Comparison

GTA vs MapWizard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GTA

Embark on a mission of revenge and riches in a dangerous city after a family tragedy. Experience a gripping story of honor and survival in a morally bankrupt world. Play a free trial before committing to the full game.

Highlights
  • Open-world exploration
  • Story-driven missions
  • Vehicle combat
  • Gang warfare
  • Criminal underworld
  • Free trial available
Features
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Download and play up to thirty minutes as a free trial.* Purchase GTA: Chinatown Wars Full Game as a one-time, in-app purchase to play without any time limits. Following his father's murder, Huang Lee has a simple mission: deliver an ancient sword to his Uncle Kenny to ensure his family retains control of the Triad gangs of Liberty City. Huang is a spoiled rich kid who expects everything to run smoothly, but his trip does not go exactly as planned. After being robbed and left to die, he will search for honor, riches and revenge in the most dangerous and morally bankrupt city in the world. Software license terms in game and at www.rockstargames.com/eula; online account terms at www.rockstargames.com/socialclub. Non-transferable access to special features such as exclusive, unlockable, downloadable or online content, services, or functions may require single-use serial code, additional fee and/or account registration (varies 13+). Access to special features require internet connection, may not be available to all users, and may, upon 30 days notice, be terminated, modified, or offered under different terms. Violation of EULA, Code of Conduct, or other policies may result in restriction or termination of access to game or online account. For customer & tech support visit www.rockstargames.com/support. This videogame is fictional; doesn’t depict any actual event/person/entity; & any similarities are coincidental. Take-Two doesn’t endorse or encourage engaging in any conduct depicted in game. Unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, transmission, public performance, rental, pay for play, or circumvention of copy protection is strictly prohibited. *Free trial limited to one per user. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited.

About

MapWizard

Navigate and track collectibles in Grand Theft Auto V with this interactive companion app. Features detailed maps, progress tracking, smart search, and integrated video guides. Offers offline functionality and live content updates for a seamless gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive GTA V maps
  • Collectible tracking
  • Progress system
  • Smart search functionality
  • YouTube video integration
  • Offline functionality
  • Live content updates
Features
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MapWizard: GTAV Map & Tracker is a powerful interactive companion app for Grand Theft Auto V, designed to help you explore the world, track collectibles, and complete everything with ease. Navigate detailed GTA V maps with precise pins for collectibles, locations, and points of interest. Tap any pin to see full details, descriptions, and helpful YouTube guides when available. Interactive Map - Smooth zoom and pan controls - Clear, color-coded pins - Focus instantly on any location Tracker & Progress System - Mark items as Found / Not Found - Track progress by element, section, and map - Visual progress bars and percentage - Overall completion progress at a glance Smart Search - Search locations instantly by name - Automatically hides unrelated pins while searching Clean Legend System - Show or hide entire categories - Toggle elements individually or all at once - Instantly update the map view YouTube Integration - Watch related guide videos directly - Automatic video thumbnails for quick reference Cheats Reference - Full list of GTA V cheats in one place - Separate PC and Console cheat codes Notes & Personal Markers - Add your own notes to the app - Save reminders for missions or collectibles - Keep personal strategies and progress tips - Notes are saved automatically on your device Live Content Updates - New locations, collectibles, and videos can be added remotely — no app update required. Your map stays fresh even after release. Built for Players - Fast and lightweight - Works offline after first load - Saves progress automatically Whether you're aiming for 100% completion or just exploring Los Santos, MapWizard gives you full control over your GTA V experience.

Screenshots

GTA4 screens
MapWizard4 screens

Verdict

The call

GTA and MapWizard both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of GTA's written reviews are positive against 0% of MapWizard's. GTA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 5). MapWizard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating 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. GTA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MapWizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for GTA against 4.4 for MapWizard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GTA has 3.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of GTA's written reviews are positive against 0% of MapWizard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GTA ships an update every 2 months, MapWizard every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GTA versus MapWizard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGTAMapWizard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.9K ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size915 MB175 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRockstar GamesGOVAND QADER

Customer experience

GTA

All ratings3,770 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews568 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral10.0%
Negative32.0%

MapWizard

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

GTA

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Molotov cocktail equipping issue
  • Inability to move character with analog stick
  • Crashes on certain devices and iOS versions
  • Graphical glitches on iPhone X and newer
  • Saved game data being deleted

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add cloud save support
  • Improve controller compatibility
  • Increase frame rate and resolution
  • Add new content updates
  • Optimize for larger screens

MapWizard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GTA

One-time1
  • GTA: Chinatown Wars Full Game$4.99
None

MapWizard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GTA free?
GTA 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, GTA or MapWizard?
GTA is rated higher. GTA averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while MapWizard averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do GTA or MapWizard have ads?
MapWizard shows ads; GTA does not.
Which is updated more often, GTA or MapWizard?
GTA ships an update every 2 months, and MapWizard every 5 days. Most recently, GTA was updated on October 28, 2026 and MapWizard on October 13, 2026.

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