Comparison

MapGenie vs Pocket Guide

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

Head to head
About

MapGenie

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
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An unofficial fan-made map for EldenRing. Souls games are hard and sometimes you need a companion - so take this interactive map of The Lands Between for when you need it! FEATURES: • Over 4000 locations - Find all Flask Upgrades, Keys, Dragons, Rare Weapons & Hidden Quests • 70+ categories - including Dungeon Bosses, Ashes of War, Talismans, Golden Seeds, Teardrop Scarabs & more! • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/elden-ring • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your collectables. • Take Notes - marking places of interest by adding notes to the map. • Maps for the overworld and all underground areas If you find a bug, or have any suggestions for the app, please use the 'Send Feedback' option below to let us know! Disclaimer: MapGenie is in no way affiliated with FromSoftware (the developers of ER)!

About

Pocket Guide

This app provides a comprehensive and customizable guide for Mortal Kombat 1. Access all character moves, combos, Fatalities, and Brutalities. Create and save your own custom combos with an interactive creator.

Highlights
  • All character moves, combos, and finishers
  • Custom combo creator
  • Brutality instructions
  • Character notes section
  • Customizable button layouts
  • Ad-free experience
Features
Currently charting
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The MK1 Pocket Guide is the fastest and most customizable Mortal Kombat 1 guide available. Keep this app handy to learn every move, combo, and Fatality, study how perform every Brutality, then create and store your own Kustom Kombos! --------------------------------- OVERVIEW --------------------------------- - Completely ad-free - NO ADS anywhere! - All Fatalities , Brutalities, special moves, finishers, basic and combo attacks for all characters and Kameos (including DLC characters as they are released) - Special Move Highlights for a quick glance, and Detail for full info - All Brutality requirements (note: must be unlocked through Character Mastery first) - Kustom Kombo creator - Automatically remembers the last Kameo you chose for each character - Customizable button layouts (PS, Xbox, numbers, etc) - Always-on screen for at-a-glance viewing - Notes section for each character - Switch sides (facing right or left) - Character lore (tap portrait for info) This unofficial companion app is an interactive and customizable reference guide for the video game Mortal Kombat 1 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (mobile game excluded). In the middle of a fight but forgot how to do your character's finishing move? Don't have time to pause and look at the moves list because you're playing online? Want to store your awesome combos? Keep this app handy for a quick glance during and between rounds! Now you'll have fast, easy access to every character's Special Moves, Kombos, Fatalities, and Brutalities, including the unlockable and downloadable characters. Create and store your own custom combos with the Kreate-A-Kombo feature. Or use the Notes section for each character for tips and progress. --------------------------------- KUSTOM KOMBO KREATOR --------------------------------- Enter and save your own Kustom Kombos! After practicing to figure out how to chain together special moves and combos to make even longer, more devastating combos, you can use the interactive and fully editable Kreate-A-Kombo (including copy/paste) feature to save them for later. --------------------------------- BRUTALITIES --------------------------------- Instructions on how to perform every Brutality (NOTE: must be unlocked via Character Mastery) --------------------------------- CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS --------------------------------- Choose your button layout - Options include Universal (front punch, back punch, front kick, back kick, etc), PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC button layouts, as well as numbered (1, 2, 3, 4) for the purists. There is also a P2 option to switch between facing right or left. --------------------------------- CHARACTER NOTES --------------------------------- Each character has their own Notes section. Track your progress, write down new combo ideas, or save a quick tip about an awesome move you saw someone use online. --------------------------------- NO INTERNET REQUIRED --------------------------------- All info in this app is contained and stored directly on your iDevice. This app is coded in pure, native iOS, which means FAST access to the moves whenever and wherever you need them. This app is for Mortal Kombat 1 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Mobile game excluded. --------------------------------- SUGGESTIONS --------------------------------- If you find a mistake or have a suggestion for improvement, please let me know! Follow me @ddustinn on Twitter. And if you like the app, please leave a rating! :) --------------------------------- DISCLAIMER --------------------------------- Names, images, and information in this application are used with knowledge of Warner Bros. Intellectual Property department. MORTAL KOMBAT 1 Software © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., developed by NetherRealm Studios. This app is not licensed by, endorsed by, or associated with Warner Bros., NetherRealm Studios, or the makers of Mortal Kombat 1.

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
Pocket Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MapGenie at Free against Pocket Guide's $0.99. MapGenie also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 16). Pocket Guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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

MapGenie is free to download; Pocket Guide costs $0.99 up front. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pocket Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 2.6K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 53% of Pocket Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapGenie ships an update every 26 months, Pocket Guide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
MapGenie versus Pocket Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGeniePocket Guide
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better3.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews — better52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#126 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB34 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedDDustiNN

Customer experience

MapGenie

All ratings2,596 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral18.1%
Negative26.0%

Pocket Guide

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral26.3%
Negative21.1%

Bugs and requests

MapGenie

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Map not loading properly
  • Inability to mark locations as found
  • Filters resetting randomly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to reset/clear progress
  • Improved search functionality
  • More zoom/panning options
  • Ability to hide found locations
  • Support for DLC maps and quests

Pocket Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
None

Pocket Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Guide free?
Pocket Guide costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MapGenie or Pocket Guide?
MapGenie is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Pocket Guide averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.
Do MapGenie or Pocket Guide have ads?
MapGenie shows ads; Pocket Guide does not.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or Pocket Guide?
MapGenie ships an update every 26 months, and Pocket Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pocket Guide on September 25, 2026.

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