# Guru Maps vs Ondago

The clearest difference is ads: Guru Maps at none against Ondago's shown. Guru Maps also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 28) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Ondago's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Ondago sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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 Ondago. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru Maps has 2.9K ratings behind it against 28, 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 90% of Ondago's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Ondago monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Ondago |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews) | [4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ondago/id781230164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [MapGears inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439850962) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #190 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


### Ondago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ondago/id781230164)

Explore destinations with official offline maps. Accurately geolocate yourself using GPS, even without an internet connection. Access interactive points of interest, photos, and audio guides for a richer adventure.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS geolocation, Official tourist maps, Interactive points of interest, Photos and audio guides, Customizable points of interest (Ondago+), Route saving (Ondago+)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ondago+ | $14.99 | per year |
| Rivière Batiscan en Mauricie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quebec City Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Montreal Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ottawa Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| E47 ÉcoSentiers | $1.99 | one-time |
| GHTA Wilderness Club | $1.99 | one-time |
| GHTA Orillia Club - Map 4 of 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wasaga Beach Club | $1.99 | one-time |
| Publications Vacances Québec | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sentiers Québec-Charlevoix | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lac les Trois-Lacs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Circuit de L'Abbaye | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quilliams Nature Experience | $3.99 | one-time |
| La Traversée de Charlevoix | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Running Clinic Trail Race | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Helpful for navigation
- 📍 Accurate location tracking
- ⛰️ Great for trails and outdoors
- ✅ Reliable and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App resets to home page
- 🐛 Map needs to be reloaded after closing phone
- 🐛 Confusing direction display
- 🐛 App loses map when phone is paused
- 🐛 Emergency markers not displayed

**Reported bugs**

- App resets to home page, requiring re-search of map
- Map needs to be reloaded each time the phone is closed
- App shows opposite direction from reality
- App does not seem to retain the map when the phone is paused
- Emergency markers are not displayed

**Requested features**

- More mountain bike trails
- App should remember currently active map
- More trails on the app
- More detailed maps for specific areas


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is Ondago free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or Ondago?

Guru Maps and Ondago are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.9K and 28 ratings respectively.

### Do Guru Maps or Ondago have ads?

Ondago shows ads; Guru Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or Ondago?

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and Ondago monthly. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ondago on September 23, 2026.

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