Comparison

MapGenie vs TK8

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

TK8

Access detailed move data for every character in Tekken 8. Filter characters and moves with powerful search functions. Save notes on strategies and counterplay, pinning important memos for quick access.

Highlights
  • Character search filter
  • Detailed move data
  • Move filtering by name/input
  • Note-taking for strategies
  • Pinning and searching memos
Features
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Character Filtering - Quickly find any character using the search filter. Frame Data by Character - View detailed move data for each character. - Filter moves by move name, command input, and more. Memo - Take notes on character strategies, counterplay, and more. - Pin important memos to the top and search through them instantly.

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
TK83 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MapGenie at 4.8 against TK8's 3.8. MapGenie also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). TK8's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TK8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 2.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 67% of TK8's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapGenie ships an update every 26 months, TK8 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
MapGenie versus TK8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGenieTK8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedYOUNGGYUN MUN

Customer experience

MapGenie

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

TK8

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

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

TK8

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

TK8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TK8 free?
TK8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MapGenie or TK8?
MapGenie is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while TK8 averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do MapGenie or TK8 have ads?
MapGenie shows ads; TK8 does not.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or TK8?
MapGenie ships an update every 26 months, and TK8 monthly. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on September 24, 2026 and TK8 on September 15, 2026.

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