# GTA III vs MapWizard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GTA III at 63% against MapWizard's 0%. GTA III also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (624 vs 5). MapWizard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GTA III sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MapWizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

GTA III holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GTA III has 624 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of GTA III's written reviews are positive against 0% of MapWizard's.

GTA III ships an update every 2 months, MapWizard every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GTA III | MapWizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gta-iii-definitive/id6468843723/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapwizard-v-map-and-tracker/id6757406394/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **624** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#206** | — |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) | [GOVAND QADER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681109567) |

## What reviewers say

### GTA III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gta-iii-definitive/id6468843723)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Experience a revolutionary open-world crime game set in Liberty City. Explore freely, take on missions, and rise through the criminal underworld. A free trial is available, with the full game unlockable via a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Criminal underworld gameplay, Mission-based progression, Free trial available, One-time in-app purchase

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved graphics
- 👍 Classic GTA gameplay
- 💡 Ported to mobile
- 🎮 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Performance issues
- 💰 Paid content
- 🔇 Missing features (sound, cloud saves)

**Reported bugs**

- No sound on iPad
- Screen flashing issues
- Incompatible with older devices
- Paid content after update

**Requested features**

- Add cloud save support
- Improve performance and stability
- Add more control options
- Localize to more languages


### MapWizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapwizard-v-map-and-tracker/id6757406394)

Navigate and track collectibles in Grand Theft Auto V with this interactive companion app. Features detailed maps, progress tracking, smart search, and integrated video guides. Offers offline functionality and live content updates for a seamless gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive GTA V maps, Collectible tracking, Progress system, Smart search functionality, YouTube video integration, Offline functionality, Live content updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GTA III free?

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

### Is MapWizard free?

MapWizard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GTA III or MapWizard?

GTA III is rated higher. GTA III averages 4.7 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while MapWizard averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do GTA III or MapWizard have ads?

MapWizard shows ads; GTA III does not.

### Which is updated more often, GTA III or MapWizard?

GTA III ships an update every 2 months, and MapWizard every 5 days. Most recently, GTA III was updated on October 23, 2026 and MapWizard on October 13, 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.*