Comparison

Guiding Ring vs Crimson 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

Crimson Map

This app provides a detailed map for Crimson Desert, highlighting points of interest like Abyss Nexuses and map reveal bells. It allows users to save their progress and organize their exploration of Pywel's strongholds, caves, and landmarks.

Highlights
  • Detailed Pywel map
  • Abyss Nexus locations
  • Map reveal bell locations
  • Save game progress
  • Organize exploration
  • Landmark identification
Features
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The newest guide for Crimson Desert has just arrived. Want to find the nearest Abyss Nexus, or find all bells to reveal the map? Here you will find a detailed map of Pywel, with all the strongholds, caves, landmarks and more. You'll also be able to save your progress in the game, so you'll be able to keep your map organized and explore new places more easily. *Some options are only unlocked after purchase. **Crimson Map is a third party App. The developer of this software is not affiliated with Pearl Abyss in any way. Privacy policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r363qBFglX1MawViEcYgSHbB508MW4an Terms of service: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N6wuZbthPCChFerp0eRaDGOtW1AQC1W9

Screenshots

Guiding Ring4 screens
Crimson Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guiding Ring at 59% against Crimson Map's 21%. Guiding Ring also leads on iOS requirement (14.5 vs 18.0). Crimson Map's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Guiding Ring sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Crimson Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crimson Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 208 and 299 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Guiding Ring's written reviews are positive against 21% of Crimson Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guiding Ring ships an update every 5 days, Crimson Map every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Guiding Ring versus Crimson Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuiding RingCrimson Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (208 ratings)4.6 (299 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews — better21.1% of reviews
Number of ratings208299 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB170 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAgile Apps LLCFelipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda

Customer experience

Guiding Ring

All ratings207 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral13.2%
Negative27.5%

Crimson Map

All ratings294 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral36.8%
Negative42.1%

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

Crimson 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
2 purchases

Crimson Map

Subscriptions1
  • Full access (3 Months)$2.993 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$9.99

Questions

Is Guiding Ring free?
Guiding Ring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crimson Map free?
Crimson Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guiding Ring or Crimson Map?
Crimson Map is rated higher. Guiding Ring averages 4.2 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Crimson Map averages 4.6 from 299 ratings.
Do Guiding Ring or Crimson Map have ads?
Neither Guiding Ring nor Crimson Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guiding Ring or Crimson Map?
Guiding Ring ships an update every 5 days, and Crimson Map every 3 days. Most recently, Guiding Ring was updated on November 3, 2026 and Crimson Map on November 9, 2026.

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