# VRoid Mobile vs MapGenie

The clearest difference is rating: MapGenie at 4.5 against VRoid Mobile's 3.3. MapGenie also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 420). VRoid Mobile's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 36 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VRoid Mobile sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 3.2K ratings behind it against 420, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of VRoid Mobile's written reviews are positive against 43% of MapGenie's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VRoid Mobile ships an update monthly, MapGenie every 36 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VRoid Mobile | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-mobile/id1469346321/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-gi-map/id1534596436/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 420 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.4% of reviews** | 42.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 36 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## What reviewers say

### VRoid Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-mobile/id1469346321)

Design unique 3D characters with customizable features and clothing. Capture stunning photos of your creations in real-world AR or virtual environments. Share your personalized avatars and enjoy group photo sessions.

**Highlights:** Create customizable 3D avatars, Adjust facial and body features, Dress avatars in various outfits, AR camera for real-world photos, Virtual camera for in-app photos, Group photo sessions with chat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100コイン | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200コイン | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300コイン | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400コイン | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500コイン | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600コイン | $5.99 | one-time |
| 700コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| 800コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 900コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1100コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200コイン | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2000コイン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000コイン | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Decent character customization options
- 🎨 Fun and creative
- 💡 Potential for mobile VTubing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Restrictive login requirements
- 📦 Limited customization compared to PC version
- 🎨 Lack of diverse skin tones and hair options

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account creation issues
- Frequent crashes when trying to access certain features
- Failure to load clothing and other assets

**Requested features**

- More clothing, hair, and accessory options
- Ability to import custom models and textures
- Face tracking and animation features
- More diverse backgrounds and scenes
- Multiplayer and social features


### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-gi-map/id1534596436)

This fan-made digital companion helps players find every collectible and quest in the world of Teyvat. With over 600 marked locations and detailed categories, you can easily track your progress and discover hidden secrets. Sync your progress online and add personal notes to enhance your exploration.

**Highlights:** Over 600 marked locations, 70+ detailed categories, Quick search for locations, Website progress sync, Progress tracker, Map notes feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for finding resources
- 🎨 Detailed map with icons
- 📊 Tracking progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Map not loading/showing
- ❌ Unable to mark locations as found
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Login issues
- Inconsistent behavior when marking locations

**Requested features**

- Update map with new content
- Sync progress with Genshin account
- Save filter settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VRoid Mobile free?

VRoid Mobile 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, VRoid Mobile or MapGenie?

MapGenie is rated higher. VRoid Mobile averages 3.3 out of 5 from 420 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.5 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do VRoid Mobile or MapGenie have ads?

Both VRoid Mobile and MapGenie show ads.

### Which is updated more often, VRoid Mobile or MapGenie?

VRoid Mobile ships an update monthly, and MapGenie every 36 months. Most recently, VRoid Mobile was updated on October 15, 2026 and MapGenie on October 15, 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.*