Alchemy for Skyrim ® vs MapGenie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alchemy for Skyrim ®
This app helps players of a popular fantasy role-playing game maximize their in-game gold and character abilities through its alchemy system. It allows users to discover recipes, calculate potion effects, and find ingredients, making the in-game crafting process more efficient and rewarding.
- Discover any potion recipe
- Calculate potion effects, magnitude, duration, and value
- Identify ingredient locations and properties
- Maximize gold earnings
- Increase alchemy skill quickly
- Create powerful weapons and abilities
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Now with Dawnguard, Hearthfire, & Dragonborn Ingredients!!! (English language only) Alchemy (in Skyrim) is the best way for the player to make gold & to create really powerful weapons and abilities. --- WITH THIS APP: * Make Gold & Increase your alchemy skill very quickly by making only the strongest, most expensive potions possible. * discover recipes for any combination of effects. * calculate potion effects, magnitude, duration, value, & name (for your specific build). * read descriptions of each ingredient to know where to look for them, and what you're looking for. --- WHAT OTHERS HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT THIS APP: "This is hands down the best alchemy app available on iOS." "can only be described as 'perfect' 10/10" "with the updated features I am convinced that this is the best Skyrim app out there." "Everything that you could possibly wish for" "You would think the mastermind behind this app actually worked on the game." "Making gold has never been easier." "You can make easy gold with this, enough to buy anything you want in the game." "this app will get you where you want to be...and with lots of money." "This app makes alchemy a must in Skyrim" "Honestly, if you are a skyrim player at all, you need this app." "Can't recommend this highly enough!" "it deserves six stars." "Probably one of my favorite video game apps" "With this app and the one for Enchantment I totally changed how I play Skyrim." "this is the most comprehensive and helpful tool for all would be alchemists." "It has everything u could possibly want for alchemy in Skyrim." "Holy crap. I thought this app was good before. This app is now INCREDIBLE." "This is perfect." "Unbelievably user-friendly and comprehensive." "This app just keeps getting better and better." "I really feel this app made Alchemy a LOT more useful." "It's hard to imagine this app being any better." "It is simple and ridiculously informative." "I no longer set foot (or paw) in Tamriel without it." "This is the perfect app for alchemy" "I use this constantly" "this app is the perfect addition to the game." "Couldn't play skyrim without it" "Works perfectly and has every conceivable feature." "Amazing app really saves hours of grinding out levels." "Huge time-saver" "I would have paid $5 for it now knowing how good it is." --- If you don't have this app already, what are you waiting for? This app is an essential tool to have while playing Skyrim. --- "ZeniMax Media Inc. does not endorse, promote, or warrant the accuracy or quality of the products or services offered by Alan Cave. THE ELDER SCROLLS® and SKYRIM® are trademarks owned by ZeniMax Media Inc." ---
MapGenie
Navigate the vast world of Elden Ring with this unofficial interactive map. Discover over 4000 locations, track your progress, and mark points of interest. Essential for any Tarnished seeking to conquer The Lands Between.
- Over 4000 locations
- 70+ categories
- Quicksearch functionality
- Progress tracking
- Note-taking on map
- Website sync
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An unofficial fan-made map for EldenRing. Souls games are hard and sometimes you need a companion - so take this interactive map of The Lands Between for when you need it! FEATURES: • Over 4000 locations - Find all Flask Upgrades, Keys, Dragons, Rare Weapons & Hidden Quests • 70+ categories - including Dungeon Bosses, Ashes of War, Talismans, Golden Seeds, Teardrop Scarabs & 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/elden-ring • 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. • Maps for the overworld and all underground areas 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 FromSoftware (the developers of ER)!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MapGenie at Free against Alchemy for Skyrim ®'s $1.99. MapGenie also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 72). Alchemy for Skyrim ®'s advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 56%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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
MapGenie is free to download; Alchemy for Skyrim ® costs $1.99 up front. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alchemy for Skyrim ® asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Alchemy for Skyrim ® against 4.8 for MapGenie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 2.6K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Alchemy for Skyrim ®'s written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's.
Alchemy for Skyrim ® ships an update monthly, MapGenie every 26 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | Alchemy for Skyrim ® | MapGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (72 ratings) | 4.8 (2.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews — better | 56.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 72 | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #91 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Alan Cave | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited |
Customer experience
Alchemy for Skyrim ®
MapGenie
User reviews
Alchemy for Skyrim ®
From 72 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💰 Helps make a lot of money
- 🚀 Easy and efficient to use
- 👍 Comprehensive and user-friendly
- 🔍 Provides ingredient and effect information
- 🧪 Helps level up alchemy quickly
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Lacks support for some DLC ingredients
- 🔍 Inventory management could be improved
MapGenie
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for 100% completion
- 🚀 Accurate map and item locations
- 💡 Ability to track progress
- 👍 Essential companion tool
- 👍 Useful for beginners and veterans
Room to improve
- 🐛 Issues with marking locations as found
- 🐛 Map shifting when clicking on icons
- 🐛 Inability to see the actual map in some cases
- 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent login/sync issues
Bugs and requests
Alchemy for Skyrim ®
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inventory list sometimes resets unexpectedly
- Incorrect potion values or effects displayed in some cases
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for custom/modded ingredients
- Improve inventory management with automatic ingredient removal
- Implement a potion planner feature to track needed ingredients
MapGenie
Reported bugs
3 issues- Map not loading properly
- Inability to mark locations as found
- Filters resetting randomly
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to reset/clear progress
- Improved search functionality
- More zoom/panning options
- Ability to hide found locations
- Support for DLC maps and quests
In-app purchases
Alchemy for Skyrim ®
No in-app purchases
MapGenie
- Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
Questions
Is Alchemy for Skyrim ® free?
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