Comparison

MapGenie vs Aphidex

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

Aphidex

This unofficial guide offers quick access to creature details, including weaknesses, resistances, and attacks. Prepare for adventures with comprehensive information and an intuitive interface. It serves as a helpful reference for players of a popular survival game.

Highlights
  • Creature compendium
  • Weaknesses and resistances
  • Damage types and effects
  • Attack and behavior information
  • Search and filters
  • Fast and intuitive interface
Features
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Aphidex is an unofficial companion for Grounded and Grounded 2, designed to keep the information you need close at hand while you play. Explore creatures with detailed information about weaknesses, resistances, attacks, effects, loot, spawn conditions and more. Browse weapons, armor and trinkets with their effects, materials, acquisition methods and individual details. Use the interactive Grounded 2 map to explore the Surface and Abyss, find creature and equipment locations, and jump directly from entries to their position on the map. Aphidex also includes defense information for MIX.R and Ice Sickles, including waves, attackers and rewards. Features: Creature database for Grounded and Grounded 2 Interactive Surface and Abyss map Creature and equipment locations Weapons, armor and trinkets Weaknesses, resistances and immunities Attacks, damage types and effects Loot and spawn conditions MIX.R and Ice Sickles defenses Favorites and filters English, Spanish and Russian support Aphidex is an unofficial fan-made companion and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Obsidian Entertainment or Microsoft.

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
Aphidex4 screens

Verdict

The call

MapGenie and Aphidex both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Aphidex's written reviews are positive against 53% of MapGenie's. Aphidex also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 48 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). MapGenie's advantage is ratings volume (147 vs 13). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Aphidex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.5 for Aphidex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 147 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aphidex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapGenie ships an update every 48 months, Aphidex fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MapGenie versus Aphidex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGenieAphidex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (147 ratings) — better4.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings147 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB145 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedEsther Mariela Patino Barrera

Customer experience

MapGenie

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

Aphidex

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

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

Aphidex

One-time1
  • No ads$1.99

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aphidex free?
Aphidex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapGenie or Aphidex?
MapGenie is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.6 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Aphidex averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do MapGenie or Aphidex have ads?
Both MapGenie and Aphidex show ads.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or Aphidex?
MapGenie ships an update every 48 months, and Aphidex fortnightly. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on November 7, 2026 and Aphidex on November 5, 2026.

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