# Artillery Calculator vs MapGenie

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Artillery Calculator at none against MapGenie's 1. Artillery Calculator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 56%). MapGenie's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 40). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Artillery Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Artillery Calculator against 4.8 for MapGenie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 2.6K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Artillery Calculator's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's.

Artillery Calculator ships an update every 8 months, MapGenie every 26 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artillery Calculator | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artillery-calculator/id1604095506/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-elden-ring-map/id1618843254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bad Condor LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604095508) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## What reviewers say

### Artillery Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artillery-calculator/id1604095506)

This tool helps players of a specific war simulation game achieve precise artillery targeting. It calculates the necessary elevation for artillery rounds based on target distance, ensuring accurate strikes against enemies.

**Highlights:** Pinpoint artillery accuracy, Target sighting assistance, Distance to target input, Elevation (Mil) readout, Number pad or slider input

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Artillery Calculator free?

Artillery Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MapGenie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Artillery Calculator or MapGenie?

MapGenie is rated higher. Artillery Calculator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Artillery Calculator or MapGenie have ads?

MapGenie shows ads; Artillery Calculator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Artillery Calculator or MapGenie?

Artillery Calculator ships an update every 8 months, and MapGenie every 26 months. Most recently, Artillery Calculator was updated on November 3, 2026 and MapGenie on November 3, 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.*