Comparison

MapGenie vs Crimson Pocket

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

Crimson Pocket

Features
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Crimson Pocket is your unofficial companion for Crimson Desert. Browse weapons, boss guides, and patch notes in one clean, mobile-friendly app built for players who want quick reference without searching across multiple sources. Whether you are planning your next build, preparing for a tough boss fight, or catching up on the latest game updates, Crimson Pocket keeps the essentials organized and easy to read. WEAPONS Explore a full weapon database with attack stats, types, rarity, drop locations, and detailed overviews. Search and filter by weapon type to find the gear that fits your playstyle. BOSSES Study boss guides with difficulty ratings, HP, chapter, location, strategy tips, and notable drops. Know what you are walking into before you engage. PATCH NOTES Read the latest game updates and full changelogs. See balance changes, new content, and fixes from recent patches in one place. FAVORITES Save weapons and bosses you care about. Access your saved items quickly from Home and Profile. PROFILE Set a display name and optional profile photo. Your data stays on your device. Export or delete your local data anytime from Profile. WHY PLAYERS USE CRIMSON POCKET - Clean dark interface designed for comfortable reading - Fast navigation between Home, Weapons, Bosses, and Patches - Offline-friendly reference content for core game data - Favorites for quick return access to saved items - No account or login required to browse content BUILT FOR FANS Crimson Pocket is a fan-made companion app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Pearl Abyss Corp. or Crimson Desert. All game names, trademarks, and related assets belong to their respective owners. Game data including weapons, bosses, and patch notes is provided for reference only. We aim for accuracy but do not guarantee that all information is complete or up to date at every moment. PRIVACY Your display name, profile picture, favorites, and preferences are stored locally on your device. We do not operate our own servers for profile data. The app may show ads through Google AdMob. See the in-app Privacy Policy for details on advertising and tracking choices on iOS. Download Crimson Pocket and keep your Crimson Desert reference guide in your pocket.

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
Crimson Pocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crimson Pocket at none against MapGenie's 1. Crimson Pocket also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Crimson Pocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MapGenie versus Crimson Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGenieCrimson Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 26 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedSOUFINAE HABIT

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

Crimson Pocket

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

Crimson Pocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crimson Pocket free?
Crimson Pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapGenie or Crimson Pocket have ads?
Both MapGenie and Crimson Pocket show ads.

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