Guide for Hollow Knight vs MapGenie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Guide for Hollow Knight
This companion app helps players navigate a popular action-adventure game. It provides detailed information on in-game items, characters, and strategies to aid exploration and completion.
- Charm and ability details
- Boss strategies and maps
- Item and collectible locations
- Hidden secrets guide
- Game progress tracking
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Dive into the companion app for Hollow Knight! Whether you’re finding your way around or pushing for 112%, this app has you covered. Check out details on charms, bosses, items, and all the hidden secrets in Hallownest. Track down everything you need with maps and tips to help you master the game. Features: • Charms and Abilities: What they do and where to get them. • Boss Strategies: Maps to track down each boss. • Items and Collectibles: From relics to essentials, see what everything does and where to find it. Whether you’re new to the game or a long-time explorer, this app is your go-to for all things Hollow Knight! Disclaimer: This app is an independently developed guide, not affiliated with or endorsed by the creators of Hollow Knight. It is intended solely to assist players by providing comprehensive game insights, enhancing gameplay, and supporting user experience.
MapGenie
Navigate the vast world of Elden Ring with this unofficial interactive map. Discover over 4000 locations, track your progress, and mark points of interest. Essential for any Tarnished seeking to conquer The Lands Between.
- Over 4000 locations
- 70+ categories
- Quicksearch functionality
- Progress tracking
- Note-taking on map
- Website sync
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An unofficial fan-made map for EldenRing. Souls games are hard and sometimes you need a companion - so take this interactive map of The Lands Between for when you need it! FEATURES: • Over 4000 locations - Find all Flask Upgrades, Keys, Dragons, Rare Weapons & Hidden Quests • 70+ categories - including Dungeon Bosses, Ashes of War, Talismans, Golden Seeds, Teardrop Scarabs & 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/elden-ring • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your collectables. • Take Notes - marking places of interest by adding notes to the map. • Maps for the overworld and all underground areas 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 FromSoftware (the developers of ER)!
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Verdict
Guide for Hollow Knight and MapGenie both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Guide for Hollow Knight's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's. Guide for Hollow Knight also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 26 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Guide for Hollow Knight asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Guide for Hollow Knight against 4.8 for MapGenie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Guide for Hollow Knight's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's.
Guide for Hollow Knight ships an update every 9 days, MapGenie every 26 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Guide for Hollow Knight | MapGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.9K ratings) — better | 4.8 (2.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews — better | 56.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Julio Franco | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited |
Customer experience
Guide for Hollow Knight
MapGenie
User reviews
Guide for Hollow Knight
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for finding things in Hollow Knight
- 👍 Useful for new players
- 👍 Organized and comprehensive
- 👍 Flawless guide
- 👍 User-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Some pages/features missing
- 🔋 Ads ruin the experience
MapGenie
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for 100% completion
- 🚀 Accurate map and item locations
- 💡 Ability to track progress
- 👍 Essential companion tool
- 👍 Useful for beginners and veterans
Room to improve
- 🐛 Issues with marking locations as found
- 🐛 Map shifting when clicking on icons
- 🐛 Inability to see the actual map in some cases
- 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent login/sync issues
Bugs and requests
Guide for Hollow Knight
Reported bugs
1 issue- Certain things not covered yet
Requested features
5 requests- Add boss health information
- Include more videos and cutscenes
- Expand to cover DLC content
- Add tips and tricks
- Provide ways to defeat enemies
MapGenie
Reported bugs
3 issues- Map not loading properly
- Inability to mark locations as found
- Filters resetting randomly
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to reset/clear progress
- Improved search functionality
- More zoom/panning options
- Ability to hide found locations
- Support for DLC maps and quests
In-app purchases
Guide for Hollow Knight
No in-app purchases
MapGenie
- Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
Questions
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