# Geocaching® vs Guru Maps Pro

The clearest difference is price: Geocaching® at Free against Guru Maps Pro's $89.99. Geocaching® also leads on ratings volume (66K vs 995) and chart position (#13 vs #181). Guru Maps Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and device support (5 vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Geocaching® is free to download; Guru Maps Pro costs $89.99 up front. Geocaching® sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Guru Maps Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Geocaching® against 4.8 for Guru Maps Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geocaching® has 66K ratings behind it against 995, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Geocaching®'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Guru Maps Pro's.

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, Guru Maps Pro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geocaching® | Guru Maps Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $89.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaching/id329541503/reviews) | [4.8 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-pro-offline-nav/id891362701/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 995 |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #181 |
| Size | 136 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Groundspeak Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292242506) | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) |

## What reviewers say

### Geocaching®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geocaching/id329541503)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Navigation, #52 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Discover millions of hidden containers worldwide with this app. It guides you through finding your first geocache with tips and instructions. Navigate using maps, compass, or driving directions, and connect with a global community of treasure hunters.

**Highlights:** View geocache details, activity, and hints, Navigate via map, compass, or directions, Live Search for nearby geocaches, Find traditional geocaches and events, Message other players, Trackable item management, Log geocaches with photos

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium membership | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 Shareables Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| 5 Shareables Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| 2 Shareables Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| 10 Shareables Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| 5 Shareables Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| 10 Shareables Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium membership | $39.99 | per year |
| 3-month membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1-year membership | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun outdoor activity
- 🌳 Explores new places
- 👍 Great family activity
- 🗺️ Useful navigation features
- 📸 Ability to log finds and photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🔒 Locking higher difficulty caches behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or limited map features
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log trackables from the app
- Inconsistent performance when zooming and panning maps
- Unreliable GPS and compass functionality
- Difficulty canceling premium subscription

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit cache descriptions and add images
- Option to filter by cache placement year
- Trackable journey tracking on the app
- Seamless integration with other navigation apps
- Offline caching data and navigation


### Guru Maps Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-pro-offline-nav/id891362701)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate and explore the world without an internet connection using detailed offline maps and turn-by-turn voice guidance. Plan multi-stop routes, record your adventures with GPS, and discover points of interest with fast offline search. Enjoy advanced features like 3D terrain and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Multi-stop route planning, GPS track recording, 3D terrain and relief, Offline search for places, Sync across devices

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent offline maps
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📍 Accurate GPS tracking
- 💾 Offline map downloads
- 🗺️ Detailed maps and POIs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🗺️ Some maps not in English
- 🔍 Address search could be improved
- 🗺️ Lack of turn-by-turn navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Maps failing to download
- GPS tracking issues after recent update
- Inability to sync bookmarks across devices

**Requested features**

- Add turn-by-turn navigation
- Improve address search functionality
- Introduce multi-language map support
- Add Apple Watch compatibility
- Improve route planning and tracking features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geocaching® free?

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

### Is Guru Maps Pro free?

Guru Maps Pro costs $89.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Geocaching® or Guru Maps Pro?

Geocaching® and Guru Maps Pro are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 66K and 995 ratings respectively.

### Do Geocaching® or Guru Maps Pro have ads?

Neither Geocaching® nor Guru Maps Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Geocaching® or Guru Maps Pro?

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, and Guru Maps Pro every 10 days. Most recently, Geocaching® was updated on September 25, 2026 and Guru Maps Pro on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Geocaching® or Guru Maps Pro?

Geocaching® currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Guru Maps Pro at #181. 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.*