Comparison

Database for Stardew Valley vs MapGenie

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

Head to head
About

Database for Stardew Valley

This comprehensive companion app provides essential game information, tips, and guides for players. It offers detailed data on items, recipes, quests, and more, all accessible offline. Enhance your gameplay experience with customizable features and easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive game guides and tips
  • Detailed item and recipe information
  • Quest and achievement tracking
  • Offline access to essential data
  • Customizable display options
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Interconnected object navigation
Features
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Looking for help or the latest tips for Stardew Valley? This all-in-one solution is exactly what you need to enhance your gameplay and improve your skills. It caters to both novice and experienced players and, once downloaded, does not require an internet connection for daily use—ensuring that essential information is always at your fingertips. Languages: The database is available in the following languages: • Chinese (中文) • English • French (Français) • German (Deutsch) • Hungarian (Magyar) • Italian (Italiano) • Japanese (日本語) • Korean (한국어) • Portuguese (Português) • Russian (Русский) • Spanish (Español) • Turkish (Türkçe) Features: • Achievements • Crafting • Drops • Environment details • Guides • Hints • In-game news • Items • Quests • Recipes • Tips • Tricks • Videos Additional Benefits: • Ability to add or remove objects from favorites • Ability to sort objects by category, name, or type • Customizable font size, style, and color themes for a personalized reading experience • Dark theme for comfortable viewing • Easy navigation throughout the app • Interconnected objects: navigate from a recipe directly to its ingredients and explore related items seamlessly • List of recently viewed objects for quick reference • Optimized for both iPad and iPhone • Powerful text search and object name search functionality • Works offline once the database is downloaded (internet connection required only for heavy files like videos or animated GIFs) • Zoom functionality for images and text Content Overview: • Comprehensive guides, hints, tips, and tricks to support both beginners and experienced players • Detailed information on items and recipes, including images, ingredients, and stats • Latest news and engaging videos about Stardew Valley Performance: The app is fully optimized for all Apple mobile devices. With the database downloaded, you can access all essential game information even in offline scenarios such as when you’re on the subway. Feedback: For any requests, suggestions, or comments, please use the "Feedback" option within the app or email me at kateryna.momotova@yahoo.com. Your positive reviews are highly appreciated, and if you would like to help with translations, please get in touch via email. License: Content is available under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0) unless otherwise noted. Note: This app is unofficial and is not affiliated with the game’s developer, publisher, or distributor. All in-game content, imagery, text, and videos are the property of their respective owners. This reference app is designed solely for informational purposes to assist fans alongside playing the game. It may include information sourced from freely available online resources. If you have any concerns or believe there is a copyright or trademark issue that falls outside of "fair use," please contact me directly at kateryna.momotova@yahoo.com. Subscription Details: Your payment will be charged to your iTunes account once you confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the period’s end. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Terms--Conditions-02-13. Terms & Conditions: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-02-13-6.

About

MapGenie

An unofficial fan-made interactive map companion for exploring a popular fantasy game. Discover over 1000 locations, track collectibles, and manage your progress. Features detailed maps of the world, towns, and interiors.

Highlights
  • Over 1000 locations tracked
  • 70+ location categories
  • Quick search functionality
  • Progress tracking
  • In-map note-taking
  • Website progress sync
Features
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An unofficial fan-made map for Legacy. Explore the Castle and the surrounding lands using this interactive map companion! Track down those hard to find collectibles get 100%! FEATURES: • Over 1000 locations - Find all Demiguise Statues, Field Guide Pages, Merlin Trials & Floo Flames! • 70+ categories - including Infamous Foes, Legendary Chests, Traits, Dungeons, Balloons & 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 • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your collectibles. • Take Notes - marking places of interest by adding notes to the map. • Includes world map, Hogsmeade map + a detailed map of the castle interior! NOTE: This app is still work-in-progress - so some info isn't complete yet (especially in the late game). We're adding more locations every day so stay tuned! 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 the developers of HL!

Screenshots

Database for Stardew Valley4 screens
MapGenie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Database for Stardew Valley at 69% against MapGenie's 31%. Database for Stardew Valley also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 42 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Database for Stardew Valley sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month 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

Database for Stardew Valley holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Database for Stardew Valley has 4K ratings behind it against 324, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Database for Stardew Valley's written reviews are positive against 31% of MapGenie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Database for Stardew Valley ships an update every 2 months, MapGenie every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Database for Stardew Valley versus MapGenie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatabase for Stardew ValleyMapGenie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4K ratings) — better4.6 (324 ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better31.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4K — better324
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 42 months
AdsYesYes
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
Size161 MB54 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKateryna MomotovaMagic Lamp Technologies Limited

Customer experience

Database for Stardew Valley

All ratings4,001 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews366 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative24.9%

MapGenie

All ratings324 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive31.5%
Neutral20.4%
Negative48.1%

User reviews

Database for Stardew Valley

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Comprehensive database
  • 🔍 Helpful search functionality
  • 🗂️ Organized information
  • 📱 Convenient mobile app
  • 🆓 Free to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes/bugs
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Lack of ad-free option
  • 🧭 Navigation issues

MapGenie

From 324 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Detailed and comprehensive map information
  • 🎯 Helpful search and filter functionality
  • 📍 Excellent for tracking collectibles and quest progress
  • ⭐ High-quality maps compared to competitors
  • 💾 Useful for organizing game progression

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent errors when marking items as found
  • 💰 Paywall appears after limited free tracking (100 items)
  • 🔐 Account login and authentication issues
  • ❌ Incomplete map data missing many locations
  • 🗺️ Map display issues and jumping/scrolling problems

Bugs and requests

Database for Stardew Valley

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Search function not working
  • Crashing on opening pages
  • Downloading/updating issues
  • Incompatibility with newer game versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Checklist/progress tracking
  • Villager schedules/gifts
  • Monster/mine information
  • Community center/bundle tracking
  • Heart event tracking
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  • Stardew Valley Expanded mod support

MapGenie

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Cannot mark items as found - error messages appear
  • App stops allowing tracking after ~30-100 items marked
  • Map fails to load textures, showing only icons
  • Map jumps/scrolls unexpectedly when selecting entries
  • Login functionality broken on app
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  • Account registration redirects to wrong page
  • Failed to mark location errors for specific quests
  • Keyboard gets stuck and won't lower
  • App crashes or stops working after initial use

Requested features

7 requests
  • Reset all items to unfound option for new playthroughs
  • Location names and labels displayed on map
  • List view of items in addition to map view
  • Forgot password/email recovery option
  • Clear communication about free vs paid features before hitting limits
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  • Ability to mark items as found without account requirement
  • More detailed location descriptions and coordinates

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Database for Stardew Valley

Subscriptions1
  • Tip jar subscription$0.991 Month
One-time9
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$4.99
  • Small tip$6.99
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  • Large tip$9.99
  • Medium tip$9.99
  • Large tip$14.99
  • Generous tip$14.99
  • Generous tip$24.99
  • Enormous tip$49.99
1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • HL Map PRO$9.99

Questions

Is Database for Stardew Valley free?
Database for Stardew Valley 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, Database for Stardew Valley or MapGenie?
Database for Stardew Valley is rated higher. Database for Stardew Valley averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.6 from 324 ratings.
Do Database for Stardew Valley or MapGenie have ads?
Both Database for Stardew Valley and MapGenie show ads.
Which is updated more often, Database for Stardew Valley or MapGenie?
Database for Stardew Valley ships an update every 2 months, and MapGenie every 42 months. Most recently, Database for Stardew Valley was updated on September 23, 2026 and MapGenie on September 20, 2026.

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