# GameCat vs Crimson Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GameCat at 87% against Crimson Map's 21%. GameCat also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Crimson Map's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GameCat sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Crimson Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crimson Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crimson Map has 294 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of GameCat's written reviews are positive against 21% of Crimson Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GameCat ships an update weekly, Crimson Map every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameCat | Crimson Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamecat-mhws/id6742364507/reviews) | **[4.6 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimson-map/id6760719422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **294** |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [九思 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/986361942) | [Felipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/615749291) |

## What reviewers say

### GameCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamecat-mhws/id6742364507)

This unofficial companion app provides a comprehensive wiki with a powerful search engine for game items and skills. It also features a robust build simulator to help players create optimal gear sets for their adventures.

**Highlights:** Game wiki with powerful search, Filter items by elements, skills, and more, Favorite items and quests, Build simulator for gear sets, Stunning user interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patch Delivery | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP Member | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic build simulator
- 👍 Great companion app for MH experience
- 👍 Useful set builder and skill planner

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Language settings don't work as expected
- 🔒 Paywall for some key features
- 🔧 UI and configuration tools need improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Armor info not updated in a timely manner
- Slow app launch and performance issues

**Requested features**

- English language support
- Offline mode or local data storage


### Crimson Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimson-map/id6760719422)

This app provides a detailed map for Crimson Desert, highlighting points of interest like Abyss Nexuses and map reveal bells. It allows users to save their progress and organize their exploration of Pywel's strongholds, caves, and landmarks.

**Highlights:** Detailed Pywel map, Abyss Nexus locations, Map reveal bell locations, Save game progress, Organize exploration, Landmark identification

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access (3 Months) | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Lifetime purchase | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameCat free?

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

### Is Crimson Map free?

Crimson Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GameCat or Crimson Map?

Crimson Map is rated higher. GameCat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Crimson Map averages 4.6 from 294 ratings.

### Do GameCat or Crimson Map have ads?

Neither GameCat nor Crimson Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GameCat or Crimson Map?

GameCat ships an update weekly, and Crimson Map every 3 days. Most recently, GameCat was updated on October 28, 2026 and Crimson Map on October 31, 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.*