MHW Companion vs MapGenie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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
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
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.
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.
MHW Companion ships an update fortnightly, MapGenie every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MHW Companion | MapGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3K ratings) | 4.8 (2.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews — better | 56.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 2.6K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | Yes | 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 | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Kruse | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited |
Customer experience
MHW Companion
MapGenie
User reviews
MHW Companion
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat 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 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
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
MHW Companion
- 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
MapGenie
- Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
Questions
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