# GI Guide vs MapGenie

GI Guide and MapGenie both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of GI Guide's written reviews are positive against 34% of MapGenie's. GI Guide also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GI Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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 GI Guide against 4.6 for MapGenie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 850 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of GI Guide's written reviews are positive against 34% of MapGenie's.

GI Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, MapGenie every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GI Guide | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (850 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gi-guide/id1614080586/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-diablo-4-map/id6446646732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 850 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Saron Surendran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591130520) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## What reviewers say

### GI Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gi-guide/id1614080586)

This fan-made helper app provides real-time notifications for in-game codes, daily reminders for materials and events, and tools to track progress. It offers character build guides, wish simulators, and quiz games to enhance your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Primogem code notifications, Daily material and event reminders, Resin and timer trackers, Character and weapon progress planner, Wish simulator and calculator, Character build guides, Quiz games

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genshin Notifier subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Reminders for daily check-in, talent book days, and resin
- 👍 Helpful for prefarm materials and wish tracking
- 🚀 Convenient features like character guides and material lookup
- 👍 Useful for beginners and casual players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🤑 Excessive ads and paid features
- 🔌 Connectivity problems, especially in certain regions
- 🔍 Missing some key features like resin sync and interactive map integration

**Reported bugs**

- Daily rewards not working due to endless loading loop
- Wish simulator not functioning properly (blank screen)
- Accidental clicks on ads
- Some content not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Link to interactive map and boss details
- Update wish simulator to latest game version
- Add Russian language support
- Integrate user's Genshin account for better personalization


### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-diablo-4-map/id6446646732)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diablo 4 Map PRO Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Detailed and accurate map
- 👍 Helpful for finding Lilith Altars
- 🚀 Great interface and easy to use
- 👍 Superb tracking tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with marking locations as found
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔋 Causes phone overheating
- 🔒 Unreliable login/authentication

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GI Guide free?

GI Guide 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, GI Guide or MapGenie?

GI Guide is rated higher. GI Guide averages 4.7 out of 5 from 850 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do GI Guide or MapGenie have ads?

Both GI Guide and MapGenie show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GI Guide or MapGenie?

GI Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and MapGenie every 2 months. Most recently, GI Guide was updated on September 24, 2026 and MapGenie on September 24, 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.*