# Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki vs MapGenie

The clearest difference is rating: MapGenie at 4.6 against Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki's 3.9. MapGenie also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 17%). Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 47 months) and ratings volume (836 vs 21). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki has 836 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki's written reviews are positive against 50% of MapGenie's.

Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki ships an update every 8 months, MapGenie every 47 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sandbox-guide-and-wiki/id1035132551/reviews) | **[4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-tunic-map/id6443817002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **836** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 47 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Phung Doanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/965062916) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sandbox-guide-and-wiki/id1035132551)

This comprehensive guide provides in-depth tips, tricks, and strategies for the game. Discover detailed information on bosses, items, enemies, NPCs, and crafting recipes across all platforms. Easily search and filter through a vast database of game content.

**Highlights:** Strategy guide with tips and tricks, Searchable item database, Item filtering options, Crafting recipes and details, Enemy and NPC lists, Armor set information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Helpful guide
- 👍 Useful information
- 🤗 Solves problems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Outdated content
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🤯 Missing key features
- 🐌 Performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on click
- Ads won't close
- Distorted/missing images

**Requested features**

- Update to latest Terraria version
- Add search functionality
- Improve organization and navigation
- Include more comprehensive item/enemy/boss information


### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-tunic-map/id6443817002)

This fan-made map application helps players find all collectibles and achieve 100% completion in a popular adventure game. It features over 1000 locations across more than 45 categories, with tools for quick searching, progress tracking, and note-taking.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 collectible locations, 45+ item categories, Quick search functionality, Progress tracking, In-app note-taking, Website progress sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TUNIC Map PRO | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki free?

Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MapGenie free?

MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki or MapGenie?

MapGenie is rated higher. Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki averages 3.9 out of 5 from 836 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki or MapGenie have ads?

Both Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki and MapGenie show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki or MapGenie?

Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki ships an update every 8 months, and MapGenie every 47 months. Most recently, Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki was updated on October 29, 2026 and MapGenie on October 24, 2026.

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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.*