Comparison

Pocket Wiki for Factorio vs MapGenie

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Wiki for Factorio

This offline companion app provides a comprehensive reference guide for the game Factorio. It includes detailed information on items, recipes, technologies, and strategies, accessible even without an internet connection. Features include powerful search, personalized bookmarks, and news updates.

Highlights
  • Complete offline access to game database
  • Detailed information on materials, recipes, and buildings
  • Guides, tips, and tricks for all player levels
  • Powerful search and intuitive navigation
  • Bookmark favorites and track recently viewed items
  • Factorio news and video integration (requires internet)
Features
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Pocket Wiki for Factorio: Master the Factory Offline! Unlock your full potential in Factorio with the ultimate offline companion! The Pocket Wiki is a comprehensive reference guide packed with everything you need — from essential recipes and materials to advanced strategies and expert tips. Designed for both newcomers and seasoned veterans, this app puts vital Factorio knowledge at your fingertips, even without an internet connection. Never miss a beat in your factory-building journey! This is an unofficial, fan-made application. Why Choose Pocket Wiki for Factorio? • Complete Offline Access: Your indispensable Factorio database (items, recipes, tech, etc.) works entirely offline. Perfect for subway commutes or areas with no signal! (News/video streaming requires internet). • Comprehensive Knowledge Base: Find detailed info on Materials, Recipes, Items, Buildings, Technologies, and more. Everything is interconnected for easy exploration. • Guides for All Levels: Master the game with in-depth Guides, practical Tips, clever Tricks, and essential Hints, tailored for Beginner, Advanced, and Expert players. • Powerful Search & Navigation: Quickly find exactly what you need with text search (by name!) and intuitive navigation. • Personalized Experience: Bookmark Favorites, track Recently Viewed items, and zoom in on details. • Stay Informed: Catch up on the latest Factorio News and watch helpful Videos directly in the app (internet required). • Optimized & User-Friendly: Enjoy a smooth experience on both iPhone and iPad, complete with a comfortable Dark Theme. Your Feedback Matters! I'm constantly working to improve the app. Send me your suggestions, requests, or comments via the in-app "Feedback" feature or email kateryna.momotova@yahoo.com. Love the app? A positive review is greatly appreciated! Interested in helping translate? Let me know! Disclaimer: This is an unofficial fan project, not affiliated with the Factorio developers, publishers, or distributors. All game content, images, and text are copyright their respective owners. This app serves as an informational reference under fair use. For copyright/trademark concerns outside fair use, please contact kateryna.momotova@yahoo.com.

About

MapGenie

This fan-made interactive map helps players find every collectible and achieve 100% region progress in Diablo 4. It features over 1000 locations across 30+ categories, including Altars of Lilith, quests, and dungeons. Users can track their progress, take notes, and sync data with the companion website.

Highlights
  • Over 1000 locations
  • 30+ categories
  • Quicksearch functionality
  • Progress synchronization
  • Progress tracker
  • Note-taking on map
Features
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An unofficial fan-made map for D4. Find every last Collectible and get 100% region progress with this interactive map! FEATURES: • Over 1000 locations - Find all Altars of Lilith, Side Quests, Dungeons, Chests & Aspects • 30+ categories - including Bosses, Waypoints, Lore and Events! • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/diablo-4 • 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. 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 the developers of D4!

Screenshots

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MapGenie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MapGenie at every 2 months against Pocket Wiki for Factorio's every 16 months. MapGenie also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 38). Pocket Wiki for Factorio's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 34%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pocket Wiki for Factorio sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and MapGenie 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pocket Wiki for Factorio against 4.6 for MapGenie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 1.5K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Pocket Wiki for Factorio's written reviews are positive against 34% of MapGenie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Wiki for Factorio ships an update every 16 months, MapGenie every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pocket Wiki for Factorio versus MapGenie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Wiki for FactorioMapGenie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (38 ratings)4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews — better34.1% of reviews
Number of ratings381.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size286 MB57 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKateryna MomotovaMagic Lamp Technologies Limited

Customer experience

Pocket Wiki for Factorio

All ratings37 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%

MapGenie

All ratings1,490 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive34.1%
Neutral22.2%
Negative43.7%

Bugs and requests

Pocket Wiki for Factorio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MapGenie

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Marking locations as found not working
  • Map not loading properly, showing only white background
  • Logging in and out issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add timers for Helltide, Legion, and World Boss
  • Option to select and view specific regions
  • Ability to reset found locations
  • Improve map loading and stability

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Pocket Wiki for Factorio

One-time8
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Smаll tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$1.99
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  • Large tip2 variants$3.99
  • Generous tip2 variants$7.99
  • Enormous tip2 variants$16.99
  • Ginormous tip$41.99
  • Royal tip2 variants$84.99
1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Diablo 4 Map PRO Upgrade$9.99

Questions

Is Pocket Wiki for Factorio free?
Pocket Wiki for Factorio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Wiki for Factorio or MapGenie?
MapGenie is rated higher. Pocket Wiki for Factorio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Pocket Wiki for Factorio or MapGenie have ads?
Both Pocket Wiki for Factorio and MapGenie show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Wiki for Factorio or MapGenie?
Pocket Wiki for Factorio ships an update every 16 months, and MapGenie every 2 months. Most recently, Pocket Wiki for Factorio was updated on October 24, 2026 and MapGenie on October 21, 2026.

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