Comparison

Guru Maps vs Offroadr

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

Offroadr

Plan, record, and share off-road adventures. Discover new trails, organize group rides, and relive your journeys with 3D recap videos. Connect with a community of fellow riders for an enhanced off-road experience.

Highlights
  • Plan rides and set routes
  • Record trails with GPS
  • Share routes instantly
  • 3D trail recap videos
  • Create and join groups
  • Discover off-road trails
  • Off-road specific maps
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Offroadr is your go-to tool for planning rides, recording trails with GPS, and staying connected to the off-road community. Whether you’re running 4x4 routes, exploring overland trips, or riding UTV and dirt bike trails, Offroadr keeps everything you need in one place. Built for riders who want simple planning, reliable tracking, and a real community, Offroadr makes it easy to find routes, organize meetups, share rides with your crew, and revisit every trail you’ve ever run. Plan your next trip, record the entire ride, and keep your crew close before, during, and after every outing. Key Features Plan Your Rides Create ride plans for anything from quick weekend runs to multi-day overland trips. Add locations, set your route, keep track of start times, and share key info like GPS routes and meeting points. Offroadr keeps everything organized so your rides run smoother. Record Every Trail Track your ride with built-in off-road GPS. Save your route, distance, elevation, and ride time. Mark waypoints, favorite trails, and highlight spots you want to revisit. Perfect for 4x4 routes, UTV runs, dirt bike trails, scenic drives, and overland paths. Share Routes Instantly Send your recorded routes to your crew with one tap. Whether it’s a new trail discovery or a favorite local loop, Offroadr makes it simple to share GPX-style info and keep everyone on the same page. 3D Trail Recap Videos Bring your rides to life. Offroadr automatically turns your recorded routes into 3D recap videos that show your entire path from start to finish. Relive big days out or share the highlights from your last run in a clean, simple visual. Groups & Meetups Start a group or join an existing one. Stay connected with riders in your area, organize trail runs, coordinate 4x4 events, and keep your crew updated between rides. Groups give you a place to trade tips, post updates, and stay plugged into the community. Discover Trails Search and explore thousands of off-road routes including 4x4 trails, overlanding paths, UTV-friendly terrain, and scenic off-grid tracks. Filter by location, difficulty, length, or vehicle type to find the route that fits your style. With user-shared trails and community input, you’re always a step closer to your next ride. Maps Built for Off-Roading Access Satellite, Mixed, and 3D map layers to get a clearer view of the terrain. Perfect for scouting trails, planning tough sections, or navigating remote routes with more confidence. Stay in the Loop Browse off-road news, read gear reviews, check event listings, and follow updates from the community. Offroadr keeps you informed about upcoming rides, meetups, and everything happening in the off-road world. Why Riders Choose Offroadr Offroadr brings together planning, tracking, and sharing in a way that’s simple, clean, and built for real riders. No noise. No clutter. Just the tools you need to find routes, organize rides, connect with your crew, and get the most out of every weekend. Your rig, your ride log, your crew, all in one place. Download Offroadr and get ready for your next ride. Terms of Use: https://www.offroadrapp.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy:https://www.offroadrapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Guru Maps4 screens
Offroadr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Guru Maps at 3K against Offroadr's 27. Guru Maps also leads on chart position (#163 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 2). Offroadr's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Offroadr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. 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 4.6 for Offroadr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 3K ratings behind it against 27, 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 92% of Offroadr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guru Maps ships an update fortnightly, Offroadr every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Guru Maps versus Offroadr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuru MapsOffroadr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings) — better4.6 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews92.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better27
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#163 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB110 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEvgen BodunovOffroadr LLC

Customer experience

Guru Maps

All ratings3,021 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews412 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative17.0%

Offroadr

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.0%

User reviews

Guru Maps

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Offline maps work well
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🚀 Detailed maps
  • 🚀 Excellent for travel and outdoor activities
  • 🚀 Useful offline navigation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Map search function not reliable
  • 🐛 Difficulty downloading/importing custom maps
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Paid features required for full functionality

Offroadr

From 27 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for meeting people with similar interests
  • 🌟 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🏞️ Useful features for off-road enthusiasts
  • 💯 Highly recommended by users
  • 🔍 Helpful information and events feature

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

Offroadr

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

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

Offroadr

Subscriptions2
  • Offroadr monthly plus7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Offroadr annual plus7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Guru Maps free?
Guru Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Offroadr free?
Offroadr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or Offroadr?
Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Offroadr averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.
Do Guru Maps or Offroadr have ads?
Neither Guru Maps nor Offroadr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or Offroadr?
Guru Maps ships an update fortnightly, and Offroadr every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on November 8, 2026 and Offroadr on October 30, 2026.

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