Comparison

MHW Companion vs MapGenie

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

Head to head
About

MHW Companion

An unofficial guide for Monster Hunter World, offering detailed statistics on weapons, monsters, items, quests, and skills. It includes a set builder and searcher to help players optimize their gear and strategies. Unlock premium features for enhanced functionality and customization.

Highlights
  • Weapon tree and stats
  • Monster loot and hit tables
  • Item crafting and acquisition
  • Quest details and rewards
  • Skill and armor information
  • Set builder and searcher
  • Motion values and specialized tools
Features
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This unofficial guide app for Monster Hunter World assists your journey and features detailed statistics for: - Weapons - Weapon Tree - Weapon Stats (Attack, Element, Sharpness, Crafting Materials, etc.) - Monsters - Loot - Hit Table - Kinsect Color - Items - Crafting Table - How to get them - Quests - Target Monster(s) - Optional Monster(s) - Rewards - Skills - Armors - Decorations - Charms - Set-Builder - Set-Searcher - Motion Values - Specialized tools - Kinsect crafting - Arena (detailed quest info) - Endemic Life Unlock the app to get access to the app-wide searchbar and get the information you need even faster! Unlocking the app gives you also the option to change the app icon to a monster of choice and different app themes. Disclaimer: Hunter Companion World Edition is a third party app. The developer of this software is not affiliated with Capcom Co. Ltd. in any way. However, the creation and maintenance of this app is permitted until withdrawal from Capcom.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Over 4000 locations
  • 70+ categories
  • Quicksearch functionality
  • Progress tracking
  • Note-taking on map
  • Website sync
Features
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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)!

Screenshots

MHW Companion4 screens
MapGenie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MHW Companion at fortnightly against MapGenie's every 26 months. MHW Companion also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. MHW Companion sells 7 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MHW Companion against 4.8 for MapGenie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of MHW Companion's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MHW Companion ships an update fortnightly, MapGenie every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MHW Companion versus MapGenie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMHW CompanionMapGenie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3K ratings)4.8 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews — better56.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better2.6K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 26 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSebastian KruseMagic Lamp Technologies Limited

Customer experience

MHW Companion

All ratings3,021 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative8.4%

MapGenie

All ratings2,596 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral18.0%
Negative25.8%

User reviews

MHW Companion

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive information
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Helpful for new and veteran players
  • 🚀 Efficient resource tracking
  • 👍 Detailed monster data

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Missing or inaccurate information
  • 🔍 Lack of maps and location data
  • 🔍 Limited weapon and armor details
  • 💰 Paywalled features

MapGenie

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What 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

MHW Companion

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes during set building and searching
  • Incorrect decoration slot information
  • Missing or outdated monster data

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add monster weaknesses, breakable parts, and ecology information
  • Implement a damage calculator
  • Improve set builder with more filtering options
  • Add maps with gathering point locations
  • Expand weapon and armor data
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  • Improve translation and localization

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

7 purchases

MHW Companion

One-time7
  • Bronze Tip$0.99
  • Unlock Bronze$0.99
  • Unlock Silver$1.99
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  • Silver Tip$2.99
  • Unlock Gold$2.99
  • Gold Tip$4.99
  • Diamond Tip$9.99
1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade$9.99

Questions

Is MHW Companion free?
MHW Companion 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, MHW Companion or MapGenie?
MHW Companion and MapGenie are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3K and 2.6K ratings respectively.
Do MHW Companion or MapGenie have ads?
Both MHW Companion and MapGenie show ads.
Which is updated more often, MHW Companion or MapGenie?
MHW Companion ships an update fortnightly, and MapGenie every 26 months. Most recently, MHW Companion was updated on October 18, 2026 and MapGenie on October 19, 2026.

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