CMDR vs MapGenie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CMDR
This app delivers the latest news from the Elite: Dangerous universe quickly and efficiently. It helps users stay informed about important in-game events, such as server downtime, by making news items content-aware for easy calendar integration.
- Fast Galnet News delivery
- Content-aware event integration
- Calendar synchronization
- Clean and lean interface
- Offline news access (implied by 'sat on a train')
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Keep up with Galnet wherever you are. CMDR is a companion for Elite Dangerous players. Read the latest Galnet news on iPhone and iPad in a focused reader built for commanders. • Read Galnet and use the app in English, French or German. • Browse older transmissions as you scroll. • Read previously downloaded articles without a connection. • Mark articles as read or unread with a swipe. • Choose card or compact lists and Default, Midnight or Charcoal themes. • Share article text or links with other commanders. Your reading history and preferences stay on your device. CMDR has no adverts or analytics and does not collect your personal data. Optional tips support the developer without unlocking features. Offline reading covers articles already saved on your device. Fetching new or older articles, external links and remote article resources requires a connection. Fly safe, CMDR. o7 CMDR is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Frontier Developments. Elite Dangerous and related properties belong to Frontier Developments plc.
MapGenie
Navigate the world of Tarkov with this fan-made interactive map. Discover over 1500 loot locations, track your progress, and mark important spots. Essential for any player looking to optimize their raids.
- 10 detailed maps
- All extraction points listed
- Over 1500 loot locations
- Quick search functionality
- Progress tracking
- Customizable notes
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A fan-made map for Tarkov! Fight your way through every location with this interactive map! FEATURES: • 10 Maps - includes maps for Customs, Interchange, Woods, Shoreline, Factory, Labs, Streets, Reserve, Lighthouse & Ground Zero! • All Extractions - we've listed all SCAV & PMC extractions + key requirements • Over 1500 loot locations - Caches, Weapon Boxes, Key Spawns, Crates, Grenades, Quest Items, Safes & more! • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/tarkov • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your collectables. • Take Notes - customise your map by adding notes (e.g. mark a good spot to rest) 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 Battlestate Games (the guys behind EFT)
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Verdict
CMDR and MapGenie both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of CMDR's written reviews are positive against 43% of MapGenie's. CMDR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 27 months). MapGenie's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 16). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. CMDR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CMDR against 4.6 for MapGenie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of CMDR's written reviews are positive against 43% of MapGenie's.
CMDR ships an update every 4 weeks, MapGenie every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CMDR | MapGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (16 ratings) — better | 4.6 (2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews — better | 43.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Peter Stanley | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited |
Customer experience
CMDR
MapGenie
Bugs and requests
CMDR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MapGenie
Reported bugs
5 issues- Maps not loading properly
- Clipboard copying functionality
- Inconsistent map rendering
- Sections of maps blacked out
- Zoom in/out issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add Lighthouse map
- Ability to rotate/orient maps
- Separate PMC and Scav extracts
- Customizable text size and opacity
- Add ability to add/delete custom markers
In-app purchases
CMDR
- Delicious snack for the Dev$0.99
- Small coffee for the Dev$1.99
- Medium coffee for the Dev$2.99
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- Large coffee for the Dev$3.99
MapGenie
- Tarkov Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
