and GeoRSS Feeds. Download data at specified frequencies and convert to GeoJSON (convertible to KML in-app for ATAK or iTAK). 4. Data Visualization and Sharing: Visualize downloaded data and user-loaded data in the Map Viewer. Supports GeoJSON, raster tiles from MBTILES and GPKG, and vector tiles from MBTILES. 5. Access Tech Maven Geospatial’s Data APIs: Explore our optional purchases to access Tech Maven Geospatial’s data APIs, offering pre-staged data, AOI (Area of Interest/Operation) APIs, Digital Elevation Model Downloaders, and more. Please note: Users are responsible for the terms of use/service and access to the data they download from the provided URLs. For detailed terms and conditions, please refer to our End User License Agreement (EULA): https://offlinedatadownloader.techmaven.net/eula/ Download Tech Maven Geospatial today and embark on your mapping journey with confidence and precision!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Guru Maps at every 10 days against Offline Map Data Generator's every 7 months. Guru Maps also leads on chart position (#193 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Offline Map Data Generator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Offline Map Data Generator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guru Maps | Offline Map Data Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #193 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 187 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Evgen Bodunov | Tech Maven Geospatial, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Guru Maps
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes after recent updates
- GPS not working reliably offline
- Incorrect map data in some areas
- Syncing issues between devices
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Offline Map Data Generator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Guru Maps
- Guru Maps Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Guru Maps Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- One-Time Purchase$27.00
- One-Time Purchase$40.49
- One-Time Purchase$54.00
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- One-Time Purchase$89.99
Offline Map Data Generator
- App Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- OMDG Elevate API7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- OMDG Vector Conversion API7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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- OMDG DEM Downloader$24.997 Days
- Geo Request AOI$49.997 Days
- Offline Map Data Generator7 Days trial$999.991 Year
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