# Game Guide for Dark Souls III vs MapGenie

Game Guide for Dark Souls III and MapGenie both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Game Guide for Dark Souls III's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's. Game Guide for Dark Souls III also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 26 months). MapGenie's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 47) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game Guide for Dark Souls III sells 3 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Game Guide for Dark Souls III against 4.8 for MapGenie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 2.6K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Game Guide for Dark Souls III's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's.

Game Guide for Dark Souls III ships an update monthly, MapGenie every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Guide for Dark Souls III | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-guide-for-dark-souls-iii/id1563080579/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-elden-ring-map/id1618843254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 618 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pianometal Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773657028) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Guide for Dark Souls III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-guide-for-dark-souls-iii/id1563080579)

Master Dark Souls III with this comprehensive, ad-free guide. It offers detailed information on bosses, locations, items, and more, with minimal spoilers. Includes all DLC content and customization options to enhance your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Boss and Mini-Boss information, Detailed Locations, NPC and Item guides, Magic and Covenant details, Achievement tracking, DLC content included

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Thanks! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Toast | $1.99 | one-time |
| Praise The Sun | $2.99 | one-time |


### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-elden-ring-map/id1618843254)

Navigate the vast world of Elden Ring with this unofficial interactive map. Discover over 4000 locations, track your progress, and mark points of interest. Essential for any Tarnished seeking to conquer The Lands Between.

**Highlights:** Over 4000 locations, 70+ categories, Quicksearch functionality, Progress tracking, Note-taking on map, Website sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for 100% completion
- 🚀 Accurate map and item locations
- 💡 Ability to track progress
- 👍 Essential companion tool
- 👍 Useful for beginners and veterans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with marking locations as found
- 🐛 Map shifting when clicking on icons
- 🐛 Inability to see the actual map in some cases
- 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent login/sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- Map not loading properly
- Inability to mark locations as found
- Filters resetting randomly

**Requested features**

- Ability to reset/clear progress
- Improved search functionality
- More zoom/panning options
- Ability to hide found locations
- Support for DLC maps and quests


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Guide for Dark Souls III free?

Game Guide for Dark Souls III 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, Game Guide for Dark Souls III or MapGenie?

MapGenie is rated higher. Game Guide for Dark Souls III averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Game Guide for Dark Souls III or MapGenie have ads?

MapGenie shows ads; Game Guide for Dark Souls III does not.

### Which is updated more often, Game Guide for Dark Souls III or MapGenie?

Game Guide for Dark Souls III ships an update monthly, and MapGenie every 26 months. Most recently, Game Guide for Dark Souls III was updated on November 3, 2026 and MapGenie on November 7, 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.*