VTube Studio vs MapGenie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VTube Studio
Transform into a virtual YouTuber using your own Live2D models. Utilize your iPhone or iPad for high-quality face tracking, or stream data to your computer for animation in videos and livestreams. Easy model loading and comprehensive documentation are provided.
- Load custom Live2D models
- High-quality face tracking
- Stream tracking data to PC
- Use on iPhone/iPad
- Use on macOS/Windows
- Live2D Cubism SDK licensed
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VTube Studio is your all-in-one solution for becoming a Live2D Virtual YouTuber like the pros! With VTube Studio, you can easily load your own Live2D models directly on your iPhone or iPad (must support Face ID) and become one with them using high-quality face tracking. You can also use VTube Studio for macOS or Windows to stream the face tracking data directly to your computer and animate the model there and use it in your own videos and livestreams! For more information on how to download the macOS and Windows versions or how to load your own models (it's easy!), please refer to the documentation and video tutorials at https://denchisoft.com/ Note: VTube Studio is officially licensed to use the Live2D Cubism SDK.
MapGenie
This fan-made digital companion helps players find every collectible and quest in the world of Teyvat. With over 600 marked locations and detailed categories, you can easily track your progress and discover hidden secrets. Sync your progress online and add personal notes to enhance your exploration.
- Over 600 marked locations
- 70+ detailed categories
- Quick search for locations
- Website progress sync
- Progress tracker
- Map notes feature
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An unofficial fan-made map for Genshin Impact. Find all side quests and collectibles in Teyvat with this digital companion! FEATURES: • Over 600 locations - Find all Anemoculus, Chests, Shrines & more! • 70+ categories - including Quests, Seelies, Books, resources & Teleport Waypoints • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/genshin-impact • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your collectables. • Take Notes - marking places of interest by adding notes to the map. NOTE: This app is still work-in-progress and we're adding more locations every day! 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 miHoYo (the developers behind Genshin Impact)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VTube Studio at none against MapGenie's shown. VTube Studio also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 36 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 43%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. VTube Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 — 4.6 for VTube Studio against 4.5 for MapGenie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of VTube Studio's written reviews are positive against 43% of MapGenie's.
VTube Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, MapGenie every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VTube Studio | MapGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better | 4.5 (3.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews — better | 42.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K | 3.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 36 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 452 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Vincent Diener | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited |
Customer experience
VTube Studio
MapGenie
User reviews
VTube Studio
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth facial tracking
- 👍 Great for vtubing
- 🚀 Accurate and responsive
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fantastic app overall
Room to improve
- 🐛 Camera issues (can't switch to front camera)
- 🐛 Connectivity problems with PC
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Overheats phone
- 🐛 Tracking issues
MapGenie
From 3.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Helpful for finding resources
- 🎨 Detailed map with icons
- 📊 Tracking progress
Room to improve
- 🐛 Map not loading/showing
- ❌ Unable to mark locations as found
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
Bugs and requests
VTube Studio
Reported bugs
4 issues- Camera not working on older devices
- Difficulty connecting to PC
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Overheating issues on phones
Requested features
5 requests- Add custom character creation
- Improve model import process
- Add more avatar options
- Implement landscape mode for iPad
- Add ability to change hair/skin color
MapGenie
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch
- Login issues
- Inconsistent behavior when marking locations
Requested features
3 requests- Update map with new content
- Sync progress with Genshin account
- Save filter settings
In-app purchases
VTube Studio
- VTube Studio PRO$22.99
MapGenie
- Genshin Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
