Comparison

Fishing Knots Pro vs MapGenie

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

Head to head
About

Fishing Knots Pro

Learn to tie essential fishing knots with this comprehensive guide. It offers detailed step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and information on knot strength and line compatibility. Access all knots offline after installation.

Highlights
  • Detailed knot tying instructions
  • Step-by-step illustrations
  • Knot strength analysis
  • Fishing line compatibility recommendations
  • Offline access
  • Categorized knots
Features
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"Fishing Knots" - is a program for your mobile device, showing how to tie knots. Among the many knots fisherman should select and use the right one. In each case - his own. How the knot weakens the fishing line? Which knots to use for thin fishing lines, and which - for thick? Which knots can be knit on multifilament fishing line? The encyclopedia contains different type of knots for: binding of two fishing lines; tying leads; attach large and small hooks, baits, lures, swivels; connection fishing lines and the binding cord; tie a boat and etc.; For each knot, tying methods is described in detail. Also, description of each knot contains step-by-step guide ""How to tie"" with illustrations. Describes in detail the properties of knots. The estimation of the strength reduction for each knot. For each knot provides recommendations for types of fishing lines. The application can also work without the Internet, all the nodes are loaded during installation. Selected knots are simple and clear three-dimensional scheme - this is the app "Fishing knots". Here are a few reasons to install into your device "Fishing Knots": - The maximum number of knotes used by fishermen; - Graphics extensively tested for intelligibility; - The application can run without an Internet connection; - Easy to use interface - this is not a website page with a bunch of useless information at the edges; - Knots are clearly defined by categories; - Each record contain relative knot strength - the breaking strength of a knotted rope in proportion to the breaking strength of the rope without the knot; - It is always being updated, refined and increasing.

About

MapGenie

Navigate the vast world of Elden Ring with this unofficial interactive map. Discover over 4000 locations, track your progress, and mark points of interest. Essential for any Tarnished seeking to conquer The Lands Between.

Highlights
  • Over 4000 locations
  • 70+ categories
  • Quicksearch functionality
  • Progress tracking
  • Note-taking on map
  • Website sync
Features
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An unofficial fan-made map for EldenRing. Souls games are hard and sometimes you need a companion - so take this interactive map of The Lands Between for when you need it! FEATURES: • Over 4000 locations - Find all Flask Upgrades, Keys, Dragons, Rare Weapons & Hidden Quests • 70+ categories - including Dungeon Bosses, Ashes of War, Talismans, Golden Seeds, Teardrop Scarabs & 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/elden-ring • 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. • Maps for the overworld and all underground areas 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 FromSoftware (the developers of ER)!

Screenshots

Fishing Knots Pro4 screens
MapGenie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MapGenie at Free against Fishing Knots Pro's $4.99. MapGenie also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (56% vs 43%). Fishing Knots Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MapGenie is free to download; Fishing Knots Pro costs $4.99 up front. MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fishing Knots Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapGenie has 2.6K ratings behind it against 280, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Fishing Knots Pro's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fishing Knots Pro ships an update every 5 months, MapGenie every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Fishing Knots Pro versus MapGenie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishing Knots ProMapGenie
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (280 ratings)4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews56.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2802.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWeb and PrintMagic Lamp Technologies Limited

Customer experience

Fishing Knots Pro

All ratings280 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

MapGenie

All ratings2,596 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral18.0%
Negative25.8%

User reviews

Fishing Knots Pro

From 280 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful for learning knots
  • 👍 Good diagrams for knots
  • 👍 Works for braid and mono
  • 👍 Well worth the cost (for some)
  • 👍 Helpful for novices

Room to improve

  • 💸 Not worth the money
  • 💸 Paid version not different from free
  • 💸 Waste of money
  • 💸 Expensive for what it offers
  • 👎 Frustrating lack of info

MapGenie

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for 100% completion
  • 🚀 Accurate map and item locations
  • 💡 Ability to track progress
  • 👍 Essential companion tool
  • 👍 Useful for beginners and veterans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with marking locations as found
  • 🐛 Map shifting when clicking on icons
  • 🐛 Inability to see the actual map in some cases
  • 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
  • 🐛 Inconsistent login/sync issues

Bugs and requests

Fishing Knots Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Expanded view not available as promised
  • Termination misdrawn on 'Bloody Return' knot

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more knots (FG Knot, Double Knot, Arbor Knot, Albright Knot)
  • Expanded views for knots
  • Search feature
  • Ability to favorite knots
  • Add intermediate steps to diagrams
Show 3 more
  • Text descriptions under pictures
  • Translation to French
  • Translation to Russian

MapGenie

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Map not loading properly
  • Inability to mark locations as found
  • Filters resetting randomly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to reset/clear progress
  • Improved search functionality
  • More zoom/panning options
  • Ability to hide found locations
  • Support for DLC maps and quests

In-app purchases

None

Fishing Knots Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade$9.99

Questions

Is Fishing Knots Pro free?
Fishing Knots Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fishing Knots Pro or MapGenie?
MapGenie is rated higher. Fishing Knots Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Fishing Knots Pro or MapGenie have ads?
MapGenie shows ads; Fishing Knots Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Fishing Knots Pro or MapGenie?
Fishing Knots Pro ships an update every 5 months, and MapGenie every 26 months. Most recently, Fishing Knots Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and MapGenie on October 16, 2026.

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