Comparison

Kronos vs MapGenie

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

Head to head
About

Kronos

Access comprehensive guides for all Zombies Easter Eggs, from buildables to side quests. Stay updated with new discoveries and community events. Includes helpful tools like Morse code and memorization aids.

Highlights
  • Easter Egg guides for all maps
  • Buildables and Side Quests
  • New item and quest updates
  • Screenshots and video guides
  • Morse Code Tool
  • Memorizer tool
Features
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Do you play Zombies? Tired of having to search for guides when playing? Let this app do the work for you! Kronos is a collection of guides for Zombies Easter Eggs. Whether you're a new or returning player, this app's got you covered with guides for every zombies map EVER MADE! Introducing cod revival day - vote on maps and play with the community! • Buildables • Side Quests • Guides • notify you when new items are found to keep you up to date • Detailed guides available, with screenshots • Optional video guides • New Quest and Easter Egg steps updated when they are discovered • Easter Egg guides for all maps and all future maps Morse Code Tool: Decode and Encode Morse code for easter eggs Memorizer tool: enter numbers or colors to memorize Map Tools: I love to keep this app as up to date as I can, but I'm only one person! If you notice missing guides, use the built in feedback button! Have a suggestion or some feedback to get off your chest? I'm a community member just like you. Your feedback directly helps improve the experience for you, me, and everyone else! Any and All such Content is used for educational purposes only! Apple EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Kronos4 screens
MapGenie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kronos at none against MapGenie's shown. Kronos also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 26 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Kronos sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days 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 — 4.7 for Kronos against 4.8 for MapGenie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 892 and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Kronos's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kronos ships an update every 2 weeks, MapGenie every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kronos versus MapGenie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKronosMapGenie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (892 ratings)4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews — better56.2% of reviews
Number of ratings8922.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB55 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperColby MaloyMagic Lamp Technologies Limited

Customer experience

Kronos

All ratings892 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative31.0%

MapGenie

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

User reviews

Kronos

From 892 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent guide for zombies players
  • 👍 Comprehensive and detailed instructions
  • 🤖 Great for completing Easter eggs
  • 🎮 Helpful for both casual and hardcore players

Room to improve

  • 💰 Locked content behind paywall/subscription
  • 🌐 Guides for older games not updated
  • 🔍 Lack of visual aids in some guides
  • 📺 Embedded videos not working for some users

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

Kronos

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Blank screens or app not loading properly
  • Ads blocking access to information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update guides for all zombies maps
  • Add more visual aids like images and screenshots
  • Provide an ad-free or one-time purchase option
  • Improve compatibility across different devices

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

10 purchases

Kronos

Subscriptions5
  • Kronos weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Kronos Zombies Crew$1.991 Month
  • Kronos Victis Crew 3m$3.993 Months
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  • Kronos Victis Crew$7.991 Month
  • Kronos Primis Crew$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Remove Ads Brutus$7.99
  • Kronos Ultimis Crew$17.99
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  • Lifetime Ultimis Crew$19.99
  • Remove Ads Monkey$19.99
1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade$9.99

Questions

Is Kronos free?
Kronos 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, Kronos or MapGenie?
MapGenie is rated higher. Kronos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 892 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Kronos or MapGenie have ads?
MapGenie shows ads; Kronos does not.
Which is updated more often, Kronos or MapGenie?
Kronos ships an update every 2 weeks, and MapGenie every 26 months. Most recently, Kronos was updated on October 10, 2026 and MapGenie on October 15, 2026.

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