Comparison

MapGenie vs Skill Tree for Borderlands 4

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

Head to head
About

MapGenie

This fan-made map app helps players navigate a popular fantasy RPG. Discover over 3,000 locations, including gear, quests, and secrets, with a progress tracker and note-taking features. It covers all game acts and offers quick search functionality.

Highlights
  • Over 3,000 locations
  • 40+ categories
  • Quicksearch functionality
  • Progress tracker
  • Note-taking
  • All Acts covered
Features
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An unofficial fan-made map for BG3. Explore the map to track down legendary gear and discover hidden quests! FEATURES: • Over 3,000 locations - Find all Waypoints, Side Quests, Puzzles, Unique Equipment, Illithid Tadpoles & Chests! • 40+ categories - including Bosses, Inspirational Events, Companions, Soul Coins & more! • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/baldurs-gate-3 • 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. • All Acts - maps for Act 1, Act 2 & Act 3 included! 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 Larian (the developers of BG3!)

About

Skill Tree for Borderlands 4

Plan and save custom character builds for the latest installment of a popular action RPG. Explore detailed skill descriptions, create unique combinations of abilities, and share your strategies with others. Perfect for dedicated players who want to optimize their gameplay.

Highlights
  • View and explore all Vault Hunter skill trees
  • Detailed skill descriptions and stat bonuses
  • Create and save custom character builds
  • Share builds with other players
  • Add notes and custom class mod ranks
  • Remote updates for skill information
Features
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This Unofficial App is a Skill Tree Calculator/Planner for Borderlands 4. Borderlands 4 is here and we are back with another Skill Tree App, from the creators of the highly rated Borderlands 3 Skill Tree App. Features - View Skill Trees for the Vault Hunters of Borderlands 4: Vex, Rafa, Amon, Harlowe, C4SH & Loveless. - See detailed descriptions of skills and their respective stat bonuses - Create your own build by choosing passive, action skills, augments and capstones. - Save and Load your favourite builds for future reference. - Share your builds easily with others. - Highlight skills matching your custom search terms, super easy to find the right skills for your build. - Add free text notes to your builds. - Summary view of allocated skills. - Add extra class mod ranks to your build. - Updates skill information remotely at App start, if available. If you notice anything out of sync with the game, feel free to use the feedback email function from the menu to report it, or have general feedback, thanks! :) This App is perfect for players who want to plan out their builds while they don't have access to the game. In a boring meeting, using the restroom or relaxing in the park; bring up this App and plan the greatest build possible! A must have for any dedicated Borderlands 4 player. This App is a fan-made creation, we have also created the Skill Tree Tool for Borderlands 3 App. Borderlands 4 is Rated M for Mature, this App is only meant to be used by players of the game. The App may be rated lower since it is purely made out of icons and text, it has no gameplay screenshots or other game elements that may be violent in nature. This is an Unofficial Community Driven Borderlands 4 App and has NO affiliation with 2K&trade or Gearbox™ Legal Notice Gearbox and Borderlands, and the Gearbox Software and Borderlands logos, are registered trademarks, all used courtesy of Gearbox Software, LLC. 2K and the 2K logo are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
Skill Tree for Borderlands 44 screens

Verdict

The call

MapGenie and Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Skill Tree for Borderlands 4's written reviews are positive against 47% of MapGenie's. Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 17 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). MapGenie's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MapGenie against 4.7 for Skill Tree for Borderlands 4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 105 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 86% of Skill Tree for Borderlands 4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapGenie ships an update every 17 months, Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MapGenie versus Skill Tree for Borderlands 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGenieSkill Tree for Borderlands 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (162 ratings) — better4.7 (105 ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings162 — better105
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB95 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedGnejs Development AB

Customer experience

MapGenie

All ratings157 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral26.7%
Negative26.7%

Skill Tree for Borderlands 4

All ratings103 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • BG3 Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
2 purchases

Skill Tree for Borderlands 4

One-time2
  • Ad-Free$3.99
  • Eternal Supporter$24.99

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 free?
Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapGenie or Skill Tree for Borderlands 4?
MapGenie is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.8 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 averages 4.7 from 105 ratings.
Do MapGenie or Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 have ads?
Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 shows ads; MapGenie does not.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or Skill Tree for Borderlands 4?
MapGenie ships an update every 17 months, and Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 every 11 days. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on October 27, 2026 and Skill Tree for Borderlands 4 on October 21, 2026.

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