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MAPS.ME vs Guru Maps: catalog facts
MAPS.ME	Guru Maps
Best for: Travellers who want offline maps on their phone abroad	Best for: Travellers and hikers who want polished offline maps on a phone
Free + paid options Free to download, with some paid features.	Free + paid options Free to use, with Pro available as a subscription or a lifetime purchase.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS
Downloadable offline maps for the whole world Route planning without mobile data All 4 strengths for MAPS.ME Downloadable offline maps for the whole world Route planning without mobile data Available on Android, iPhone, iPad and the web Interface in many languages	Offline turn-by-turn navigation and search 3D terrain, hillshading and contour lines All 4 strengths for Guru Maps Offline turn-by-turn navigation and search 3D terrain, hillshading and contour lines CarPlay and Android Auto support Lifetime Pro purchase as an alternative to a subscription
Now focused on travel discovery as well as maps Owned by a commercial company rather than a community project	Some features require the paid Pro tier Closed source
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for MAPS.ME maps.me Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Guru Maps gurumaps.app Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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