Comparison

MapGenie vs SC Ship Database

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

SC Ship Database

This app serves as a comprehensive reference for Star Citizen pilots, offering a detailed ship database, a loadout customization tool, and ship comparison features. It also provides access to the latest news from the game developers and crafting blueprints.

Highlights
  • Complete ship roster with filters
  • Ship loadout customization tool
  • Side-by-side ship comparison
  • Save favorite ships and loadouts
  • In-app developer news feed
  • Crafting blueprint lookup
Features
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SC Ship Database is the essential companion app for Star Citizen pilots. Whether you're choosing your next ship, optimizing your loadout, or keeping up with the latest from Cloud Imperium Games, everything you need is right here. SHIP DATABASE Browse the complete roster of Star Citizen ships — over 230 and counting. Filter by manufacturer, size, role, and flight status. See pricing in both aUEC and real-world USD, and save your favorites for quick access. SHIP LOADOUT TOOL Build and customize ship loadouts with the full component catalog. Select weapons by DPS, choose shields, missiles, power plants, and more. See your stealth profile rating and save your builds for later. COMPARE SHIPS Put any two or more ships side by side across Overview, Combat, and Engineering tabs. Color-coded stats make it instantly clear which ship wins in every category. MY FAVORITES Heart any ship to add it to your personal favorites list. Your picks are saved locally — no account needed. SAVED LOADOUTS Save and revisit your custom loadouts anytime. Name them, browse them, and pick up where you left off. CIG NEWS Stay up to date with the latest Comm-Link posts, patch reports, roadmap roundups, and monthly reports directly from Cloud Imperium Games — all in one feed. CRAFTING BLUEPRINTS Look up crafting recipes for weapons and gear. See required materials, SCU quantities, and quality effects at Q0 through Q1000 with interactive sliders. --- This is an unofficial community fan project. SC Ship Database is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Cloud Imperium Games or Roberts Space Industries.

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
SC Ship Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SC Ship Database at none against MapGenie's 1. SC Ship Database also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 26 months). MapGenie's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 13). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. SC Ship Database asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 2.6K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 60% of SC Ship Database'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, SC Ship Database weekly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MapGenie versus SC Ship Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGenieSC Ship Database
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB35 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedDigital Horizon Software LLC

Customer experience

MapGenie

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

SC Ship Database

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

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

SC Ship Database

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

SC Ship Database

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SC Ship Database free?
SC Ship Database is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MapGenie or SC Ship Database?
MapGenie is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while SC Ship Database averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do MapGenie or SC Ship Database have ads?
MapGenie shows ads; SC Ship Database does not.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or SC Ship Database?
MapGenie ships an update every 26 months, and SC Ship Database weekly. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on October 19, 2026 and SC Ship Database on October 19, 2026.

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