MapGenie vs Apex IQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Over 4000 locations
- 70+ categories
- Quicksearch functionality
- Progress tracking
- Note-taking on map
- Website sync
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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)!
Apex IQ
Enhance your Apex Legends experience with real-time map rotations, optimized legend team compositions, and the latest patch notes. Discover trending strategies and save your favorite setups for quick access.
- Live map rotations for ranked and casual
- Meta team compositions for various playstyles
- Trending legend compositions
- Latest patch notes integration
- Save favorite team compositions
- Legend and map insights
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Apex IQ: Your Ultimate Apex Companion Master every match with Apex IQ, the all-in-one companion app designed to elevate your gameplay. Whether you're a casual player or grinding the ranked ladder, Apex IQ helps you stay ahead with real-time map rotations, powerful legend team compositions, and instant access to the latest patch notes. Key Features: Live Map Rotations: Never miss your favorite map again. Apex IQ tracks both ranked and casual rotations, showing you the current map and a countdown to what’s next. Meta Team Compositions: Discover top-tier legend comps for every playstyle—whether you're playing edge, hybrid, or zone strategies—optimized using the latest game meta. Trending Comps: See what’s hot right now! Explore the most popular comps being used by players and stay competitive. Latest Patch Notes: Stay up to date with every change. We pull the newest patch notes directly so you’re always in the loop. Save Favorites: Create your own personal list of favorite comps for quick access anytime. Legend & Map Insights: Learn everything you need to know about every legend and map with detailed info at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apex IQ at 100% against MapGenie's 56%. Apex IQ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). MapGenie's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Apex IQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Apex IQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Apex IQ's.
MapGenie ships an update every 26 months, Apex IQ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapGenie | Apex IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.6K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited | Michael Fogel |
Customer experience
MapGenie
Apex IQ
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
Apex IQ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MapGenie
- Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
Apex IQ
No in-app purchases
