# Guru Maps vs GPX

The clearest difference is price: Guru Maps at Free against GPX's $0.99. Guru Maps also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). GPX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Guru Maps is free to download; GPX costs $0.99 up front. Guru Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GPX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Guru Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Guru Maps's written reviews are positive against 54% of GPX's.

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, GPX every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guru Maps | GPX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id880510678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #185 | **#148** |
| Size | 112 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) | [Kyle Modesitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801852904) |

## What reviewers say

### Guru Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #185 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


### GPX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-viewer/id880510678)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Easily import and view GPS eXchange format (GPX) files from various cloud services, local storage, or email. Customize map displays, colors, and units. Organize files into folders and create shareable charts with elevation or speed data.

**Highlights:** Import GPX from cloud, device, email, URL, Customizable map display (Apple Maps, Google Maps, OSM), Color customization for tracks and waypoints, Organize files with folders and previews, Create and share elevation/speed charts, Send waypoints to Apple Maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Multiple map styles available
- 👍 Useful graphs and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Difficulty importing files from various sources
- 🔒 Limited file management options
- 🔒 Lack of integration with other apps/services

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with importing GPX files
- Permissions errors when accessing local files
- Crashes when handling large data sets

**Requested features**

- Share menu integration
- Integration with Files app
- Timeline scrubbing functionality
- Ability to change units (metric/imperial)
- Support for more file formats (e.g., Strava GPX)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guru Maps free?

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

### Is GPX free?

GPX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Guru Maps is rated higher. Guru Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while GPX averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Guru Maps or GPX have ads?

Neither Guru Maps nor GPX shows ads.

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

Guru Maps ships an update every 10 days, and GPX every 5 weeks. Most recently, Guru Maps was updated on October 29, 2026 and GPX on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Guru Maps or GPX?

Guru Maps currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and GPX at #148. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*