Comparison

Guru Maps vs Node Router

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

Node Router

Features
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Node — Smart Route Planning for Drivers & Delivery Pros Node is the intelligent route planner built for delivery drivers, field service professionals, and anyone who needs to hit multiple stops efficiently. Add your destinations, and Node instantly calculates the fastest, most optimal route — saving you time, fuel, and effort every single day. Optimized Multi-Stop Routing Stop wasting time figuring out which stop to visit next. Node uses advanced route optimization to arrange your stops in the most efficient order. Whether you have 5 stops or 50, Node finds the shortest path so you can focus on driving, not planning. Linked Pickup & Dropoff Pairs Perfect for furniture delivery, courier services, and logistics work. Add linked pairs with a pickup location and a corresponding dropoff location, and Node keeps them sequenced correctly within your optimized route. Just enter the job detail, set your pickup and dropoff addresses, and add it to your route — it's that simple. Daily Progress at a Glance Your home dashboard gives you a clear snapshot of your day: total stops planned, estimated distance, and expected duration. Know exactly what your day looks like before you even start your engine. Route History Access your recent routes anytime. Review past trips like Downtown Express, Westside Loop, or any custom route you've created. Each saved route shows the number of stops, total distance, and duration, making it easy to reuse or reference previous plans. Real-Time Route Adjustments Plans change — Node adapts with you. When conditions shift or new stops come in, Node recalculates on the fly and shows you exactly how much time you save with each adjustment. Stay on track no matter what the day throws at you. Built for Professionals Node is designed for people who drive for a living. Whether you're a delivery driver managing daily drop-offs, a field technician visiting job sites, or a sales rep covering a territory, Node helps you work smarter and finish your routes faster. Key Features: • Automatic route optimization for multiple stops • Linked pickup and dropoff pair support for delivery jobs • Daily progress dashboard with distance and time estimates • Saved route history for quick access and reuse • Real-time route recalculation and adjustments • Clean, intuitive interface designed for on-the-go use • Background location support for live navigation updates Download Node today and take the guesswork out of your routes.

Screenshots

Guru Maps4 screens
Node Router4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Node Router at none against Guru Maps's 6. Node Router also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Guru Maps's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On price 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Node Router asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guru Maps ships an update fortnightly, Node Router every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Guru Maps versus Node Router: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuru MapsNode Router
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgen BodunovAxiom Technologies LTD

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

Node Router

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
None

Node Router

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guru Maps free?
Guru Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Node Router free?
Node Router is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Guru Maps or Node Router have ads?
Neither Guru Maps nor Node Router shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or Node Router?
Guru Maps ships an update fortnightly, and Node Router every 2 months. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on October 7, 2026 and Node Router on September 21, 2026.

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