# MapGenie vs PawShort

The clearest difference is rating: PawShort at 5.0 against MapGenie's 3.8. PawShort also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 80 months). MapGenie's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (34 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PawShort sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PawShort holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MapGenie | PawShort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-temtem-map/id1499254209/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawshort/id6737531640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 80 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) | [StarFell Cultural Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776976122) |

## What reviewers say

### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-temtem-map/id1499254209)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### PawShort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawshort/id6737531640)

Stream thousands of high-quality short dramas on demand. Enjoy a smooth viewing experience anytime, anywhere, with a vast library of popular content.

**Highlights:** Thousands of short dramas, Online viewing, Smooth viewing experience, Watch anytime, anywhere, Auto-renewable subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Member | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Membership | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| first-time discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2560coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 600coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1200coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2000coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapGenie free?

MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PawShort free?

PawShort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MapGenie or PawShort?

PawShort is rated higher. MapGenie averages 3.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while PawShort averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MapGenie or PawShort have ads?

MapGenie shows ads; PawShort does not.

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

MapGenie ships an update every 80 months, and PawShort weekly. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on November 3, 2026 and PawShort on November 4, 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.*