Comparison

MapGenie vs Reel Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MapGenie

Navigate the Airborne Archipelago with this fan-made companion app. Discover Temtem spawns, over 700 locations with hidden items, and track your progress. Quickly find areas and add notes to personalize your journey.

Highlights
  • All Temtem spawns with spawn chance
  • Over 700 locations with hidden items
  • Quick search functionality
  • Progress tracker
  • Note-taking on the map
  • Sync progress with website
Features
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A fan-made map for Temtem. Make your way through the Airborne Archipelago with this digital companion! FEATURES: • All Temtem spawns - we've listed every known Temtem spawn (and the % chance to spawn) in the early access preview. • Over 700 locations - Find hidden gear, TC's, Side Quests, stat boosters, tamers & 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/temtem • 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 currently playable islands & 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 Crema Games (the guys who made this awesome game)

About

Reel Player

This app is a powerful video player that supports a vast array of formats and audio codecs. It allows streaming from various network devices and offers enhanced subtitle capabilities. Premium membership removes ads and unlocks exclusive features.

Highlights
  • Extensive format support (MP4, MKV, MOV, etc.)
  • Dolby® and DTS audio support
  • Stream from Mac, PC, NAS, and Wi-Fi drives
  • OpenSubtitles integration for on-the-fly downloads
  • Automatic artwork and metadata fetching
  • Picture-in-Picture and Split View support
  • Download videos from networked devices
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A robust Emby video player that effortlessly handles various formats, including MP4, MKV, M4V, and MOV – among others. EXTENSIVE FORMAT SUPPORT A powerful video player that seamlessly handles a wide range of formats, such as MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV, and many others. It comes with Dolby® and DTS audio support. STREAM FROM OTHER DEVICES (Emby Service) Easily browse and play videos stored on your Mac, PC, NAS, Wi-Fi hard drive, and apps like Emby. ENHANCED SUBTITLES POWERED BY OPENSUBTITLES Use your own subtitles or download them on the fly in virtually any language. Note: Metadata and artwork are sourced from TMDB, a community-maintained movie and TV show database. ==== MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE KEY FEATURES: - Smooth video playback (supports full 4K with HDR & Dolby Vision) - Stream from Mac, PC, NAS, or Wi-Fi-enabled hard drive - Connects with Emby, and other media servers - Beautiful layout with quick access to video info - Automatic addition of artwork and metadata - Split View & PIP (Picture-in-Picture) - Spatial audio support SUPPORTED FORMATS: - Video: 3GP, AVI, AV1, ASF, BDMV, DIVX, DVDMEDIA, DVR-MS, FLV, H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), ISO/IMG, M4V, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG, MTS/M2TS, MXF, OGM, OGV, RMVB, TS, VC1, VIDEO_TS, VOB, VP9, WEBM, WMV, WTV - Audio: AAC, AC3/E-AC3, DOLBY TRUEHD, DTS, DTS-HD MA, FLAC, MP3, OGG, PCM, WMA - Subtitles: DVB, DVDSUB, MICRODVD, MPL2, PGS, SMI, SSA/ASS, SRT, SUB, TIMED TEXT, TMP, TXT, VOBSUB, VTT, XSUB PLAYER FEATURES: - Multiple audio tracks - Chapters - Gesture controls - 8 video zoom options - Continuous playback - TV out via HDMI or VGA adapter - Deinterlacing EXTRAS: - Folders - One-click subtitle downloads from OpenSubtitles - Scrobble plays to Trakt - Download videos from networked devices - Drag and drop uploads via web browser - Additional onboard storage with SanDisk iXpand and other USB drives ==== ReelPlayer Premium Membership: - Enjoy unlimited Player without Ads and other exclusive membership functions with a Monthly Plan or Yearly Plan. - Once you purchase, the fee is credited to your iTunes account. - Automatic renewal occurs 24 hours before the expiration date, and your iTunes account is charged accordingly. - You can cancel the auto-renewal feature at least 24 hours before the subscription period ends. Follow the steps: [Settings] > [Your Name] > [iTunes and App Store] and tap the Apple ID at the top of the screen to manage your subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://web.reelme.top/privacy Terms of Service: https://web.reelme.top/service

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
Reel Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reel Player at 4.5 against MapGenie's 3.8. Reel Player also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 80 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). MapGenie's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reel Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reel Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 32 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapGenie ships an update every 80 months, Reel Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MapGenie versus Reel Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGenieReel Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (34 ratings)4.5 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 80 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB96 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies Limited二虎 刘

Customer experience

MapGenie

All ratings34 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral21.4%
Negative71.4%

Reel Player

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Temtem Map PRO Upgrade$6.99
3 purchases

Reel Player

Subscriptions2
  • Pro plan billed monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro plan billed annually$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro plan lifetime cost$99.99

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reel Player free?
Reel Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapGenie or Reel Player?
Reel Player is rated higher. MapGenie averages 3.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Reel Player averages 4.5 from 32 ratings.
Do MapGenie or Reel Player have ads?
Both MapGenie and Reel Player show ads.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or Reel Player?
MapGenie ships an update every 80 months, and Reel Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on November 3, 2026 and Reel Player on November 4, 2026.

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