# Avenza Maps vs Guru Maps Pro

The clearest difference is price: Avenza Maps at Free against Guru Maps Pro's $89.99. Avenza Maps also leads on ratings volume (129K vs 1K) and chart position (#20 vs #88). Guru Maps Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Avenza Maps is free to download; Guru Maps Pro costs $89.99 up front. Avenza Maps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year. Guru Maps Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Avenza Maps against 4.8 for Guru Maps Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avenza Maps has 129K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Avenza Maps's written reviews are positive against 78% of Guru Maps Pro's.

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, Guru Maps Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avenza Maps | Guru Maps Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $89.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-pro-offline-nav/id891362701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #88 |
| Size | 344 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avenza Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387212805) | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) |

## What reviewers say

### Avenza Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Navigation, #69 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate confidently anywhere with offline maps and precise GPS location awareness. Discover and import maps from trusted publishers or your own files, ideal for professional field work and outdoor adventures without a signal.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS navigation, Custom map import (GeoPDF, GeoTIFF), Record GPS tracks, Navigate with compass tools, Add photos and notes to locations, Measure distances, Supports KML, GPX, CSV formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Avenza Maps Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| Avenza Maps Pro | $169.99 | per year |
| Forest Service Topo Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garmin Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BaseImage, LLC Map Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Western Michigan University Map Product | $2.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R5 Map Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R6 Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| Map the Xperience Map Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| National Geographic Map Product | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking
- 📥 Offline maps
- 💾 Ability to download maps
- 🗺️ Detailed topographic maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🗺️ Inaccurate map placement
- 💰 Expensive maps
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Maps disappearing after updates
- Airdrop functionality issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to stitch/overlay multiple maps
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Improved map search and discovery
- Easier map management and organization
- Ability to export/share recorded tracks


### Guru Maps Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Explore the world offline with detailed maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and GPS track recording. Plan routes, record adventures, and save favorite places, all without needing a signal. Sync your data across devices for seamless access anywhere.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Turn-by-turn voice navigation, Multi-stop route planning, 3D relief and terrain view, GPS track recording, Offline search, 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 Avenza Maps free?

Avenza Maps 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, Avenza Maps or Guru Maps Pro?

Guru Maps Pro is rated higher. Avenza Maps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 129K ratings, while Guru Maps Pro averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Avenza Maps or Guru Maps Pro have ads?

Neither Avenza Maps nor Guru Maps Pro shows ads.

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

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, and Guru Maps Pro weekly. Most recently, Avenza Maps was updated on November 12, 2026 and Guru Maps Pro on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Avenza Maps or Guru Maps Pro?

Avenza Maps currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Guru Maps Pro at #88. 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.*