MapGenie vs SF Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapGenie
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.
- Over 1000 locations
- 30+ categories
- Quicksearch functionality
- Progress synchronization
- Progress tracker
- Note-taking on map
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An unofficial fan-made map for D4. Find every last Collectible and get 100% region progress with this interactive map! FEATURES: • Over 1000 locations - Find all Altars of Lilith, Side Quests, Dungeons, Chests & Aspects • 30+ categories - including Bosses, Waypoints, Lore and Events! • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/diablo-4 • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your collectables. • Take Notes - marking places of interest by adding 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 developers of D4!
SF Journal
This app serves as an unofficial companion for a popular space exploration game. It offers a centralized hub for managing exploration progress, tracking missions, and accessing lore. The interface is designed for long gaming sessions, providing essential game context without needing to switch away from the game.
- Star system exploration with planet details
- Galaxy map for organized exploration
- Resource and crafting material lookup
- Character skill and progression planning
- Mission and quest tracking
- Lore recap timeline
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SF Journal is an unofficial companion for Starfield players who want exploration, progression, and story context in one place—without juggling wikis and spreadsheets. Explore the Settled Systems Browse star systems, search quickly, and open rich planet and moon pages with stats, traits, resources, and survey-style discovery tracking. Galaxy map Chart the stars and keep your exploration organized from a single hub. Resources & reference Look up materials with search-friendly lists—handy for crafting and gathering. Character skills Review skills by category and tier so you can plan ranks and progression. Missions & story Track main quests, side content, factions, and more from a structured mission hub—know what’s done and what’s left. Story before you play Read The Story So Far as a timeline-style recap of the lore that leads into the game. Built for long sessions A dark, HUD-inspired interface that’s easy on the eyes when you’re checking the app alongside the game. Disclaimer Starfield Journal is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax Media Inc., Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates. STARFIELD and related marks are trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. or their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SF Journal at none against MapGenie's shown. SF Journal also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 34%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). MapGenie's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 12) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SF Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SF Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 1.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 67% of SF Journal's.
MapGenie ships an update every 2 months, SF Journal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapGenie | SF Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.5K ratings) | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 360 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited | Jeffrey Bemelmans |
Customer experience
MapGenie
SF Journal
Bugs and requests
MapGenie
Reported bugs
3 issues- Marking locations as found not working
- Map not loading properly, showing only white background
- Logging in and out issues
Requested features
4 requests- 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
SF Journal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MapGenie
- Diablo 4 Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
SF Journal
- Starfield Journal$1.99
