MapGenie vs LootBar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapGenie
This fan-made companion app helps players navigate the world of Horizon Forbidden West. It features over 1000 locations, including collectibles and machine spawns, with progress tracking and note-taking capabilities.
- Over 1000 locations tracked
- 50+ collectible categories
- Progress tracker
- Note-taking on map
- Interior dungeon maps
- Website progress sync
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An unofficial fan-made map for Forbidden West. Track your progress and find all collectibles & machines with this handy companion! FEATURES: • Over 1000 locations - Find all collectibles, datapoints, side quests, machine spawns, ruin locations and more! • 50+ categories including Tallnecks, Metal Flowers, War Totems, Black Boxes and Signal Lenses. • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/horizon-forbidden-west • 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. • Interior Maps - maps included for all dungeons/cauldrons 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 Guerrilla Games (the guys behind Horizon)
LootBar
This platform offers PC and console gamers a secure place to buy game CD-Keys, in-game items, and virtual currency. It features competitive prices, instant transactions, and 24/7 customer support for a reliable shopping experience.
- Game CD-Key purchases
- In-game item purchases
- Game coin purchases
- Competitive prices
- Instant transactions
- 24/7 customer support
- Top-level security
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LootBar is a trusted one-stop place for gamers, offering online shopping for a wide range of PC and console game, including game CD-Key purchases, in-game item purchases, game coins purchases, and much more.. With a rich selection of game products, competitive prices, and a user-friendly interface, LootBar is loved by players around the world. Product Features Best Prices: Get your favorite game products at the best prices available — from affordable and secure game currency to reliable CD-Keys for top Steam games. Instant Game Transactions: Anytime, anywhere, purchase Steam game redemption codes, PC game currency, and other in-game content directly and instantly. Shop with Confidence : Rest assured, our platform is professional and trustworthy. For every gamer transaction, we provide protection. If any issue is caused by the platform or our merchant, we will compxensate you according to our policies. 24/7 Customer Support: Our dedicated support team is always on standby to resolve transaction issues, handle disputes, provide satisfactory solutions, and ensure a worry-free experience throughout your entire game trading journey. Top-Level Security: Your data and transactions are continuously monitored and protected. We guarantee your safety against fraud and all other threats. Intuitive Interface: Powered by technology, every screen in our app is clean, fast, and responsive — ensuring a smooth and seamless shopping experience. Multiple Login Options: Sign in however you prefer — choose the login method that works best for you. Incredible Promotions: We offer a wide variety of promotions. As a new user, you can grab selected PC game products for just $0.01! Don't hesitate — download the app now and enjoy amazing deals!
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Verdict
MapGenie and LootBar both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of LootBar's written reviews are positive against 0% of MapGenie's. LootBar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 49 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LootBar asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MapGenie against 4.6 for LootBar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LootBar has 701 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 89% of LootBar's.
MapGenie ships an update every 49 months, LootBar every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | MapGenie | LootBar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (30 ratings) — better | 4.6 (701 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 89.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 | 701 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited | Lootbar Pte. Ltd. |
Customer experience
MapGenie
LootBar
Bugs and requests
MapGenie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
LootBar
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login issues
- Inconsistent pricing across platforms
Requested features
3 requests- More payment options
- Improved in-app navigation
- Expanded game/platform support
In-app purchases
MapGenie
- HFW Map PRO Upgrade$6.99
LootBar
No in-app purchases
