Comparison

MapGenie vs PocketDex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MapGenie

This fan-made map app helps players find over 1000 locations and 50+ categories of items and points of interest. It allows for progress tracking, note-taking, and quick searching to aid in game completion.

Highlights
  • Over 1000 locations
  • 50+ categories
  • Quick search functionality
  • Progress synchronization
  • Progress tracker
  • Note-taking on map
Features
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An unofficial fan-made map for Arceus. Find all collectibles and explore Hisui with this completionist's map ! FEATURES: • Over 1000 locations - Find all Requests, Wisps, Rare Spawns, Unowns & more! • 50+ categories - including Old Verses, Materials, Fast Travel Points & Tumblestones • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the MapGenie website • 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. 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 the developers of this game!

About

PocketDex

This unofficial companion guide helps you track your progress in Pokopia. Monitor your Pokémon collection, discover habitats, and manage in-game items and recipes. It's a comprehensive tool for explorers and collectors.

Highlights
  • Track Pokédex progress
  • Filter Pokémon by type, status, name
  • Optimize Pokémon house neighbors
  • Explore Pokémon habitats and conditions
  • Detailed Pokémon profiles
  • Browse furniture, items, and recipes
  • Track collectibles (relics, fossils, CDs)
Features
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This is an unofficial companion guide for the game and is not affiliated with Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Track everything in the game! PocketDex helps you track every friend, habitat, and discovery across the game's regions. - Track your Pokédex progress by seeing which Pokemon you've befriended and which ones are still missing. - Quickly filter by type, status, or name to find the Pokémon you need. - Optimize the neighbors for each Pokémon's house. - Explore habitats to learn where Pokémon appear and what items or conditions are required to encounter them. - Each Pokémon includes a detailed profile with types, locations, and specialties. - Look up all furniture and items in the game and their possible sources or ways to learn how to craft. - Browse every crafting and cooking recipe and building kit to plan your crafting and construction. - Track your collected relics, fossils and CDs to complete your collectibles. Some data was compiled using community resources, Facebook groups, reddit threads and other fansites - Special credits to Serebii.net and Bulbapedia for some of the information. Legal Disclaimer PocketDex is an unofficial fan-made companion app designed to help players explore the game's region more easily. This app provides informational references about Pokémon, habitats, and gameplay mechanics so players can track their discoveries and organize their progress. PocketDex is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by Nintendo, GAME FREAK, Creatures Inc., or The Pokémon Company. All Pokémon names, characters, and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Pokémon and Pokémon character names are trademarks of Nintendo, GAME FREAK, and The Pokémon Company. Some images and game-related assets used in this app may be copyrighted by their respective owners and are included for informational and reference purposes only. No copyright or trademark infringement is intended. Pokémon © Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK.

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
PocketDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PocketDex at none against MapGenie's shown. PocketDex also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 48 months) and ratings volume (199 vs 21). MapGenie's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 PocketDex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MapGenie against 4.9 for PocketDex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketDex has 199 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 98% of PocketDex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapGenie ships an update every 48 months, PocketDex every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MapGenie versus PocketDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGeniePocketDex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (21 ratings)4.9 (199 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better97.9% of reviews
Number of ratings21199 — better
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB53 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedMor Almalach

Customer experience

MapGenie

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PocketDex

All ratings198 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Arceus Map PRO Upgrade$6.99
1 purchases

PocketDex

One-time1
  • Tip$2.99

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketDex free?
PocketDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapGenie or PocketDex?
PocketDex is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while PocketDex averages 4.9 from 199 ratings.
Do MapGenie or PocketDex have ads?
MapGenie shows ads; PocketDex does not.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or PocketDex?
MapGenie ships an update every 48 months, and PocketDex every 4 days. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on November 3, 2026 and PocketDex on October 31, 2026.

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