# Guru Maps vs Private Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Guru Maps at 4.7 against Private Tracker's 4.2. Guru Maps also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 16) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Private Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guru Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 2.9K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Guru Maps's written reviews are positive against 74% of Private Tracker's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Private Tracker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Private Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews)** | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-tracker/id704921899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [64 Characters](https://appshunter.io/developer/406825481) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #198 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


### Private Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-tracker/id704921899)

This minimalist GPS tracker offers a private and battery-efficient way to record your journeys. It utilizes OpenStreetMap for detailed mapping and allows GPX export. A subscription unlocks full map detail and export capabilities.

**Highlights:** Private GPS tracking, High-resolution OpenStreetMap, GPX export, Battery efficient, No registration required, Own OpenStreetMap servers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Track Export | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is Private Tracker free?

Private Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or Private Tracker?

Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Private Tracker averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or Private Tracker have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor Private Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or Private Tracker?

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and Private Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on September 23, 2026 and Private Tracker on September 23, 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.*