Guru Maps vs OnPoint Trails
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.
OnPoint Trails
Explore off-road trails with this offline navigation app. Plan routes, track rides, and discover new terrains for UTVs, ATVs, and 4x4s. Subscription required for full functionality.
- Offline trail maps
- Offline navigation
- Route creation and tracking
- GPX file import/export
- Map markers and search
- Advanced trail maps
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OnPoint Trails: Your Ultimate Offline Off-Road Navigator Discover the freedom of off-roading with OnPoint Trails, the all-in-one app designed for adventurers who seek to explore CA OHV Trails and beyond. Whether you're riding a UTV, tackling trails on your ATV, or navigating rugged terrains in a 4x4 truck, OnPoint Trails has you covered. Our app empowers you to carve your path, explore new terrains, and create unforgettable off-road adventures. OnPoint Trails transforms your off-roading escapades into seamless, navigable experiences, combining offline functionality with versatile trail options. Embrace the journey and make every ride distinctly yours with OnPoint Trails. Subscription Required for Full Access: To enjoy the complete functionality of OnPoint Trails, including downloadable maps, offline navigation, and expanded trail options, a subscription is required. Premium Rider ($49.99/year): Includes: Downloadable maps for offline use Offline navigation Route creation and tracking Import/export GPX files Map markers and search functionality Elite Rider ($79.99/year): Includes all Premium features, plus: Exclusive advanced trail maps Priority support Expanded terrain and vehicle options Please Note: This app requires a subscription to access all features. There are no free features available. Both the Premium and Elite Rider plans offer full functionality depending on your needs. By downloading this app, you agree to our Terms of Use. You can review them here: https://onpointtrails.com/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Guru Maps at free with in-app purchases against OnPoint Trails's subscription. Guru Maps also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 12) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 OnPoint Trails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. 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 OnPoint Trails. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 3K ratings behind it against 12, 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 83% of OnPoint Trails's.
Guru Maps ships an update fortnightly, OnPoint Trails every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guru Maps | OnPoint Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3K ratings) — better | 4.7 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #134 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgen Bodunov | Brenda Leon |
Customer experience
Guru Maps
OnPoint Trails
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
OnPoint Trails
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
OnPoint Trails
- Premium Riders$39.991 Year
- Elite Riders$64.991 Year









