# Guru Maps vs Loop Route Planner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Guru Maps at 2.9K against Loop Route Planner's 206. Guru Maps also leads on chart position (#190 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Loop Route Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Guru Maps against 4.7 for Loop Route Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 2.9K ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Guru Maps's written reviews are positive against 73% of Loop Route Planner's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Loop Route Planner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Loop Route Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews) | [4.7 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-route-planner/id6478900201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 206 |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [兴恺 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566814271) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #190 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


### Loop Route Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-route-planner/id6478900201)

This app helps drivers plan and optimize multi-stop delivery routes with less manual effort. It allows for importing stop lists, optimizing stop order, saving frequent addresses, and tracking delivery status in real-time. Reuse past routes for similar runs to save time and fuel.

**Highlights:** Import original stop lists, Optimize multi-stop routes, Save and reuse frequent addresses, Mark stops as completed, Reuse previous routes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is Loop Route Planner free?

Loop Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or Loop Route Planner?

Guru Maps and Loop Route Planner are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.9K and 206 ratings respectively.

### Do Guru Maps or Loop Route Planner have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor Loop Route Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or Loop Route Planner?

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and Loop Route Planner fortnightly. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on September 23, 2026 and Loop Route Planner on September 24, 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.*