# MapGenie vs Paltopia

MapGenie and Paltopia both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Paltopia's written reviews are positive against 34% of MapGenie's. Paltopia also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Paltopia sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paltopia holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 69% of Paltopia's.

MapGenie ships an update every 2 months, Paltopia every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapGenie | Paltopia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-diablo-4-map/id6446646732/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paltopia-pal-tools-and-map/id6476646632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) | [Eduardo Miquilena](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700676624) |

## What reviewers say

### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-diablo-4-map/id6446646732)

This fan-made interactive map helps players find every collectible and achieve 100% region progress in Diablo 4. It features over 1000 locations across 30+ categories, including Altars of Lilith, quests, and dungeons. Users can track their progress, take notes, and sync data with the companion website.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 locations, 30+ categories, Quicksearch functionality, Progress synchronization, Progress tracker, Note-taking on map

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diablo 4 Map PRO Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Detailed and accurate map
- 👍 Helpful for finding Lilith Altars
- 🚀 Great interface and easy to use
- 👍 Superb tracking tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with marking locations as found
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔋 Causes phone overheating
- 🔒 Unreliable login/authentication

**Reported bugs**

- Marking locations as found not working
- Map not loading properly, showing only white background
- Logging in and out issues

**Requested features**

- Add timers for Helltide, Legion, and World Boss
- Option to select and view specific regions
- Ability to reset found locations
- Improve map loading and stability


### Paltopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paltopia-pal-tools-and-map/id6476646632)

This fan-made guide provides comprehensive information for your PalWorld adventure. Discover detailed Pal stats, breeding combinations, and base-building insights. Organize your collection, create teams, and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive Pal information, Breeding guide and helper, Filter and search Pals, Customizable lists, Team creation and analysis, Backup and sync functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paltopia+ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paltopia++ | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful app for Palworld
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤩 Great features like map and breeding guide
- 👍 Smooth and enjoyable experience
- 🙌 Developers are responsive to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some bugs and glitches reported
- ⚠️ Needs to be updated for new game content
- 🚧 Map could be more detailed

**Reported bugs**

- Find location feature not working properly
- App became unusable after recent update
- Backup and save options have spelling error

**Requested features**

- Add AI assistant to answer specific questions
- Include pal weakness/strength information
- Ability to track caught pals and variants
- Add home screen widget for news and updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapGenie free?

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

### Is Paltopia free?

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

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

Paltopia is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Paltopia averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do MapGenie or Paltopia have ads?

Both MapGenie and Paltopia show ads.

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

MapGenie ships an update every 2 months, and Paltopia every 3 weeks. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on October 21, 2026 and Paltopia on October 24, 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.*