# MapGenie vs Hyper

The clearest difference is ads: Hyper at none against MapGenie's shown. Hyper also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 3.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hyper sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MapGenie against 4.6 for Hyper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hyper's.

MapGenie ships an update every 36 months, Hyper every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapGenie | Hyper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-gi-map/id1534596436/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-vtuber-studio/id1535709341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.7% of reviews** | 39.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) | [Hyper Online, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535709343) |

## What reviewers say

### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-gi-map/id1534596436)

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.

**Highlights:** Over 600 marked locations, 70+ detailed categories, Quick search for locations, Website progress sync, Progress tracker, Map notes feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for finding resources
- 🎨 Detailed map with icons
- 📊 Tracking progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Map not loading/showing
- ❌ Unable to mark locations as found
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Login issues
- Inconsistent behavior when marking locations

**Requested features**

- Update map with new content
- Sync progress with Genshin account
- Save filter settings


### Hyper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-vtuber-studio/id1535709341)

Create and animate your own 3D avatars for virtual streaming. Use advanced motion capture to bring your digital persona to life and stream directly to popular platforms or video calls. Supports imported VRoid and VRM files.

**Highlights:** Avatar Builder, Import VRoid/VRM avatars, Facial and hand motion capture, Mobile recording studio, OBS streaming mode, Direct streaming to PC

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hyper Pro: Starter | $2.99 | per month |
| Hyper Pro: Indie | $5.99 | per month |
| Hyper Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Hyper AI Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Hyper Pro: Starter (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Hyper Pro: Indie (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Hyper AI Plus (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Hyper Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems (Gift) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins (Gift) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems (Gift) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins (Gift) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pro: Starter (1 Month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins (Gift) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems (Gift) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins (Gift) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems (Gift) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pro (1 Month) | $11.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 345 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| 560 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth face tracking
- 💡 Customizable avatars
- 🚀 Free-to-play model
- 👍 Friendly community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Tracking and rigging issues

**Reported bugs**

- Avatar customization bugs
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Login and account issues
- Overheating and performance problems

**Requested features**

- More clothing and accessory options
- Ability to import custom models
- Improved hand tracking
- Dark mode option
- Expanded AI chat functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapGenie free?

MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hyper free?

Hyper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MapGenie or Hyper?

Hyper is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Hyper averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do MapGenie or Hyper have ads?

MapGenie shows ads; Hyper does not.

### Which is updated more often, MapGenie or Hyper?

MapGenie ships an update every 36 months, and Hyper every 2 weeks. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hyper on October 12, 2026.

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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.*