# MapGenie vs PalCodex

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapGenie at 53% against PalCodex's 0%. MapGenie also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (147 vs 2). PalCodex's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PalCodex sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 147 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 0% of PalCodex's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapGenie | PalCodex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-grounded-map/id6443450418/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palcodex-pal-companion/id6792511390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) | [Colby Maloy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438078477) |

## What reviewers say

### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-grounded-map/id6443450418)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### PalCodex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palcodex-pal-companion/id6792511390)

This app helps players explore, collect, and breed creatures in a popular game. It features an interactive map, a comprehensive creature database, and tools for planning breeding combinations and tracking resources. Designed for ease of use, it aims to enhance the gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive world map, Complete Pal database, Breeding calculator, Item and resource lookup, Progress tracking, Fast search and filtering

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PalCodex weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PalCodex Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| PalCodex Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapGenie free?

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

### Is PalCodex free?

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

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

MapGenie is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.6 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while PalCodex averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MapGenie or PalCodex have ads?

MapGenie shows ads; PalCodex does not.

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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.*