Comparison

Guide for D4 vs MapGenie

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

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About

Guide for D4

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for Diablo IV players, offering detailed information on classes, skills, items, and legendary sets. It features a build calculator to help players optimize their characters for leveling and PvP.

Highlights
  • Class information
  • Skill details
  • Item guide
  • Legendary sets
  • Build calculator
  • PvP strategy
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Please read: D4 - Guide for Diablo 4 is a community-driven, educational guide created under the fair use doctrine. It is not an official game client, nor is it associated with Blizzard Entertainment. All game assets, text, and imagery belong to their respective owners. Unleash your ultimate potential in Sanctuary with the most comprehensive companion app for Diablo 4! Whether you are a seasoned wanderer or just stepping into the dark world of Sanctuary, D4 - Guide for Diablo 4 is your essential tool to master your gameplay, optimize your builds, and conquer the deepest dungeons. Dive into detailed mechanics, plan your progression, and fine-tune your character with precision. Here is what you will find inside our ultimate guide: DETAILED CHARACTER OVERVIEWS Understand the core strengths, playstyles, and fundamental mechanics of every class. From seasoned Barbarians to mysterious Necromancers, get the edge you need before you even start your journey. INTERACTIVE PARAGON BOARDS Visualize and map out your endgame progression. Explore Paragon nodes, legendary nodes, and glyph requirements to maximize your character's stat efficiency and power scaling. ASPECTS & LEGENDARY POWERS Browse through a complete database of Legendary Aspects and Codex of Power entries. Filter by class or slot to find exactly where and how to extract the perfect powers for your gear. ITEMS, UNIQUES & GEAR DATABASE Discover standard, legendary, and rare Unique items. Review detailed item stats, implicit modifiers, and affix pools to know exactly which world tiers or bosses to farm for your dream loadout. ADVANCED BUILD CALCULATOR Theorycraft on the go! Experiment with different skill combinations, paragon paths, and aspect synergies. Create, save, and refine your ultimate custom builds to use during your sessions. SKILLS & TALENTS TREE Explore full skill trees for all classes. Check detailed damage numbers, lucky hit chances, upgrades, and passive talents to optimize your active combat rotation. IMPORTANT NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: D4 - Guide for Diablo 4 is an unofficial companion and guide application only. This application is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or specifically approved by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. or Activision Blizzard. Diablo, Diablo IV, and all related names, logos, characters, items, and imagery are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. No copyright or trademark infringement is intended. INFORMATION ABOUT AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTIONS: Subscription Periods: Monthly / Yearly (Pricing may vary by location and is clearly displayed within the app before purchase). Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-Renewal: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account Charging: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Management: Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Unused Trial: Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You can reach the Terms of Service: https://vault63.com/d4/terms.pdf You can reach the Privacy Policy: https://vault63.com/d4/policy.pdf SUPPORT & CONTACT: Your feedback drives our updates! If you have any questions, feature suggestions, or need support, please feel free to contact the developer directly at: dev@vault63.com

About

MapGenie

This fan-made digital companion helps players find all collectibles and side quests in Pywel for Crimson Desert. It features over 800 locations across 70+ categories, a progress tracker, and note-taking capabilities.

Highlights
  • Over 800 locations
  • 70+ categories
  • Quick search functionality
  • Progress tracker
  • Note-taking on map
  • Website progress sync
Features
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An unofficial fan-made map for Crimson Desert. Find all side quests and collectibles in Pywel with this digital companion! FEATURES: • Over 800 locations - Find all collectibles, abyss artifacts, faction quests and memory fragments! • 70+ categories - including resources, bosses, recipes & dye merchants • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/ghost-of-tsushima • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your collectables. • Take Notes - mark 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 Pearl Abyss (the developers behind Crimson Desert)

Screenshots

Guide for D44 screens
MapGenie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapGenie at 55% against Guide for D4's 0%. MapGenie also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4). Guide for D4's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Guide for D4 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 218 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Guide for D4's written reviews are positive against 55% of MapGenie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Guide for D4 versus MapGenie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuide for D4MapGenie
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (96 ratings)4.8 (218 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings96218 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB55 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperVault63, Inc.Magic Lamp Technologies Limited

Customer experience

Guide for D4

All ratings88 ratings
Positive65.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative30.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative93.9%

MapGenie

All ratings207 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative31.8%

Bugs and requests

Guide for D4

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App requires payment immediately upon opening, not clearly stated.
  • Paid users still experience ads.
  • Information is outdated, missing new classes/content.
  • UI is confusing and difficult to navigate.
  • Build tab is unresponsive and lacks clear instructions.
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  • Errors in information (e.g., wrong class resource).
  • App does not display information beyond basic class profiles.
  • Paragon board info box obstructs nodes.

Requested features

6 requests
  • Implement a free trial or preview option.
  • Allow filtering of information by class.
  • Update app content regularly with new seasons and classes.
  • Link aspects from dungeons to a map.
  • Improve UI for paragon board navigation.
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  • Add a tutorial or guidance for new users.

MapGenie

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Guide for D4

Subscriptions3
  • Discover Diablo4 World & Map$1.997 Days
  • Access Mount Gem & World Event$2.991 Month
  • Discover Kehjistan Rune Vendor$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Learn Strategy of Crafting Map$4.99
1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • CD Pywel Map PRO Upgrade$9.99

Questions

Is Guide for D4 free?
Guide for D4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guide for D4 or MapGenie?
MapGenie is rated higher. Guide for D4 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.8 from 218 ratings.
Do Guide for D4 or MapGenie have ads?
MapGenie shows ads; Guide for D4 does not.
Which is updated more often, Guide for D4 or MapGenie?
Guide for D4 ships an update every 4 months, and MapGenie every 4 months. Most recently, Guide for D4 was updated on November 3, 2026 and MapGenie on November 10, 2026.

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