# MapGenie vs PrayBefore

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PrayBefore at 100% against MapGenie's 33%. PrayBefore also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). MapGenie's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrayBefore sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PrayBefore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 100% of PrayBefore's.

MapGenie ships an update every 43 months, PrayBefore every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapGenie | PrayBefore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-s-and-v-map/id6446167078/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/praybefore-prayer-lock/id6796080151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) | [Djordje Stanisic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858553945) |

## What reviewers say

### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-s-and-v-map/id6446167078)

This fan-made map app helps players find over 3000 locations, including TMs, legendary spawns, and side missions. Track your progress, take notes, and sync with the website for a complete exploration experience.

**Highlights:** Over 3000 locations, 50+ categories, Quick search functionality, Progress tracking, Note-taking on the map, Website progress sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### PrayBefore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/praybefore-prayer-lock/id6796080151)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PrayBefore Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PrayBefore | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PrayBefore Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| PrayBefore Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapGenie free?

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

### Is PrayBefore free?

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

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

PrayBefore is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.5 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while PrayBefore averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MapGenie or PrayBefore have ads?

MapGenie shows ads; PrayBefore does not.

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

MapGenie ships an update every 43 months, and PrayBefore every 5 days. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on November 3, 2026 and PrayBefore on November 6, 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.*