Comparison

MapGenie vs Skill Tree for Borderlands 4

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

Head to head
About

MapGenie

An unofficial interactive map for the game Grounded. Discover over 500 locations for collectibles, resources, and more. Track your progress and sync with a website for 100% game completion.

Highlights
  • Over 500 locations
  • 80+ categories
  • Quicksearch functionality
  • Website progress sync
  • Progress tracker
  • Note-taking on map
Features
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An unofficial fan-made map for Grounded. Use this interactive companion to find all collectibles and get 100% completion! FEATURES: • Over 500 locations - Find all Collectibles, Labs, Tunnels, Field Stations, Resources & Insects • 80+ categories - including BURG.L Chips, Milk Molars, Keys, Raw Science Locations, SCA.B Schemes, Logs & 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 collectables. • Take Notes - mark places of interest by adding your own notes to the map. 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 game developers!

About

Skill Tree for Borderlands 4

Plan and save custom character builds for the latest installment of a popular action RPG. Explore detailed skill descriptions, create unique combinations of abilities, and share your strategies with others. Perfect for dedicated players who want to optimize their gameplay.

Highlights
  • View and explore all Vault Hunter skill trees
  • Detailed skill descriptions and stat bonuses
  • Create and save custom character builds
  • Share builds with other players
  • Add notes and custom class mod ranks
  • Remote updates for skill information
Features
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This Unofficial App is a Skill Tree Calculator/Planner for Borderlands 4. Borderlands 4 is here and we are back with another Skill Tree App, from the creators of the highly rated Borderlands 3 Skill Tree App. Features - View Skill Trees for the Vault Hunters of Borderlands 4: Vex, Rafa, Amon, Harlowe, C4SH & Loveless. - See detailed descriptions of skills and their respective stat bonuses - Create your own build by choosing passive, action skills, augments and capstones. - Save and Load your favourite builds for future reference. - Share your builds easily with others. - Highlight skills matching your custom search terms, super easy to find the right skills for your build. - Add free text notes to your builds. - Summary view of allocated skills. - Add extra class mod ranks to your build. - Updates skill information remotely at App start, if available. If you notice anything out of sync with the game, feel free to use the feedback email function from the menu to report it, or have general feedback, thanks! :) This App is perfect for players who want to plan out their builds while they don't have access to the game. In a boring meeting, using the restroom or relaxing in the park; bring up this App and plan the greatest build possible! A must have for any dedicated Borderlands 4 player. This App is a fan-made creation, we have also created the Skill Tree Tool for Borderlands 3 App. Borderlands 4 is Rated M for Mature, this App is only meant to be used by players of the game. The App may be rated lower since it is purely made out of icons and text, it has no gameplay screenshots or other game elements that may be violent in nature. This is an Unofficial Community Driven Borderlands 4 App and has NO affiliation with 2K&trade or Gearbox™ Legal Notice Gearbox and Borderlands, and the Gearbox Software and Borderlands logos, are registered trademarks, all used courtesy of Gearbox Software, LLC. 2K and the 2K logo are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
Skill Tree for Borderlands 44 screens

Verdict

The call

MapGenie and Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Skill Tree for Borderlands 4's written reviews are positive against 53% of MapGenie's. Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 48 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MapGenie against 4.7 for Skill Tree for Borderlands 4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 148 and 105 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 86% of Skill Tree for Borderlands 4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapGenie ships an update every 48 months, Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MapGenie versus Skill Tree for Borderlands 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGenieSkill Tree for Borderlands 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (148 ratings)4.7 (105 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings148 — better105
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB95 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedGnejs Development AB

Customer experience

MapGenie

All ratings144 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.1%

Skill Tree for Borderlands 4

All ratings103 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Grounded Map PRO Upgrade$6.99
2 purchases

Skill Tree for Borderlands 4

One-time2
  • Ad-Free$3.99
  • Eternal Supporter$24.99

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 free?
Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapGenie or Skill Tree for Borderlands 4?
Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.6 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 averages 4.7 from 105 ratings.
Do MapGenie or Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 have ads?
Both MapGenie and Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 show ads.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or Skill Tree for Borderlands 4?
MapGenie ships an update every 48 months, and Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 every 11 days. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on October 23, 2026 and Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 on October 20, 2026.

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