Comparison

MapGenie vs Aqua Verse

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 world of Tarkov with this fan-made interactive map. Discover over 1500 loot locations, track your progress, and mark important spots. Essential for any player looking to optimize their raids.

Highlights
  • 10 detailed maps
  • All extraction points listed
  • Over 1500 loot locations
  • Quick search functionality
  • Progress tracking
  • Customizable notes
Features
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A fan-made map for Tarkov! Fight your way through every location with this interactive map! FEATURES: • 10 Maps - includes maps for Customs, Interchange, Woods, Shoreline, Factory, Labs, Streets, Reserve, Lighthouse & Ground Zero! • All Extractions - we've listed all SCAV & PMC extractions + key requirements • Over 1500 loot locations - Caches, Weapon Boxes, Key Spawns, Crates, Grenades, Quest Items, Safes & 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/tarkov • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your collectables. • Take Notes - customise your map by adding notes (e.g. mark a good spot to rest) 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 Battlestate Games (the guys behind EFT)

About

Aqua Verse

Features
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Discover the world of ornamental fish. AquaVerse by Aquamade is an immersive mobile experience that combines collecting, gameplay, and augmented reality to bring ornamental fish to life. Play. Collect. Discover. Explore a growing world of ornamental fish, unlock new species, and build your own digital collection. Bring them to life Use augmented reality (AR) to place beautiful fish in your real-world environment. Watch them swim, explore their patterns, and experience them like never before. Build your collection Discover a wide variety of ornamental fish, from common favorites to rare and unique species. Each fish adds to your collection and makes every discovery meaningful. Play and progress Complete simple challenges, earn rewards, and continue unlocking new fish as you explore. More than a game AquaVerse is how a new generation connects to the world of ornamental fish: • Discover new species • Learn naturally through play • Turn curiosity into passion • Connect digital with real life Designed for everyone Simple, intuitive, and engaging for all ages. No purchases required AquaVerse focuses on exploration, creativity, and enjoyment. Powered by Aquamade Built by one of the world’s leading ornamental fish experts. Start your journey today and discover a whole new world of ornamental fish.

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
Aqua Verse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aqua Verse at none against MapGenie's 1. Aqua Verse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 27 months). On price and device support 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. Aqua Verse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapGenie ships an update every 27 months, Aqua Verse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MapGenie versus Aqua Verse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGenieAqua Verse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB1.2 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedMIXED.PLACE LTD

Bugs and requests

MapGenie

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Maps not loading properly
  • Clipboard copying functionality
  • Inconsistent map rendering
  • Sections of maps blacked out
  • Zoom in/out issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Lighthouse map
  • Ability to rotate/orient maps
  • Separate PMC and Scav extracts
  • Customizable text size and opacity
  • Add ability to add/delete custom markers

Aqua Verse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Tarkov Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
None

Aqua Verse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aqua Verse free?
Aqua Verse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapGenie or Aqua Verse have ads?
MapGenie shows ads; Aqua Verse does not.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or Aqua Verse?
MapGenie ships an update every 27 months, and Aqua Verse every 2 weeks. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on October 27, 2026 and Aqua Verse on October 28, 2026.

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