# Unofficial Dead Cells Guide vs MapGenie

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unofficial Dead Cells Guide at none against MapGenie's 1. Unofficial Dead Cells Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 56%). MapGenie's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 49). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unofficial Dead Cells Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Unofficial Dead Cells Guide against 4.8 for MapGenie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 2.6K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Unofficial Dead Cells Guide's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's.

Unofficial Dead Cells Guide ships an update every 2 months, MapGenie every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unofficial Dead Cells Guide | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unofficial-dead-cells-guide/id1469446177/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-elden-ring-map/id1618843254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [William McGreaham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469446176) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## What reviewers say

### Unofficial Dead Cells Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unofficial-dead-cells-guide/id1469446177)

An offline wiki for a popular roguelike game, providing comprehensive information on all in-game items, enemies, and bosses. Track your progress with checklists and easily search or sort through extensive databases.

**Highlights:** Offline wiki, Item database, Enemy and boss information, Progress checklists, Search and sort functionality, DLC support

**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 Unofficial Dead Cells Guide free?

Unofficial Dead Cells Guide 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, Unofficial Dead Cells Guide or MapGenie?

MapGenie is rated higher. Unofficial Dead Cells Guide averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Unofficial Dead Cells Guide or MapGenie have ads?

MapGenie shows ads; Unofficial Dead Cells Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unofficial Dead Cells Guide or MapGenie?

Unofficial Dead Cells Guide ships an update every 2 months, and MapGenie every 26 months. Most recently, Unofficial Dead Cells Guide was updated on October 24, 2026 and MapGenie on October 30, 2026.

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