Guru Maps vs BASE map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Guru Maps
Explore the world offline with detailed maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and GPS track recording. Plan routes, save favorite places, and sync across devices, all without needing an internet connection. Offers advanced features like 3D terrain and lane guidance.
- Offline maps and navigation
- Turn-by-turn voice directions
- Multi-stop route planning
- 3D relief and terrain visualization
- GPS track recording
- Fast offline search
- 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.
BASE map
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Looking for the ultimate base jumping adventure? Look no further! Introducing the "BASE map" app, your passport to adrenaline-pumping experiences across the globe. Discover Breathtaking Locations: Embark on an epic journey to explore the world's most breathtaking base jumping locations. From towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls to skyscrapers that touch the sky, this app offers an interactive map filled with awe-inspiring spots for your next leap of faith. Detailed Location Information: Get the inside scoop on each base jumping location. Our app provides comprehensive details, including jump height, accessibility, local regulations. You'll have all the information you need to plan your jump with confidence. Track Your Adventures: Keep a digital logbook of your base jumping expeditions. Easily document each jump with photos and notes and relive your most unforgettable moments. Plan Your Next Leap: The built-in planning tools help you organize your next base jumping trip by allowing you to save locations to your profile. Key Features: Explore a worldwide map of base jumping locations. Detailed information on each jump site. Personalized logbook to track your jumps. Experience the rush, conquer the heights, and push your boundaries with the "BASE map" app. Get ready to soar to new heights, one jump at a time. BASE map subscription for Profeatures. BASE map plans: Monthly Annual Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/de841173-69c4-4447-8ea4-68ffd9cff6f2
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Guru Maps at #134 against BASE map's unranked. Guru Maps also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BASE map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Guru Maps ships an update fortnightly, BASE map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guru Maps | BASE map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #134 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgen Bodunov | JAKE LEWIS ORTON |
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
BASE map
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$89.99
BASE map
- BASE map monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- BASE map yearly7 Days trial$20.001 Year









