Comparison

The Rex Cinema vs MapGenie

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Rex Cinema

Easily plan your cinema outings by checking showtimes, watching trailers, and booking tickets. Order concessions and receive e-tickets directly in the app, avoiding queues.

Highlights
  • View showtimes and film times
  • Watch movie trailers
  • Book cinema tickets
  • Select seats
  • Order cinema treats
  • Receive e-tickets in-app
Features
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Plan your next big screen experience from the comfort of your mobile; anytime, anywhere! Getting showtimes and booking tickets at The Rex Cinema could not be easier! Watch trailers, explore film times, and order your cinema treats in one easy to use app. Still not sure what to see? No problem! Use filters in the app to browse what’s showing now, what’s coming soon, and special performances, to help you decide. The easy to use booking system allows you to choose your film time, pick your seats, and add extras all in one simple order! Better than that, once you have finished your booking your e-tickets will be waiting for you in the app, so no need to queue to collect them at the cinema!

About

MapGenie

This fan-made map app helps players discover every secret in Divinity: Original Sin 2. It features over 3000 locations across six in-game maps, with categories for quests, items, and NPCs. Users can track progress, take notes, and sync with a website.

Highlights
  • Over 3000 locations
  • 6 detailed maps
  • 30 location categories
  • Quick search functionality
  • Progress tracking
  • Note-taking on maps
  • Website progress sync
Features
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A fan-made map for Divinity: Original Sin 2. We've compiled thousands of locations across 6 maps to help you find every secret in Rivellon! FEATURES: • Over 3000 locations - Find Hidden Chests, Unique Items, Side Quests, Spirits & more! • 30 different categories including Keys, Source Pools and NPC's • Includes 6 maps: The Hold, Fort Joy, Lady Vengeance, Reaper's Coast, Nameless Isle & Arx! • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/divinity-original-sin-2 • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your quests & collectibles. • Take Notes - mark places of interest by adding notes to the map. If you find a bug, or have any suggestions for the app, please use the 'Send Feedback' option below to let us know! Disclaimer: MapGenie is in no way affiliated with Larian (the guys & gals who made Divinity)

Screenshots

The Rex Cinema4 screens
MapGenie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Rex Cinema at none against MapGenie's 1. The Rex Cinema also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 37 months). MapGenie's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Rex Cinema asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Rex Cinema ships an update every 5 months, MapGenie every 37 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Rex Cinema versus MapGenie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Rex CinemaMapGenie
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—55 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCollaborative Software Ltd / Admit OneMagic Lamp Technologies Limited

Customer experience

The Rex Cinema

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

MapGenie

All ratings54 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Rex Cinema

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • DOS 2 Map PRO Upgrade$6.99

Questions

Is The Rex Cinema free?
The Rex Cinema is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Rex Cinema or MapGenie have ads?
MapGenie shows ads; The Rex Cinema does not.
Which is updated more often, The Rex Cinema or MapGenie?
The Rex Cinema ships an update every 5 months, and MapGenie every 37 months. Most recently, The Rex Cinema was updated on October 24, 2026 and MapGenie on October 24, 2026.

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