# Tarnished Academy vs MapGenie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapGenie at 47% against Tarnished Academy's 0%. MapGenie also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (162 vs 12). Tarnished Academy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, 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, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 162 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tarnished Academy's written reviews are positive against 47% 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) | **[4.8 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-bg3-map/id6466304443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **162** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 55 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-bg3-map/id6466304443)

This fan-made map app helps players navigate a popular fantasy RPG. Discover over 3,000 locations, including gear, quests, and secrets, with a progress tracker and note-taking features. It covers all game acts and offers quick search functionality.

**Highlights:** Over 3,000 locations, 40+ categories, Quicksearch functionality, Progress tracker, Note-taking, All Acts covered

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BG3 Map PRO Upgrade | $9.99 | 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 4.8 from 162 ratings.

### Do Tarnished Academy or MapGenie have ads?

Neither Tarnished Academy nor MapGenie shows ads.

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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.*