# Pro vs MapGenie

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pro at none against MapGenie's 1. Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 35 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pro against 5.0 for MapGenie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Pro ships an update every 9 months, MapGenie every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-face-catalog/id608568607/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-arkesia-map/id6443657963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 35 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pro-face America LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/608568670) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-face-catalog/id608568607)

Access a comprehensive catalog of industrial automation products. Find technical specifications, 360° visuals, CAD drawings, and manuals to quickly identify the ideal solution for your needs.

**Highlights:** Product catalog search, Technical specifications, 360° product visuals, CAD drawings, Manuals and data sheets, Quick product identification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-arkesia-map/id6443657963)

An unofficial fan-made interactive map for Arkesia, helping players find all collectibles, quests, and secrets. Track your progress, take notes, and sync with the website for a complete gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Over 4000 interactive locations, 50+ location categories, Quick search functionality, Website progress sync, Progress tracker, Note-taking feature, Maps for all continents and islands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arkesia Map PRO Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro free?

Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MapGenie free?

MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pro or MapGenie?

Pro and MapGenie are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Pro or MapGenie have ads?

MapGenie shows ads; Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pro or MapGenie?

Pro ships an update every 9 months, and MapGenie every 35 months. Most recently, Pro was updated on June 5, 2026 and MapGenie on September 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*