Comparison

Paldea Companion vs Elden Ring Map

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

Head to head
About

Paldea Companion

An unofficial offline map and guide for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It displays the locations of Pokémon, shops, items, and more. Users can tap icons for detailed descriptions and track progress with a checklist, with iCloud sync for data backup.

Highlights
  • Offline maps
  • Pokémon locations
  • Shop and item markers
  • Fast travel points
  • Checklist tracking
  • Icon filtering
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Unofficial offline map for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The maps feature the locations of: - Pokémon - Fast Travel Points - Shops - Items - Battles - Stakes and Shrines - and many more! If there is additional information available, just tap the icon in the map to get a detailed description in a popup. All important and unique locations can also be tracked with a check list. You can check or uncheck your checklist entries even from the icon shown on the map. The shown icons on the map can be filtered e.g. for their type, location and status. To backup your data or share it with multiple devices you can use the iCloud sync. Disclaimer: Paldea Companion is a third party App. The developer of this software is not affiliated with Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. in any way. However, the creation and maintenance is permitted until withdrawal from Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.

About

Elden Ring Map

Navigate The Lands Between with a detailed interactive map. Locate Sites of Grace, dungeons, and landmarks. Save your progress to organize your exploration and discover new areas more easily.

Highlights
  • Detailed map of The Lands Between
  • Locate caves and landmarks
  • Find specific dungeons
  • Save game progress
  • Organize exploration
Features
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The newest guide for Elden Ring has just arrived. Want to find the nearest Site of Grace, or find a specific dungeon? Here you will find a detailed map of The Lands Between, with all the caves, landmarks, cities and more. You'll also be able to save your progress in the game, so you'll be able to keep your map organized and explore new places more easily. Features that the app offers: - All locations, like legacy dungeons and landmarks - Bosses - Weapons - Magic Spells - Spirit Ashes - Ashes of War - Painting locations *Some options are only unlocked after purchase. **Elden Ring Map is a third party App. The developer of this software is not affiliated with FromSoftware or Bandai Namco Entertainment in any way. Privacy policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wEHkQDKnwZufts1yQd9u6cRtWCxMlk1g Terms of service: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jhwx5zzP8_s9-p3b-e825wmxEBnkZkG5

Screenshots

Paldea Companion4 screens
Elden Ring Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Elden Ring Map at none against Paldea Companion's shown. Elden Ring Map also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Paldea Companion's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 57%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Paldea Companion sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Elden Ring Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paldea Companion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 110 and 131 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Paldea Companion's written reviews are positive against 57% of Elden Ring Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paldea Companion ships an update fortnightly, Elden Ring Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Paldea Companion versus Elden Ring Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaldea CompanionElden Ring Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (110 ratings) — better4.6 (131 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings110131 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size354 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian KruseFelipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda

Customer experience

Paldea Companion

All ratings110 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

Elden Ring Map

All ratings131 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Paldea Companion

Subscriptions4
  • Unlock all our apps$2.491 Month
  • Unlock all our apps$5.993 Months
  • Unlock all our apps$9.996 Months
Show 1 more
  • Unlock all our apps$14.991 Year
One-time5
  • Tiny Tip$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Small tip$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Big Tip$4.99
  • Glorious Tip$9.99
5 purchases

Elden Ring Map

Subscriptions2
  • Full access (3 Months)$2.993 Months
  • Full access (6 Months)$2.996 Months
One-time3
  • Lifetime purchase$2.99
  • Lifetime purchase$7.99
  • Lifetime purchase$9.99

Questions

Is Paldea Companion free?
Paldea Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elden Ring Map free?
Elden Ring Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paldea Companion or Elden Ring Map?
Paldea Companion is rated higher. Paldea Companion averages 4.8 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Elden Ring Map averages 4.6 from 131 ratings.
Do Paldea Companion or Elden Ring Map have ads?
Paldea Companion shows ads; Elden Ring Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Paldea Companion or Elden Ring Map?
Paldea Companion ships an update fortnightly, and Elden Ring Map weekly. Most recently, Paldea Companion was updated on September 21, 2026 and Elden Ring Map on September 19, 2026.

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