# Guiding Ring vs Elden Map

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Guiding Ring | Elden Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guiding-ring-elden-companion/id1614662488/reviews) | **[4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elden-map-interactive-map/id1617468354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **56.8% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 20 MB | 550 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agile Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735876999) | [ErxiangHeyi Information](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735695526) |

## What reviewers say

### Guiding Ring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guiding-ring-elden-companion/id1614662488)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Access (Promo) | $11.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Banana-sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee-sized Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sub-sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pizza-sized Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent map feature and navigation
- ✅ Comprehensive item and boss tracking checklist
- 📍 Helpful for finding NPC questlines and locations
- 🎮 Great companion guide for Elden Ring gameplay
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model frustration and paywall concerns
- 🐛 App crashes and auto-closing issues
- 🐛 Black screen glitches requiring restart
- 🐛 Pro subscription not unlocking features despite payment
- 📺 Intrusive full-screen pop-up ads

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Elden Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elden-map-interactive-map/id1617468354)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock DLC&Wiki | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*