MapGenie vs Guide for D4
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapGenie
This fan-made map app helps players discover every secret in Divinity: Original Sin 2. It features over 3000 locations across six in-game maps, with categories for quests, items, and NPCs. Users can track progress, take notes, and sync with a website.
- Over 3000 locations
- 6 detailed maps
- 30 location categories
- Quick search functionality
- Progress tracking
- Note-taking on maps
- Website progress sync
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A fan-made map for Divinity: Original Sin 2. We've compiled thousands of locations across 6 maps to help you find every secret in Rivellon! FEATURES: • Over 3000 locations - Find Hidden Chests, Unique Items, Side Quests, Spirits & more! • 30 different categories including Keys, Source Pools and NPC's • Includes 6 maps: The Hold, Fort Joy, Lady Vengeance, Reaper's Coast, Nameless Isle & Arx! • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/divinity-original-sin-2 • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your quests & collectibles. • Take Notes - mark places of interest by adding notes to the map. 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 Larian (the guys & gals who made Divinity)
Guide for D4
This app serves as a comprehensive guide for Diablo IV players, offering detailed information on classes, skills, items, and legendary sets. It features a build calculator to help players optimize their characters for leveling and PvP.
- Class information
- Skill details
- Item guide
- Legendary sets
- Build calculator
- PvP strategy
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Please read: D4 - Guide for Diablo 4 is a community-driven, educational guide created under the fair use doctrine. It is not an official game client, nor is it associated with Blizzard Entertainment. All game assets, text, and imagery belong to their respective owners. Unleash your ultimate potential in Sanctuary with the most comprehensive companion app for Diablo 4! Whether you are a seasoned wanderer or just stepping into the dark world of Sanctuary, D4 - Guide for Diablo 4 is your essential tool to master your gameplay, optimize your builds, and conquer the deepest dungeons. Dive into detailed mechanics, plan your progression, and fine-tune your character with precision. Here is what you will find inside our ultimate guide: DETAILED CHARACTER OVERVIEWS Understand the core strengths, playstyles, and fundamental mechanics of every class. From seasoned Barbarians to mysterious Necromancers, get the edge you need before you even start your journey. INTERACTIVE PARAGON BOARDS Visualize and map out your endgame progression. Explore Paragon nodes, legendary nodes, and glyph requirements to maximize your character's stat efficiency and power scaling. ASPECTS & LEGENDARY POWERS Browse through a complete database of Legendary Aspects and Codex of Power entries. Filter by class or slot to find exactly where and how to extract the perfect powers for your gear. ITEMS, UNIQUES & GEAR DATABASE Discover standard, legendary, and rare Unique items. Review detailed item stats, implicit modifiers, and affix pools to know exactly which world tiers or bosses to farm for your dream loadout. ADVANCED BUILD CALCULATOR Theorycraft on the go! Experiment with different skill combinations, paragon paths, and aspect synergies. Create, save, and refine your ultimate custom builds to use during your sessions. SKILLS & TALENTS TREE Explore full skill trees for all classes. Check detailed damage numbers, lucky hit chances, upgrades, and passive talents to optimize your active combat rotation. IMPORTANT NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: D4 - Guide for Diablo 4 is an unofficial companion and guide application only. This application is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or specifically approved by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. or Activision Blizzard. Diablo, Diablo IV, and all related names, logos, characters, items, and imagery are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. No copyright or trademark infringement is intended. INFORMATION ABOUT AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTIONS: Subscription Periods: Monthly / Yearly (Pricing may vary by location and is clearly displayed within the app before purchase). Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-Renewal: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account Charging: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Management: Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Unused Trial: Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You can reach the Terms of Service: https://vault63.com/d4/terms.pdf You can reach the Privacy Policy: https://vault63.com/d4/policy.pdf SUPPORT & CONTACT: Your feedback drives our updates! If you have any questions, feature suggestions, or need support, please feel free to contact the developer directly at: dev@vault63.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapGenie at 100% against Guide for D4's 0%. MapGenie also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4). Guide for D4's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 37 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Guide for D4 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 0% of Guide for D4's.
MapGenie ships an update every 37 months, Guide for D4 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapGenie | Guide for D4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (55 ratings) — better | 3.4 (96 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 55 | 96 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited | Vault63, Inc. |
Customer experience
MapGenie
Guide for D4
Bugs and requests
MapGenie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Guide for D4
Reported bugs
8 issues- App requires payment immediately upon opening, not clearly stated.
- Paid users still experience ads.
- Information is outdated, missing new classes/content.
- UI is confusing and difficult to navigate.
- Build tab is unresponsive and lacks clear instructions.
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- Errors in information (e.g., wrong class resource).
- App does not display information beyond basic class profiles.
- Paragon board info box obstructs nodes.
Requested features
6 requests- Implement a free trial or preview option.
- Allow filtering of information by class.
- Update app content regularly with new seasons and classes.
- Link aspects from dungeons to a map.
- Improve UI for paragon board navigation.
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- Add a tutorial or guidance for new users.
In-app purchases
MapGenie
- DOS 2 Map PRO Upgrade$6.99
Guide for D4
- Discover Diablo4 World & Map$1.997 Days
- Access Mount Gem & World Event$2.991 Month
- Discover Kehjistan Rune Vendor$9.991 Year
- Learn Strategy of Crafting Map$4.99
Questions
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