# ProDex vs MapGenie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProDex at 88% against MapGenie's 56%. ProDex also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 26 months). MapGenie's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProDex sells 19 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.

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of ProDex's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ProDex ships an update every 3 days, MapGenie every 26 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProDex | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodex-complete-game-guide/id1485409731/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-elden-ring-map/id1618843254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wido](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485386735) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## What reviewers say

### ProDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodex-complete-game-guide/id1485409731)

This comprehensive companion app provides offline access to all Pokémon data across every game. It features advanced tools like a team builder and customizable checklists to enhance your gameplay and collection tracking.

**Highlights:** Offline Pokédex access, Team Builder for VGC and casual play, Shiny Hunt and collection checklists, Regional and National Pokédex modes, Advanced search filters, Detailed type matchup analysis, Dark Mode support

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support to the project | $0.99 | per month |
| Big support to the project | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Ultra-Sun Ultra-Moon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Soul Silver Heart Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Emerald | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Red Blue Yellow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Legends Z-A | $1.49 | one-time |
| Premium for Sword and Shield | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium for FireRed, LeafGreen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Pokémon Let's Go | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Diamond Pearl remakes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Legends Arceus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium for Scarlet and Violet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Pokémon 3DS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Pokémon DS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tips - Pay us a Cappuccino | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack Pokémon GameBoy | $3.79 | one-time |
| Premium Mega Pack Pokémon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Mega Pack Pokémon | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive Pokédex
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔍 Detailed Pokémon information
- 💡 Helpful team building tools
- 🗺️ Accurate location data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Missing some Pokémon data
- 🌐 Requires internet connection
- 🇪🇸 Lack of language options (e.g. Spanish)

**Reported bugs**

- Move description not loading for some moves
- Pokémon type weaknesses not displaying correctly
- Checklist feature crashing the app
- Ads still showing up after purchasing premium

**Requested features**

- National Pokédex view
- Ability to track caught Pokémon
- Pokémon evolution information
- Offline mode
- Filters for Pokémon search


### 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 ProDex free?

ProDex 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, ProDex or MapGenie?

MapGenie is rated higher. ProDex averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do ProDex or MapGenie have ads?

Both ProDex and MapGenie show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProDex or MapGenie?

ProDex ships an update every 3 days, and MapGenie every 26 months. Most recently, ProDex was updated on September 24, 2026 and MapGenie on September 24, 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.*