Comparison

Asobi vs MapWizard

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

Head to head
About

Asobi

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a high-quality client for remote play on your PlayStation 4 or 5. Stream games with support for real controllers, virtual buttons, and smart streaming features. Unlock enhanced visuals, performance, and controller feedback with an optional in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Remote play for PS4/PS5
  • Real controller support
  • Virtual on-screen buttons
  • Account cloud sync
  • 1080p streaming
  • HDR video support (paid)
  • Haptic feedback (paid)
Features
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This app client turns your iPhone or iPad into a high-quality PS Remote Play client for your PlayStation® 4 and PlayStation® 5, with support for real controllers, virtual buttons and smart streaming. Core experience: • Account cloud sync - keep your consoles and settings in sync across devices. • Connect and remote play from your PS4 or PS5 • Multiple accounts - sign in with both local and PSN accounts. • Game info & progress - see what you’re playing and how far you’ve come. • 1080p / 30 fps SDR streaming - smooth, sharp video that just works. • Automatic bitrate - the app adapts quality to your network. • Special Backbone controller support with an experience akin to the PlayStation Portal • Built-in virtual controller overlay for on-screen play. • PS Cloud streaming support (PlayStation® Plus membership required for PlayStation® Cloud Game Streaming) • Internet Remote Play support • Automatic console registration support (Register consoles without having to use a pairing code) • PlayStation 5 multiplayer couch co-op support - up to 4 players on one screen, over local or internet Remote Play. • PlayStation 4 multiplayer couch co-op support - up to 4 players on one screen, over local Remote Play. Unlock the full mobile experience with a single in-app purchase: • Full DualShock 4, DualSense, DualSense Edge support • HDR video - take full advantage of your device’s color and contrast. • 1080 / 60 fps streaming - double the smoothness for responsive play. • ProMotion upscaling (4k) & up to 120 fps (on supported devices). • Low latency modes for lower lag between the PlayStation console and your device. • Manual bitrate control - tune quality and bandwidth to your network. • Experimental FEC mode - helps recover from visual skips on unstable Wi-Fi. • Audio settings - reduce sound delay and fine-tune behavior. • Controller haptics - feel more of the game. • Zoom & Pan - crop and focus the part of the screen that matters most for a full screen experience! • On-screen lightbar halo - visualize controller status right on your display. • On-device gyro support - emulate your controller gryo on iPhone or iPad. • On-device haptics - subtle taps and feedback from the device itself. • 1:1 adaptive trigger parity (DualSense / DualSense Edge) - native-feel trigger resistance that matches the real PlayStation experience. • 16 screen filters - Vivid, Monochrome, Cell Shaded, 32-bit and more, to restyle your game. • Realtime 2D to 3D conversion - supporting Side-by-Side (SBS), TriOviz and Anaglyph (Red/Cyan) for 3D displays and XR glasses. Disclaimer Asobi is an independent Remote Play client for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5. It is intended for use with content you own or are licensed to use, on hardware you own, with a valid PlayStation Network account and, for cloud streaming, an active PlayStation Plus subscription. Asobi does not circumvent copy protection or facilitate piracy. Asobi is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. PlayStation®, PlayStation Plus®, DualShock®, DualSense®, PlayStation Portal®, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5 are trademarks of the Sony Group Corporation.

About

MapWizard

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
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MapWizard: GTAV Map & Tracker is a powerful interactive companion app for Grand Theft Auto V, designed to help you explore the world, track collectibles, and complete everything with ease. Navigate detailed GTA V maps with precise pins for collectibles, locations, and points of interest. Tap any pin to see full details, descriptions, and helpful YouTube guides when available. Interactive Map - Smooth zoom and pan controls - Clear, color-coded pins - Focus instantly on any location Tracker & Progress System - Mark items as Found / Not Found - Track progress by element, section, and map - Visual progress bars and percentage - Overall completion progress at a glance Smart Search - Search locations instantly by name - Automatically hides unrelated pins while searching Clean Legend System - Show or hide entire categories - Toggle elements individually or all at once - Instantly update the map view YouTube Integration - Watch related guide videos directly - Automatic video thumbnails for quick reference Cheats Reference - Full list of GTA V cheats in one place - Separate PC and Console cheat codes Notes & Personal Markers - Add your own notes to the app - Save reminders for missions or collectibles - Keep personal strategies and progress tips - Notes are saved automatically on your device Live Content Updates - New locations, collectibles, and videos can be added remotely — no app update required. Your map stays fresh even after release. Built for Players - Fast and lightweight - Works offline after first load - Saves progress automatically Whether you're aiming for 100% completion or just exploring Los Santos, MapWizard gives you full control over your GTA V experience.

Screenshots

Asobi4 screens
MapWizard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Asobi at 65% against MapWizard's 0%. Asobi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). MapWizard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price and update cadence 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. Asobi sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. MapWizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Asobi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Asobi has 179 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Asobi's written reviews are positive against 0% of MapWizard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Asobi ships an update weekly, MapWizard every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Asobi versus MapWizard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsobiMapWizard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (179 ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings179 — better5
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB175 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInside InternetGOVAND QADER

Customer experience

Asobi

All ratings179 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral14.6%
Negative20.8%

MapWizard

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Asobi

One-time6
  • iOS Premium$4.99
  • macOS Premium$9.99
  • tvOS Premium$9.99
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  • Standard Bundle$19.99
  • visionOS Premium$24.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$39.99
None

MapWizard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Asobi free?
Asobi 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, Asobi or MapWizard?
Asobi is rated higher. Asobi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while MapWizard averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Asobi or MapWizard have ads?
MapWizard shows ads; Asobi does not.
Which is updated more often, Asobi or MapWizard?
Asobi ships an update weekly, and MapWizard every 5 days. Most recently, Asobi was updated on October 23, 2026 and MapWizard on October 13, 2026.

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