MapGenie vs ManaVult
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapGenie
An unofficial fan-made interactive map companion for exploring a popular fantasy game. Discover over 1000 locations, track collectibles, and manage your progress. Features detailed maps of the world, towns, and interiors.
- Over 1000 locations tracked
- 70+ location categories
- Quick search functionality
- Progress tracking
- In-map note-taking
- Website progress sync
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An unofficial fan-made map for Legacy. Explore the Castle and the surrounding lands using this interactive map companion! Track down those hard to find collectibles get 100%! FEATURES: • Over 1000 locations - Find all Demiguise Statues, Field Guide Pages, Merlin Trials & Floo Flames! • 70+ categories - including Infamous Foes, Legendary Chests, Traits, Dungeons, Balloons & 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 collectibles. • Take Notes - marking places of interest by adding notes to the map. • Includes world map, Hogsmeade map + a detailed map of the castle interior! NOTE: This app is still work-in-progress - so some info isn't complete yet (especially in the late game). We're adding more locations every day so stay tuned! 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 HL!
ManaVult
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Designed with intention. Magic means something different to everyone. For some, it's building the perfect deck. For others, it's collecting, discovering the art, learning the rules, or simply getting friends around the table. Modular by design, ManaVult adapts to how you enjoy Magic. Whether that's Quick Scan, deck building, collections, market insights, or playing with friends, you choose the features that matter to you. Build your next idea. Create, refine, and organise decks. Brew something new, revisit an old favourite, compare cards, and scan potential additions. Drag, drop, search, and organise cards with Command Control — a hands-on way to prepare decks and collections. Collections that make sense. Your collection is history, value, and potential. Track what you own, organise it your way, and keep track of what’s in your binder and what’s in your decks. From your first few cards to an extensive collection, ManaVult grows with you. Quick Scan. Scan a card to see its details, check its value, explore related cards, and discover how it could improve your deck. Perfect for sorting new pickups, checking what something does, or answering that “wait… what’s the ruling?” question. ManaVult Marketplace. Bring buying and selling into your Magic experience with ManaVult Marketplace. Start selling with Tap to Pay and take payments in person through ManaVult, whether you’re meeting for a trade or making a sale across the table. Turn the cards you’re ready to part with into possibilities for your next deck. Magic on your wrist. Stay in the game with ManaVult on Apple Watch. Completely rebuilt for your wrist, it keeps your Magic companion close at hand so you can spend less time reaching for your phone and more time enjoying the game. Explore the world of Magic. Dive into cards, artists, and the wider universe behind the game. ManaVult makes discovery feel like browsing a gallery and a library at the same time a place to get inspired, learn, and find new favourites. With the artist overview you can learn more about artists, their story and so much more. Learn the rules. Magic can be deep. ManaVult helps you understand mechanics and interactions without turning it into homework. When you’re unsure, get clarity fast and keep the game moving. With beautiful tutorials and imagery it’s the best place to learn all things Magic. Play your way. LifeTap keeps games moving with life tracking for up to 10 players on one device, plus timers, counters, phase tracking, and player positions. Make it your own with LifeTap Profiles and personalised themes. Afterwards, revisit the moments that mattered with detailed Match History and insights. LifeTap Connect. For the ultimate setup, bring two or more devices and use LifeTap Connect — sync up to 10 devices each with a maximum of 10 players per device. so every player gets their own screen. ManaVult’s smart, dynamic UI surfaces the right info at the right moment, keeping the whole table or now the whole room in sync without the chaos of passing a phone around. Friends & Community. Build your circle inside ManaVult. Add friends, share decks and collections, and showcase your favourite cards and sets. Compare builds, share achievements, and keep your playgroup connected beyond the table. ManaVult was made for Magic. Terms of Use: https://www.oircle.com/about/legal/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.oircle.com/about/legal/privacy Legal Note: ManaVult is an independent companion app and is not produced by, endorsed by, supported by, or affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. Magic: The Gathering and related properties belong to their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ManaVult at none against MapGenie's shown. ManaVult also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 42 months). MapGenie's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ManaVult sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MapGenie ships an update every 42 months, ManaVult monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapGenie | ManaVult |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (328 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 328 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 255 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited | Oircle |
Bugs and requests
MapGenie
Reported bugs
9 issues- Cannot mark items as found - error messages appear
- App stops allowing tracking after ~30-100 items marked
- Map fails to load textures, showing only icons
- Map jumps/scrolls unexpectedly when selecting entries
- Login functionality broken on app
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- Account registration redirects to wrong page
- Failed to mark location errors for specific quests
- Keyboard gets stuck and won't lower
- App crashes or stops working after initial use
Requested features
7 requests- Reset all items to unfound option for new playthroughs
- Location names and labels displayed on map
- List view of items in addition to map view
- Forgot password/email recovery option
- Clear communication about free vs paid features before hitting limits
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- Ability to mark items as found without account requirement
- More detailed location descriptions and coordinates
ManaVult
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MapGenie
- HL Map PRO$9.99
ManaVult
- ManaVult+ Monthly$4.991 Month
- ManaVult+ Yearly$49.991 Year









