# Tarnished Academy vs MapGenie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapGenie at 100% against Tarnished Academy's 0%. MapGenie also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6). Tarnished Academy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tarnished Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tarnished Academy's written reviews are positive against 100% of MapGenie's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tarnished Academy | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarnished-academy/id1618858092/reviews) | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-gow-map/id1644855201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Arian Mohajer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169639411) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## What reviewers say

### Tarnished Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarnished-academy/id1618858092)

This app lets users showcase their in-game creations and find inspiration from others. Explore a database of builds or simply browse for ideas. Designed by fans for fans, it's a community space for showcasing and discovering in-game content.

**Highlights:** Showcase in-game builds, Search for build inspiration, Browse available builds, Fan-designed interface, Community showcase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-gow-map/id1644855201)

This fan-made interactive map helps players find over 1500 collectibles and complete all side quests in Midgard. Track your progress, take notes, and sync with the website for a comprehensive gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Over 1500 collectible locations, 35+ item categories, Quick search functionality, Progress synchronization with website, Progress tracking and notes, All game maps included

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoW Map PRO Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tarnished Academy free?

Tarnished Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MapGenie free?

MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tarnished Academy or MapGenie?

MapGenie is rated higher. Tarnished Academy averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do Tarnished Academy or MapGenie have ads?

MapGenie shows ads; Tarnished Academy does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*