# Guru Maps vs Offline GPS Navigation

The clearest difference is chart position: Guru Maps at #195 against Offline GPS Navigation's unranked. Guru Maps also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Offline GPS Navigation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.6 for Offline GPS Navigation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Guru Maps's written reviews are positive against 78% of Offline GPS Navigation's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, Offline GPS Navigation every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | Offline GPS Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-gps-navigation/id791684332/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [Alexander Deplov](https://appshunter.io/developer/732986218) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #195 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


### Offline GPS Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-gps-navigation/id791684332)

This app helps you navigate and find your way back, even without an internet connection. Easily bookmark locations like your parked car or hiking trails, and receive precise directional guidance to return. Sync your saved spots across devices for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Walking directions, Navigational bookmarks, Parked car locator, Offline navigation, Sync across devices, Directional guidance

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 📍 Useful for finding parked cars and locations
- 🗺️ Helpful for hiking, traveling, and exploring new areas
- 💻 Works well without internet connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive for some users
- 🔒 Lifetime users not grandfathered in after switch to subscription
- 🐛 Occasional issues with accuracy and pointing in the wrong direction
- 📱 Doesn't work well with magnetic cases or in cars

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or becomes unusable when signal is weak
- Saved anchors sometimes get lost or disappear

**Requested features**

- Add option to switch between GPS heading and magnetic heading
- Improve integration with mapping apps like Apple Maps and Google Maps
- Allow importing/exporting of saved locations
- Add more customization options for anchors (icons, colors, notes, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is Offline GPS Navigation free?

Offline GPS Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guru Maps or Offline GPS Navigation?

Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Offline GPS Navigation averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or Offline GPS Navigation have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor Offline GPS Navigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guru Maps or Offline GPS Navigation?

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and Offline GPS Navigation every 11 days. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on September 23, 2026 and Offline GPS Navigation on September 23, 2026.

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