MHGU Database vs MapGenie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MHGU Database
A comprehensive offline reference guide for Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. Access detailed information on equipment, monsters, quests, skills, item combinations, and more. Features universal search and quick, load-time-free access to game data.
- Monster weakness and habitat data
- Equipment and weapon trees
- Quest details and rewards
- Item combination recipes
- Skill list and decorations
- Offline access
- Universal search
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Quick and easy to use Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate reference, including equipment, monsters, quests, skills, and more! This app is open source! Anyone who would like to help make the app better can contribute on github: https://github.com/JoeLago/MHGUDB-iOS Features Include: * Quest List with Goals, Subquest, and Rewards * Monster Weakness, Carves, and Habitats * Gathering Points with Drop Percentages * Full Weapon Trees with creation and upgrade materials * Armor List with Skills and creation materials * Palico Weapons with creation materials * Item Combinations * Decorations * Skill List * Linked cross-referencing for all data * Universal search for all the data in the app * Quick reference with no load times, no internet connection needed * Accurate data gathered from the game itself Email support@hunterdb.com if you are having issues or just want to request a feature!
MapGenie
This fan-made map app helps players navigate a popular fantasy RPG. Discover over 3,000 locations, including gear, quests, and secrets, with a progress tracker and note-taking features. It covers all game acts and offers quick search functionality.
- Over 3,000 locations
- 40+ categories
- Quicksearch functionality
- Progress tracker
- Note-taking
- All Acts covered
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An unofficial fan-made map for BG3. Explore the map to track down legendary gear and discover hidden quests! FEATURES: • Over 3,000 locations - Find all Waypoints, Side Quests, Puzzles, Unique Equipment, Illithid Tadpoles & Chests! • 40+ categories - including Bosses, Inspirational Events, Companions, Soul Coins & 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/baldurs-gate-3 • 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. • All Acts - maps for Act 1, Act 2 & Act 3 included! 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 Larian (the developers of BG3!)
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Verdict
MHGU Database and MapGenie both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of MHGU Database's written reviews are positive against 43% of MapGenie's. MHGU Database also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 157). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. MHGU Database asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MHGU Database against 4.8 for MapGenie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MHGU Database has 5.6K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of MHGU Database's written reviews are positive against 43% of MapGenie's.
MHGU Database ships an update every 5 months, MapGenie every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MHGU Database | MapGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (5.6K ratings) — better | 4.8 (157 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K — better | 157 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Joe Lagomarsino | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited |
Customer experience
MHGU Database
MapGenie
Bugs and requests
MHGU Database
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect quest information
- Search bar not working
Requested features
5 requests- Add armor set builder
- Improve search functionality
- Include more details on quests and items
- Add monster descriptions
- Expand to other Monster Hunter games
MapGenie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MHGU Database
No in-app purchases
MapGenie
- BG3 Map PRO Upgrade$9.99









