Comparison

MapGenie vs PalMap

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

Head to head
About

MapGenie

An unofficial fan-made interactive map for Horizon Zero Dawn and its expansion. Discover over 1000 locations, including collectibles, quests, and detailed interiors. Track your progress and sync with the website.

Highlights
  • Over 1000 marked locations
  • 50+ location categories
  • Quick search functionality
  • Progress tracking
  • In-map note-taking
  • Website progress sync
Features
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An unofficial fan-made map for HZD + The Frozen Wilds - 1000+ locations marked out across the world, including detailed interior maps! FEATURES: • Over 1000 locations - find all collectibles, datapoints, side quests, machine spawn areas, ruins and more! • 50+ categories including Banuk Figures, Metal Flowers, Grazer Dummies, Animal Figurines and Tallnecks. • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/horizon-zero-dawn • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your collectables. • 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 Guerrilla Games (the guys behind Horizon)

About

PalMap

Navigate the world of Palworld with this interactive map guide. Discover collectibles, hidden Pal locations, and treasures. Find bosses, resources, and fast travel points to enhance your gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive Palworld map
  • Collectible locations
  • Hidden Pal spawn points
  • Boss and treasure locations
  • Fast travel points
  • Resource and merchant markers
  • Map filtering
Features
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Your Ultimate Interactive Map Guide for Palword! Navigate Palworld easily using our comprehensive mobile app, featuring all essential details for an enhanced gaming experience. Discover every collectible, uncover hidden Pal spawn locations, and locate treasures with precision. Master your adventures with detailed maps pinpointing bosses, elusive Lifmunk Effigies, and vital resource spots: DUNGEONS RESPAWN POINTS FAST TRAVEL SEALED REALM SYNDICATE TOWERS POINTS OF INTEREST MERCHANTS PAL MERCHANTS NPCs LIFMUNK EFFICY EGGS TREASURE CHEST SKILL FRUIT TREES ALPHA PALS ENEMY CAMPS BIOME BOSS CAPTURED PALS MINING SITES EASTER EGGS STATUES OF POWER Access fast travel points to move around the game world efficiently. Filter the map to find what you're looking for. This app is the perfect sidekick for every Palworld explorer, packed with features to enrich your journey!

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
PalMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PalMap at 4.8 against MapGenie's 3.8. PalMap also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 21%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and PalMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PalMap holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 241 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 62% of PalMap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapGenie ships an update every 73 months, PalMap every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MapGenie versus PalMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGeniePalMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (53 ratings)4.8 (241 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.8% of reviews61.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53241 — better
Update frequencyEvery 73 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedPibardos LLC

Customer experience

MapGenie

All ratings53 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative66.7%

PalMap

All ratings236 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • HZD Map PRO Upgrade$6.99
1 purchases

PalMap

One-time1
  • Pal Premium$4.99

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PalMap free?
PalMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapGenie or PalMap?
PalMap is rated higher. MapGenie averages 3.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while PalMap averages 4.8 from 241 ratings.
Do MapGenie or PalMap have ads?
MapGenie shows ads; PalMap does not.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or PalMap?
MapGenie ships an update every 73 months, and PalMap every 4 days. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on November 5, 2026 and PalMap on November 8, 2026.

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