# Google Maps vs Guru Maps Pro

The clearest difference is price: Google Maps at Free against Guru Maps Pro's $89.99. Google Maps also leads on ratings volume (7.4M vs 995) and chart position (#1 vs #182). Guru Maps Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 34) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Google Maps is free to download; Guru Maps Pro costs $89.99 up front. Google Maps sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month. Guru Maps Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Google Maps against 4.8 for Guru Maps Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Maps has 7.4M ratings behind it against 995, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Google Maps's written reviews are positive against 78% of Guru Maps Pro's.

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, Guru Maps Pro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Maps | Guru Maps Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $89.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354/reviews) | **[4.8 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-pro-offline-nav/id891362701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4M** | 995 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #182 |
| Size | 469 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Evgen Bodunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/321745477) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-maps/id585027354)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Navigation, #25 Top Free (US App Store)

Navigate your world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover millions of businesses and places with photos and reviews. Plan trips with Street View, Immersive View, and offline maps.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS navigation, Live traffic data, Public transport updates, Business and place discovery, Street View and Immersive View, Offline maps, User reviews and photos

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |
| 30 GB | $0.89 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| Google AI Pro (2 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 10 TB | $49.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| 20 TB | $99.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate navigation
- 👍 Helpful for travel and exploration
- 💡 Useful for delivery drivers
- 👍 Reliable traffic information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable directions
- 🔄 Constant rerouting without user consent
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps
- 🚧 Dangerous routing suggestions
- 🤔 Confusing interface changes

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save/access favorite locations
- Frequent crashes or freezes
- Incorrect address/location detection
- Voice navigation issues

**Requested features**

- Option to avoid tolls or specify vehicle type
- Ability to manually edit/update maps
- Better integration with public transit
- Improved offline functionality
- More customization options for routes


### Guru Maps Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #182 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 Google Maps free?

Google 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, Google Maps or Guru Maps Pro?

Guru Maps Pro is rated higher. Google Maps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4M ratings, while Guru Maps Pro averages 4.8 from 995 ratings.

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

Google Maps shows ads; Guru Maps Pro does not.

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

Google Maps ships an update every 6 days, and Guru Maps Pro every 10 days. Most recently, Google Maps was updated on September 25, 2026 and Guru Maps Pro on September 24, 2026.

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

Google Maps currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Guru Maps Pro at #182. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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