Comparison

Guiding Ring vs Elden Map

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

Head to head
About

Guiding Ring

This app helps players track quests, NPCs, and game locations with detailed guides and an interactive map. It allows for note-taking, progress tracking, and managing collectibles across multiple playthroughs. Unlock all features with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Quest and NPC tracking
  • Interactive game map
  • Step-by-step walkthrough guides
  • Collectible checklist
  • Game journal and notes
  • Boss strategies
  • Rune farming locations
Features
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Track Quests, NPCs, and Game Locations. Follow step-by-step & walkthrough guides. Explore and checkmark more than 2,300 entries: bosses, materials, equipment, ashes of war, creatures, and more. Create game journals and save notes about your progress. Use unofficial interactive map for Elden. The map contains locations of all game items, bosses, creatures, etc. Track collectibles with a built-in check list. You can check or uncheck your entries easily and add notes for future reference. FEATURES - Record quests and keep track of your progress by adding text details - Add & Track NPCs in your game and attach notes to remember their stories - Discover and Follow hand-crafted Boss Guides with strategies on how to defeat them - Find best Rune Farming locations & study guides to level up quicker - Explore detailed information about in game content: weapons, armor, sorcery, ashes, etc - Checkmark items and collectibles with a built-in check list - Record number of deaths in the games - Enter Game Locations when you discover new points of interest and add story details - Attach NPCs to Quests and Locations to keep track of everything in your favorite games - Add Bosses and write down notes regarding their moves and abilities - Track multiple Playthroughs and always be on track of your game - See game achievements and easily checkmark them - Built from ground up using latest SwiftUI framework - Support light and dark modes - No ads - No personal information is tracked or stored. Period. DISCLAIMER - This app and its makers are not affiliated, sponsored, endorsed or associated with FromSoftware or Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Any unauthorized reposting or storing of game contents and/or violations of intellectual property rights is the sole responsibility of the user. The creation and maintenance of the app is permitted until withdrawal. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS This App contains a subscription. You can download the app for free and subscribe to “PRO Access” to get access to all features. If you choose to subscribe, you will be charged a weekly, monthly, or annual subscription fee according to your country and based on your choice. The subscription fee will be shown in the app before you complete the payment. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription term, unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the term. Subscription renewals cost the same as the original subscription, and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time after purchase by going to your iTunes Account Settings. Refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. By using Guiding Ring, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy: https://rpgguideme.app/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://rpgguideme.app/service-terms/ Terms of Use: https://rpgguideme.app/terms/

About

Elden Map

An offline interactive map application designed to help players navigate and discover items within a popular fantasy game. It offers features like category filtering, multi-device synchronization, and coordinate-based positioning.

Highlights
  • Offline map functionality
  • Item location discovery
  • Category filtering
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Coordinate-based positioning
  • Quick image sharing
Features
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hey come check out Discord with us : "hTKzmak" Elden Interactive map Support offline use without network, keep the game updated synchronously, easily find the location of items for faders, and constantly update powerful functions. [Map] Offline use, support above ground and underground, native speed experience [Category filtering]Support multi-select category query [Multi-device synchronization] Support iCloud synchronization, no longer have to worry about changing mobile phones and data loss [Coordinates] Filter by keywords and categories, accurate and fast positioning, and quick collection [Share] Quickly generate and share pictures to communicate with friends Disclaimer: Elden Map is a third party App. The developer of this software is not affiliated with fromSoftware/Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. in any way. However, the creation and maintenance is permitted until withdrawal.

Screenshots

Guiding Ring4 screens
Elden Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Guiding Ring at Free against Elden Map's $1.99. Guiding Ring also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 42%) and ratings volume (205 vs 40). On rating, update cadence, 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

Guiding Ring is free to download; Elden Map costs $1.99 up front. Guiding Ring sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Elden Map 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 — 4.2 for Guiding Ring against 4.3 for Elden Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guiding Ring has 205 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Guiding Ring's written reviews are positive against 42% of Elden Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Guiding Ring versus Elden Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuiding RingElden Map
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.2 (205 ratings)4.3 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews — better42.1% of reviews
Number of ratings205 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB550 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAgile Apps LLCErxiangHeyi Information

Customer experience

Guiding Ring

All ratings205 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral14.8%
Negative28.4%

Elden Map

All ratings40 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral26.3%
Negative31.6%

Bugs and requests

Guiding Ring

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on startup or after character name entry
  • Black screen glitches requiring app restart
  • Pro subscription not activating despite payment confirmation
  • Map feature not loading or displaying
  • Resistances and absorption data failing to load
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  • Map jumping when clicking on items
  • Pop-up ads not closing properly
  • Payment processing issues for pro subscription
  • Tracking limit of 50 items not removed with pro
  • Invalid signature error on feedback feature

Requested features

10 requests
  • Build maker and save custom builds
  • Favorite or bookmark items for quick access
  • Recommended level for bosses and areas
  • Bulk check/uncheck multiple items at once
  • Account syncing across iPhone and MacBook
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  • Direct account linking with Xbox/PlayStation/Steam
  • Step-by-step DLC guides
  • Improved sorting by item type and weapon class
  • Search function improvements
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription

Elden Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Guiding Ring

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Access$1.991 Month
  • Pro Access$4.991 Month
  • Pro Access$9.991 Year
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  • Pro Access (Promo)$11.991 Year
  • Pro Access$14.991 Year
  • Annual Pro Access$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Banana-sized Tip$0.99
  • Coffee-sized Tip$2.99
  • Sub-sized Tip$4.99
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  • Pizza-sized Tip$9.99
1 purchases

Elden Map

One-time1
  • Unlock DLC&Wiki$2.99

Questions

Is Guiding Ring free?
Guiding Ring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elden Map free?
Elden Map costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Guiding Ring or Elden Map?
Elden Map is rated higher. Guiding Ring averages 4.2 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Elden Map averages 4.3 from 40 ratings.
Do Guiding Ring or Elden Map have ads?
Neither Guiding Ring nor Elden Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guiding Ring or Elden Map?
Guiding Ring ships an update every 5 days, and Elden Map every 5 days. Most recently, Guiding Ring was updated on September 24, 2026 and Elden Map on September 25, 2026.

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