Comparison

MapGenie vs RDR2 Guide

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 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
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An unofficial fan-made map for Midgard. Use this interactive companion to find all collectibles and get 100% completion! FEATURES: • Over 1500 locations - Find all Nornir Chests, Treasure Map Solutions, Dragons, Legendary Weapons & Favors (Side Quests) • 35+ categories - including Chest Runes, Realm Tears, Valkyries, Yggdrasil’s Dews, Lore & more! • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io • 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. • All Maps Included - Midgard, Alfheim, Helheim, Jötunheim, Muspelheim & Niflheim 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 game developers!

About

RDR2 Guide

Master the Wild West with this companion app for Red Dead Redemption 2. It features an interactive map, compendium guides, crafting recipes, and a comprehensive plant list to help you track your progress and find everything you need.

Highlights
  • Interactive map with location filters
  • Compendium for wildlife and legendary animals
  • Crafting ingredient tracking
  • Campfire and cooking recipes
  • Plant and herb guide
  • iCloud sync for progress
  • Global search functionality
Features
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Master the Wild West with RDR2 Guide, your essential companion for Red Dead Redemption 2. Whether you're hunting legendary animals, crafting the perfect satchel, or completing your compendium, this app keeps you organized and on track. Key Features: Interactive Map Locate all Legendary Animals, Legendary Fish, and key locations with precision. Filter pins to see exactly what you're looking for. Mark locations as "Found" to keep your map clean and focused. Complete Compendium Detailed guides for Wildlife, Legendary Animals, and Legendary Fish. View requirements, locations, and tips for every animal. Sort by Name or Size to find what you need quickly. Crafting & Shops Trapper: Track ingredients for Garment Sets and Equipment. Fence: Know exactly what you need for Trinkets and Talismans. Pearson: Don't miss out on Camp Upgrades and Satchels. Checklist: Mark items as crafted so you never hunt for the same pelt twice. Campfire & Cooking Complete recipe list for provisions, tonics, and ammo. See required ingredients and effects for every item. Plants & Herbs Comprehensive guide to all plants and herbs in the game. Locations and usage tips for every plant. iCloud Sync Keep your progress safe with iCloud Backup. Sync your found items, crafted gear, and checklists across all your devices. Global Search Instantly find any animal, item, recipe, or plant with powerful search. Disclaimer: This app is a third-party companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or specifically approved by Rockstar Games. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://halil851.github.io/rdr2-guide-terms/ Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/rdr2-guide/7f1ff15e-5bf0-4445-840a-2ce2680bf0ba/privacy

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
RDR2 Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MapGenie at 4.9 against RDR2 Guide's 3.9. MapGenie also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). RDR2 Guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 24 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. RDR2 Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 78% of RDR2 Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapGenie ships an update every 24 months, RDR2 Guide every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MapGenie versus RDR2 Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGenieRDR2 Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (22 ratings) — better3.9 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB37 MB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedHalil Dikisli

Customer experience

MapGenie

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RDR2 Guide

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • GoW Map PRO Upgrade$6.99
None

RDR2 Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RDR2 Guide free?
RDR2 Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MapGenie or RDR2 Guide?
MapGenie is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while RDR2 Guide averages 3.9 from 21 ratings.
Do MapGenie or RDR2 Guide have ads?
Both MapGenie and RDR2 Guide show ads.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or RDR2 Guide?
MapGenie ships an update every 24 months, and RDR2 Guide every 10 days. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on October 5, 2026 and RDR2 Guide on October 5, 2026.

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