GW2 in Session vs MapGenie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GW2 in Session
Track your Guild Wars 2 farming sessions, monitor the value of items collected, and review past performance. This free application helps players understand their in-game economy.
- Track single character sessions
- View item worth on the go
- Review and share past sessions
- Free and ad-free experience
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While playing Guild Wars 2 you want to know how much gold per hour you make while farming? Just want to see what items you’ve gained and their worth? Then this is the app made specifically for YOU! Features: * Track an session of a single character * See the worth of items gathered on the go * Look back at older session you have recorded and share them * Free app and without any ad's This application is not an official ArenaNet application. © 2015 ArenaNet, LLC. All rights reserved. NCSOFT, the interlocking NC logo, ArenaNet, Guild Wars, Guild Wars Factions, Guild Wars Nightfall, Guild Wars: Eye of the North, Guild Wars 2, Heart of Thorns, Path of Fire, and all associated logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCSOFT Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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 review sentiment: MapGenie at 56% against GW2 in Session's 0%. MapGenie also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 18). GW2 in Session's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GW2 in Session asks for nothing beyond the download.
MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 2.6K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GW2 in Session's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's.
GW2 in Session ships an update monthly, MapGenie every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GW2 in Session | MapGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (18 ratings) | 4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 56.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sander Paalvast | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited |
Customer experience
GW2 in Session
MapGenie
Bugs and requests
GW2 in Session
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
GW2 in Session
No in-app purchases
MapGenie
- Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
Questions
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