MapGenie for vs SF Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapGenie for
Navigate the Halcyon system with this fan-made digital map companion. Discover over 1000 locations, including quests, loot, and hidden items. Track your progress, take notes, and quickly search for specific places.
- Over 1000 locations
- Quick search functionality
- Progress tracking
- Note-taking on map
- All planets and regions mapped
- Website progress sync
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A fan-made map for The Outer Worlds. Make your way through the Halcyon system with this digital companion! FEATURES: • Over 1000 locations - Find Science Weapons, Quests, hidden Ship Decorations, Loot hotspots, easter eggs & 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/the-outer-worlds • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your collectables. • Take Notes - mark places of interest by adding notes to the map. • Includes maps for all planets and regions 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 Obsidian (the guys who made this awesome game)
SF Journal
This app serves as an unofficial companion for a popular space exploration game. It offers a centralized hub for managing exploration progress, tracking missions, and accessing lore. The interface is designed for long gaming sessions, providing essential game context without needing to switch away from the game.
- Star system exploration with planet details
- Galaxy map for organized exploration
- Resource and crafting material lookup
- Character skill and progression planning
- Mission and quest tracking
- Lore recap timeline
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SF Journal is an unofficial companion for Starfield players who want exploration, progression, and story context in one place—without juggling wikis and spreadsheets. Explore the Settled Systems Browse star systems, search quickly, and open rich planet and moon pages with stats, traits, resources, and survey-style discovery tracking. Galaxy map Chart the stars and keep your exploration organized from a single hub. Resources & reference Look up materials with search-friendly lists—handy for crafting and gathering. Character skills Review skills by category and tier so you can plan ranks and progression. Missions & story Track main quests, side content, factions, and more from a structured mission hub—know what’s done and what’s left. Story before you play Read The Story So Far as a timeline-style recap of the lore that leads into the game. Built for long sessions A dark, HUD-inspired interface that’s easy on the eyes when you’re checking the app alongside the game. Disclaimer Starfield Journal is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax Media Inc., Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates. STARFIELD and related marks are trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. or their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SF Journal at none against MapGenie for's shown. SF Journal also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 35 months). MapGenie for's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and ratings volume (50 vs 13). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. MapGenie for sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SF Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MapGenie for holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of MapGenie for's written reviews are positive against 67% of SF Journal's.
MapGenie for ships an update every 35 months, SF Journal every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | MapGenie for | SF Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (50 ratings) — better | 4.8 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 360 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited | Jeffrey Bemelmans |
Customer experience
MapGenie for
SF Journal
In-app purchases
MapGenie for
- Outer Worlds Map PRO Upgrade$6.99
SF Journal
- Starfield Journal$1.99
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