Comparison

MapGenie vs Lodestone PF1

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

Lodestone PF1

This app provides a comprehensive, offline Pathfinder 1E reference library. Access core rules, classes, races, spells, and feats for free, with an optional premium subscription for expanded content and advanced game systems.

Highlights
  • Offline Pathfinder 1E reference
  • Searchable rules, spells, and monsters
  • Core classes, races, feats, and spells included free
  • Premium subscription for expanded content
  • iPad optimized layout
  • Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support
Features
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Lodestone PF1 is the complete Pathfinder 1E reference library for iOS. Everything you need at the table — instantly searchable and fully offline. WHAT'S INCLUDED (FREE) - 11 Core Classes with full feature progressions - 7 Core Races with racial traits - 300+ Core Feats - 500+ Core Spells - Core Rules, Equipment, and Combat mechanics - Quick-reference GM Screen PREMIUM ($2/month) - 2,000+ Feats across all sourcebooks - 2,000+ Spells from every Pathfinder supplement - 4,000+ Monsters with full stat blocks including NPC Codex entries - Prestige Classes, Alternate Class Variants, Mythic Rules - Unchained and Advanced Game Systems - Magic Items, Artifacts, Technology POWERFUL SEARCH Full-text search across every rule, spell, monster, feat, and item. No WiFi required. BUILT FOR THE TABLE - Offline-first: works without any network connection after first launch - Fast: sub-100ms search on any query - iPad optimized: full-screen layout for GM use - Dynamic Type and VoiceOver supported Content sourced from Archives of Nethys under the Open Game License (OGL). SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Name: Lodestone PF1 Premium Price: $1.99/month or $15.99/year Billing: Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Free Content: Core Rulebook content (classes, races, core spells, core feats) is available free with no purchase. Privacy Policy: https://heiloprojects.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MapGenie4 screens
Lodestone PF14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MapGenie at 47% against Lodestone PF1's 0%. MapGenie also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (161 vs 2). Lodestone PF1's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Lodestone PF1 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 161 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of MapGenie's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lodestone PF1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapGenie ships an update every 17 months, Lodestone PF1 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MapGenie versus Lodestone PF1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapGenieLodestone PF1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (161 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings161 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB19 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMagic Lamp Technologies LimitedRyan Primeau

Customer experience

MapGenie

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

Lodestone PF1

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

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

Lodestone PF1

Subscriptions2
  • PF1 Only — Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PF1 Only — Annual$15.991 Year

Questions

Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lodestone PF1 free?
Lodestone PF1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapGenie or Lodestone PF1?
MapGenie is rated higher. MapGenie averages 4.8 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Lodestone PF1 averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MapGenie or Lodestone PF1 have ads?
Neither MapGenie nor Lodestone PF1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapGenie or Lodestone PF1?
MapGenie ships an update every 17 months, and Lodestone PF1 every 2 months. Most recently, MapGenie was updated on October 23, 2026 and Lodestone PF1 on October 24, 2026.

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