GameFly vs MapGenie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GameFly
Access information on thousands of video games for various consoles and rent the latest Blu-ray and DVD movies. Purchase new and used games, consoles, and collectibles, and keep rented items. Stay updated with gaming news and user reviews.
- Game info for Xbox, PS, Switch
- Rent Blu-ray and DVD movies
- Buy new and used games
- Keep rented items
- Gaming news updates
- User reviews and ratings
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GameFly is the ultimate video game and movie app including: - Get info on thousands of games for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch and more. - Rent the latest Blu-ray and DVD movies. - Buy new and used games, and Keep games and movies you rent. Plus, we now have consoles, controllers, and collectible items you can purchase. - Most up-to-date gaming news. - Check out user reviews and ratings. - Browse screenshots and videos. - GameFly members can manage their Q and account on the go. - Sign up and become a member now!
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)
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Verdict
GameFly and MapGenie both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of GameFly's written reviews are positive against 0% of MapGenie's. GameFly also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. GameFly asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GameFly against 4.7 for MapGenie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GameFly has 9.9K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of GameFly's written reviews are positive against 0% of MapGenie's.
GameFly ships an update every 3 weeks, MapGenie every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GameFly | MapGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.9K ratings) | 4.7 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.9K — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 49 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | GameFly | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited |
Customer experience
GameFly
MapGenie
Bugs and requests
GameFly
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Login issues
- Incorrect game listings
- Problems with returns and refunds
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple Pay checkout option
- Improve search and queue management
- Provide shipping tracking and delivery estimates
- Expand game library and availability
MapGenie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GameFly
No in-app purchases
MapGenie
- HFW Map PRO Upgrade$6.99
