# Guideys vs MapGenie

Guideys and MapGenie both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Guideys's written reviews are positive against 33% of MapGenie's. Guideys also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 43 months). MapGenie's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guideys sells 4 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Guideys against 4.5 for MapGenie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 49 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Guideys's written reviews are positive against 33% of MapGenie's.

Guideys ships an update every 10 days, MapGenie every 43 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guideys | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guideys-sword-and-shield/id1496095727/reviews) | **[4.5 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-s-and-v-map/id6446167078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 43 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hexyas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496095726) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## What reviewers say

### Guideys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guideys-sword-and-shield/id1496095727)

This app serves as a comprehensive reference for Pokémon Sword and Shield players. It provides detailed information on Pokémon, their abilities, stats, and more, all accessible offline with advanced search and filtering options.

**Highlights:** Galar Pokedex data, Dens and Locations, Moves, Items, and Abilities, Gigantamax and Regional Forms, Offline functionality, Instant search and advanced filters, Dark mode and customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- ✨ No ads in free version
- 💯 Great Pokédex for Sword/Shield
- 💡 Helpful for tracking Pokémon
- ✅ Detailed information provided

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Confusing to figure out how to get the app/game
- 🗺️ Difficulty navigating maps
- 🤔 Users struggle to understand functionality
- 💰 Some users dislike paying for information
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 No family sharing for premium upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Rockruff and its evolution have issues (only Midday has evolutions)
- Zygarde 10% and 50% forms are mixed up

**Requested features**

- Scarlet and Violet version
- Option to add number of Pokémon obtained and nicknames
- Catch rate for each Pokeball on each Pokémon
- Filter Pokémon by weather condition
- Group late-game Pokémon separately from early/mid-game Pokémon


### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-s-and-v-map/id6446167078)

This fan-made map app helps players find over 3000 locations, including TMs, legendary spawns, and side missions. Track your progress, take notes, and sync with the website for a complete exploration experience.

**Highlights:** Over 3000 locations, 50+ categories, Quick search functionality, Progress tracking, Note-taking on the map, Website progress sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paldea Map PRO Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guideys free?

Guideys 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, Guideys or MapGenie?

MapGenie is rated higher. Guideys averages 4.4 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.5 from 49 ratings.

### Do Guideys or MapGenie have ads?

MapGenie shows ads; Guideys does not.

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

Guideys ships an update every 10 days, and MapGenie every 43 months. Most recently, Guideys was updated on November 3, 2026 and MapGenie on November 3, 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.*