# DnD 5e Rulebook vs MapGenie

The clearest difference is rating: MapGenie at 4.8 against DnD 5e Rulebook's 1.4. MapGenie also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 18%) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 47). 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.

Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DnD 5e Rulebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 2.6K ratings behind it against 47, 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DnD 5e Rulebook | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dnd-5e-rulebook/id1523350487/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-elden-ring-map/id1618843254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **56.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fanni Putnoczki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523350489) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## What reviewers say

### DnD 5e Rulebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dnd-5e-rulebook/id1523350487)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-elden-ring-map/id1618843254)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for 100% completion
- 🚀 Accurate map and item locations
- 💡 Ability to track progress
- 👍 Essential companion tool
- 👍 Useful for beginners and veterans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with marking locations as found
- 🐛 Map shifting when clicking on icons
- 🐛 Inability to see the actual map in some cases
- 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent login/sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- Map not loading properly
- Inability to mark locations as found
- Filters resetting randomly

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 1.4 out of 5 from 47 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*