Comparison

DnD 5e Rulebook vs MapGenie

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

Head to head
About

DnD 5e Rulebook

This app provides a quick reference for the 5th edition of a popular tabletop role-playing game. It includes core rules, character options, and spells from the open-source content, with a search function and favorites list for easy access.

Highlights
  • 5th Edition D&D rules reference
  • Open source races, classes, spells
  • Searchable content
  • Favorites list
  • Game rules and cheat sheets
  • SRD content including feats, monsters, and items
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A cheat sheet and quick reference app for the 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons tabletop game. It contains the most important rules for DnD 5e and all of the open source races, classes, spells, feats etc... that you might need in your campaign. It also features a search bar, so you can quickly look up rules, and even add them to your favorites. It features useful game rules and cheat sheets so new players can can learn them easier. The app contains all the SRD content: - Feats - Classes - Races - Spells - Rules - Armors/Weapons - Monsters And more Other features: - Search bar so you can search for anything you want - Contains the most common items - Includes the whole handbook

About

MapGenie

Navigate the vast world of Elden Ring with this unofficial interactive map. Discover over 4000 locations, track your progress, and mark points of interest. Essential for any Tarnished seeking to conquer The Lands Between.

Highlights
  • Over 4000 locations
  • 70+ categories
  • Quicksearch functionality
  • Progress tracking
  • Note-taking on map
  • Website sync
Features
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An unofficial fan-made map for EldenRing. Souls games are hard and sometimes you need a companion - so take this interactive map of The Lands Between for when you need it! FEATURES: • Over 4000 locations - Find all Flask Upgrades, Keys, Dragons, Rare Weapons & Hidden Quests • 70+ categories - including Dungeon Bosses, Ashes of War, Talismans, Golden Seeds, Teardrop Scarabs & 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/elden-ring • 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. • Maps for the overworld and all underground areas 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 FromSoftware (the developers of ER)!

Screenshots

DnD 5e Rulebook4 screens
MapGenie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MapGenie at 4.8 against DnD 5e Rulebook's 1.5. MapGenie also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 18%) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 46). DnD 5e Rulebook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 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. DnD 5e Rulebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 2.6K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of DnD 5e Rulebook's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DnD 5e Rulebook versus MapGenie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDnD 5e RulebookMapGenie
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (46 ratings)4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews56.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings462.6K — better
Update frequency—Every 26 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFanni PutnoczkiMagic Lamp Technologies Limited

Customer experience

DnD 5e Rulebook

All ratings46 ratings
Positive8.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative87.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative70.6%

MapGenie

All ratings2,596 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral18.0%
Negative25.8%

Bugs and requests

DnD 5e Rulebook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MapGenie

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Map not loading properly
  • Inability to mark locations as found
  • Filters resetting randomly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to reset/clear progress
  • Improved search functionality
  • More zoom/panning options
  • Ability to hide found locations
  • Support for DLC maps and quests

In-app purchases

None

DnD 5e Rulebook

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade$9.99

Questions

Is DnD 5e Rulebook free?
DnD 5e Rulebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DnD 5e Rulebook or MapGenie?
MapGenie is rated higher. DnD 5e Rulebook averages 1.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.
Do DnD 5e Rulebook or MapGenie have ads?
MapGenie shows ads; DnD 5e Rulebook does not.

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