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Guru Maps vs MAPS.ME: catalog facts
Guru Maps	MAPS.ME
Freemium Free to use, with Pro available as a subscription or a lifetime purchase.	Freemium Free to download, with some paid features.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
Offline turn-by-turn navigation and search 3D terrain, hillshading and contour lines	Downloadable offline maps for the whole world Route planning without mobile data
Some features require the paid Pro tier Closed source	Now focused on travel discovery as well as maps Owned by a commercial company rather than a community project
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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