Comparison

MapGenie vs Rune Helper

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

Rune Helper

This app is a comprehensive toolkit for Old School RuneScape players. It offers live Grand Exchange prices, detailed item and monster databases, skill training guides, and customizable timers with notifications. Advanced features include DPS calculators, clue scroll solvers, and collection log trackers.

Highlights
  • Live Grand Exchange prices
  • Item and monster databases
  • Skill training guides
  • Farming and activity timers with notifications
  • Quest guide with progress tracking
  • Fairy ring directory
  • Pro tools (DPS calculator, clue solver, etc.)
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Rune Helper is the ultimate companion app for Old School RuneScape (OSRS). Track live Grand Exchange prices, browse 1,700+ combat items with live GE prices, explore 1,100+ monsters, reference how to master all 25 skills, manage farming timers with push notifications, follow and track progress on the optimal quest order, look up fairy ring codes, and access even more tools with the pro version. Everything you need for OSRS accessible in one app. ◆ LIVE GE PRICES & MARKET TOOLS ◆ • Browse and search 5,000+ Grand Exchange items with real-time prices • Interactive price charts with 7 time ranges (5m to 90d) • Filter by F2P/Members, price range, top gainers, top droppers • High Alch Calculator with profit sorting and buy limit tracking • Watchlist, Portfolio Tracker with profit/loss, and GE Index Graphs ◆ COMBAT EQUIPMENT DATABASE ◆ • Browse 1,700+ weapons, armor, ammunition, prayers, potions, and spells • View stats, bonuses, requirements, and live GE prices • Bookmark equipment for quick access ◆ BESTIARY ◆ • Explore 1,100+ monsters across 14 categories with full combat stats • View weaknesses, immunities, drop tables with odds, and bookmark favorites ◆ SKILLING HUB ◆ • All 25 OSRS skills with 970+ activities and training methods • Includes quests that provide skill XP • Filter activities by category within each skill • Sort by level requirement or XP granted to plan your training efficiently ◆ FARMING & ACTIVITY TIMERS ◆ • 65+ pre-loaded timers for herb runs, tree runs, birdhouse runs, and more • Create custom timers with push notifications • Filter, sort, pause, duplicate, and add notes to any timer ◆ QUEST GUIDE & FAIRY RINGS ◆ • 178 quests in optimal order with progress tracking toward 332 quest points • Complete fairy ring directory searchable by code or location ◆ PRO TOOLS ◆ • DPS Calculator: Compare weapon setups, calculate damage per second, and pick targets from the full bestiary • Boss Drop Tracker: Log kills, track drops, and monitor loot values • Clue Scroll Solver: Solutions for easy, medium, hard, elite, and master clues with difficulty filter • Slayer Guide: Task weights by master and efficient training strategies • XP Calculator: Calculate XP needed between levels for all 25 skills • Diary Tracker: Track 492 achievement diary tasks across all regions and tiers • Combat Tasks: Track 637 combat achievement tasks from easy to grandmaster • Collection Log: Track 1,866 items across all collection log categories • Gear Compare: Side-by-side equipment stat comparison • Profit Calculator: Find profitable skilling activities with live GE prices across 15 skills • Bookmarks: Quick access to bookmarked monsters and equipment • Dashboard: Overview of your progress across all trackers ◆ MORE FEATURES ◆ • Dark mode and light mode with multiple accent colors • Data backup: Export and import all progress, timers, quests, and watchlists • Offline access to timers, quests, fairy rings, bestiary, and skilling data • Fast, clean interface with powerful search, filters, and sorting • Built by active OSRS players and updated with new content Download Rune Helper today and level up your OSRS experience. Whether you're flipping on the Grand Exchange, grinding bosses, training skills, or chasing the quest cape—Rune Helper is the companion app you need for everything OSRS. Disclaimer: Rune Helper is an independent fan made app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Jagex Ltd or Old School RuneScape. All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
Rune Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MapGenie at 4.8 against Rune Helper's 3.5. MapGenie also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). Rune Helper's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 26 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Rune Helper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapGenie ships an update every 26 months, Rune Helper monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MapGenie versus Rune Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGenieRune Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB43 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedGTechnologies LLC

Customer experience

MapGenie

All ratings2,596 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral18.0%
Negative25.8%

Rune Helper

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Rune Helper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
3 purchases

Rune Helper

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Pro Tools$2.99
  • Ultimate$4.99

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rune Helper free?
Rune Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapGenie or Rune Helper?
MapGenie is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Rune Helper averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do MapGenie or Rune Helper have ads?
Both MapGenie and Rune Helper show ads.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or Rune Helper?
MapGenie ships an update every 26 months, and Rune Helper monthly. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on October 27, 2026 and Rune Helper on October 24, 2026.

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