Comparison

Guru Maps vs BASE map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

BASE map

Features
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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

Screenshots

Guru Maps4 screens
BASE map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Guru Maps at every 10 days against BASE map's every 3 weeks. Guru Maps also leads on chart position (#174 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 6 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, BASE map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Guru Maps versus BASE map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuru MapsBASE map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#174 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgen BodunovJAKE 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

6 purchases

Guru Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Guru Maps Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Guru Maps Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • One-Time Purchase$27.00
  • One-Time Purchase$40.49
  • One-Time Purchase$54.00
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  • One-Time Purchase$89.99
2 purchases

BASE map

Subscriptions2
  • BASE map monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • BASE map yearly7 Days trial$20.001 Year

Questions

Is Guru Maps free?
Guru Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BASE map free?
BASE map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guru Maps or BASE map have ads?
Neither Guru Maps nor BASE map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or BASE map?
Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and BASE map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on October 19, 2026 and BASE map on October 6, 2026.

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