Comparison

Guru Maps vs OnPoint Trails

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

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.

Highlights
  • Offline trail maps
  • Offline navigation
  • Route creation and tracking
  • GPX file import/export
  • Map markers and search
  • Advanced trail maps
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Guru Maps4 screens
OnPoint Trails4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Guru Maps versus OnPoint Trails: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuru MapsOnPoint Trails
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings) — better4.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better12
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#134 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgen BodunovBrenda Leon

Customer experience

Guru Maps

All ratings3,021 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews410 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.8%

OnPoint Trails

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

3 purchases

Guru Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Guru Maps Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Guru Maps Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$89.99
2 purchases

OnPoint Trails

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Riders$39.991 Year
  • Elite Riders$64.991 Year

Questions

Is Guru Maps free?
Guru Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnPoint Trails free?
OnPoint Trails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or OnPoint Trails?
Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while OnPoint Trails averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Guru Maps or OnPoint Trails have ads?
Neither Guru Maps nor OnPoint Trails shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or OnPoint Trails?
Guru Maps ships an update fortnightly, and OnPoint Trails every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on November 6, 2026 and OnPoint Trails on November 4, 2026.

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