# GW2 in Session vs MapGenie

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GW2 in Session | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gw2-in-session/id1352803484/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-elden-ring-map/id1618843254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **56.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sander Paalvast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352803483) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## What reviewers say

### GW2 in Session

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gw2-in-session/id1352803484)

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.

**Highlights:** Track single character sessions, View item worth on the go, Review and share past sessions, Free and ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-elden-ring-map/id1618843254)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for 100% completion
- 🚀 Accurate map and item locations
- 💡 Ability to track progress
- 👍 Essential companion tool
- 👍 Useful for beginners and veterans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Map not loading properly
- Inability to mark locations as found
- Filters resetting randomly

**Requested features**

- Ability to reset/clear progress
- Improved search functionality
- More zoom/panning options
- Ability to hide found locations
- Support for DLC maps and quests


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GW2 in Session free?

GW2 in Session is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MapGenie free?

MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GW2 in Session or MapGenie?

MapGenie is rated higher. GW2 in Session averages 3.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do GW2 in Session or MapGenie have ads?

MapGenie shows ads; GW2 in Session does not.

### Which is updated more often, GW2 in Session or MapGenie?

GW2 in Session ships an update monthly, and MapGenie every 26 months. Most recently, GW2 in Session was updated on June 8, 2026 and MapGenie on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*