# Cartographer for Minecraft vs MapWizard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapWizard at 100% against Cartographer for Minecraft's 51%. MapWizard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Cartographer for Minecraft's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (549 vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cartographer for Minecraft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MapWizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapWizard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cartographer for Minecraft has 549 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Cartographer for Minecraft's written reviews are positive against 100% of MapWizard's.

Cartographer for Minecraft ships an update monthly, MapWizard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cartographer for Minecraft | MapWizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartographer-for-minecraft/id1642956379/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapwizard-rdr2-map-and-tracker/id6761485334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **549** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 61 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michele Cantelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1303530062) | [GOVAND QADER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681109567) |

## What reviewers say

### Cartographer for Minecraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartographer-for-minecraft/id1642956379)

Easily track and organize important locations within your Minecraft world. Visualize biomes, structures, and custom points of interest on an interactive map. Plan your builds and never lose your favorite spots again.

**Highlights:** Mark and organize custom points of interest, Interactive world map with biomes, Visualize major Minecraft structures, Store all world coordinates in one place, Plan world infrastructures and farms, Supports Java and Bedrock editions (1.19+)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cartographer Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Cartographer Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate biome and structure mapping
- 🚀 Useful for exploring Minecraft worlds
- 💡 Convenient mobile alternative to Chunkbase
- 🎨 Visually appealing user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when trying to locate certain structures
- 🔒 Limited free features, requires subscription
- 🔍 Inaccurate nether fortress and end city locations
- 🔋 App freezes and becomes unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Seed not recognized for some worlds
- Markers disappear after app restart
- Coordinates not matching in-game locations
- Persistent loading circle, app becomes unusable

**Requested features**

- Add search function to find specific structures
- Increase free POI limit and world slots
- Improve accuracy for nether and end structures
- Provide a legend for biome color coding
- Add support for Minecraft Bedrock edition


### MapWizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapwizard-rdr2-map-and-tracker/id6761485334)

This companion app enhances the Red Dead Redemption 2 experience by providing an interactive map to discover locations, track collectibles, and monitor progress. It features custom pins, animal heatmaps, and offline support for seamless exploration.

**Highlights:** Interactive RDR2 map with zoom and controls, Customizable pins with notes and icons, Animal heatmaps for faster hunting, Collectible and location tracking, Progress overview for 100% completion, Offline map support, Integrated YouTube guides

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cartographer for Minecraft free?

Cartographer for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MapWizard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cartographer for Minecraft or MapWizard?

MapWizard is rated higher. Cartographer for Minecraft averages 3.9 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while MapWizard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cartographer for Minecraft or MapWizard have ads?

MapWizard shows ads; Cartographer for Minecraft does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cartographer for Minecraft or MapWizard?

Cartographer for Minecraft ships an update monthly, and MapWizard every 2 months. Most recently, Cartographer for Minecraft was updated on October 23, 2026 and MapWizard on October 13, 2026.

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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.*