Comparison

MapGenie vs Dicea

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

Head to head
About

MapGenie

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
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An unofficial fan-made map for Genshin Impact. Find all side quests and collectibles in Teyvat with this digital companion! FEATURES: • Over 600 locations - Find all Anemoculus, Chests, Shrines & more! • 70+ categories - including Quests, Seelies, Books, resources & Teleport Waypoints • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/genshin-impact • 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. NOTE: This app is still work-in-progress and we're adding more locations every day! 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 miHoYo (the developers behind Genshin Impact)

About

Dicea

Features
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Track, analyze, and share your board game nights like never before with the fastest, most polished, and 100% offline app. No account, no ads, and no trackers: Dicea keeps all your data on your phone and never slows you down. Your entire library in your pocket, imported in an instant • Easy import: Already have a collection elsewhere? Import your games and full play history from BoardGameGeek or MyLudo in seconds. Perfect for switching apps without losing a thing! • Automatic sorting: Your games, expansions, and favorites are organized with their cover art, ratings, durations, and complexity levels. • Wishlist: Keep track of the next games to add to your shelf with the built-in wishlist. Log and share your games in a flash • Lightning-fast logging: Enter the game, players, and scores in seconds. This seamless process ensures you never break the flow of the game night. Whether you play solo, in a group, or in teams, everything adapts to your setup. • Magic QR Code sharing: Once a player logs the game, share it instantly via QR Code. Your friends just scan it from their app and save all the data directly to their own phones. No re-typing, zero accounts, and no servers. • Story format: Want to show off your victory? Generate a gorgeous story-sized image in one tap to share on your social media. Deep and comprehensive statistics • Group analysis: Finally find out who wins the most. Top scores, win streaks, individual player records, and full history are available to analyze your games from every angle. • Your Wrap summaries: Every month, get a recap of your best game nights, and close out the year with a massive exclusive annual Wrap, all in ready-to-share visuals. Discover your next favorite game • Deep exploration: Browse the BoardGameGeek Top 100, swipe through current trends, and search for any title effortlessly. • Tailored recommendations: Let our custom algorithm suggest the perfect game based on player count, available time, and desired complexity. * Award histories: Discover the winners of major international prizes (Spiel des Jahres, As d'Or, Golden Geek, Deutscher Spiele Preis) year by year. Total respect for your data • 100% local: The app runs completely offline with no account creation, no ads, and no trackers. • Absolute control: All your data stays on your phone. You can export and back up your collection into a simple file at any time. An interface designed down to the smallest detail • Polished design: Enjoy fast, smooth, and clean navigation, available in English and French, with light and dark modes. • Built-in tools: Use the dice roller, timer, and first-player selector to keep the table animated straight from the app. Download Dicea and turn your game nights into memories (and stats)! Note: Dicea uses the public BoardGameGeek database but is in no way affiliated with BGG.

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
Dicea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dicea at none against MapGenie's 1. Dicea also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 36 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dicea asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapGenie ships an update every 36 months, Dicea every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MapGenie versus Dicea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGenieDicea
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB35 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedSavinien Godineau

Bugs and requests

MapGenie

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Login issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when marking locations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update map with new content
  • Sync progress with Genshin account
  • Save filter settings

Dicea

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Genshin Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
None

Dicea

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dicea free?
Dicea is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapGenie or Dicea have ads?
MapGenie shows ads; Dicea does not.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or Dicea?
MapGenie ships an update every 36 months, and Dicea every 2 weeks. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on October 15, 2026 and Dicea on October 7, 2026.

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