Comparison

Guide for Binding of Isaac vs MapGenie

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

Head to head
About

Guide for Binding of Isaac

Access a comprehensive database for The Binding of Isaac, covering all DLCs and mods. Quickly identify items using your camera or advanced search filters. Explore detailed information on items, trinkets, characters, bosses, and more.

Highlights
  • Item identification via camera
  • Advanced search and filters
  • Comprehensive game data (items, bosses, characters)
  • Synergy and interaction details
  • Collection status tracking
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Quickly find all the information you need about the game Binding of Isaac: Rebirth and all DLCs: Afterbirth, Afterbirth+, Repentance, Repentance+ and also Antibirth mod. Have trouble identifying an item? - Use your device's camera to quickly identify an item - Advanced search featuring aspect tag search (example: "green mushroom") - Color sorting and advance filters by game, type, collection status, and pool * This guide shows you comprehensive information about: - Items (with synergies and interactions) - Trinkets - Bag of Crafting (added in Repentance DLC) - Cards and Runes - Pickups - Achievements - Transformations - Seeds - Pills - Marks - Monsters - Characters - Bosses - Objects - Curses - Floors - Rooms - Item Pools - Challenges - Babies (Co-op) - Collection (featuring Steam Sync for Achievements) *Global search with descriptive search, the ability to search for what the object "looks like" making it easier to find the item you are looking for (available for Items, Trinkets, and Cards) *Color sorting (available for Items and Trinkets) *Multiple visualization modes *Ability to apply multiple filters to the item list: - Type (Active or Passive) - Game (Rebirth, Afterbirth, Afterbirth+, and Booster Packs) - Subtype (Tear modifier, Familiar or Orbital) - Collection status (Collected or Not Collected) - Pool type (Angel Room, Beggar, Boss Room, Challenge Room, Curse Room... ) *Dark Mode support *Ability to share an Item detail or report missing or incorrect info Disclaimer: This application is an unofficial guide for the Binding of Isaac This app is not associated, affiliated, endorsed, sponsored, or approved by Edmund McMillen or Nicalis Inc.

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

Guide for Binding of Isaac4 screens
MapGenie4 screens

Verdict

The call

Guide for Binding of Isaac and MapGenie both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Guide for Binding of Isaac's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's. Guide for Binding of Isaac also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 2.6K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Guide for Binding of Isaac sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Guide for Binding of Isaac against 4.8 for MapGenie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.1K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Guide for Binding of Isaac's written reviews are positive against 56% of MapGenie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guide for Binding of Isaac ships an update monthly, MapGenie every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Guide for Binding of Isaac versus MapGenie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuide for Binding of IsaacMapGenie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.1K ratings) — better4.8 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews95.8% of reviews — better56.2% of reviews
Number of ratings9.1K — better2.6K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 26 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB55 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRui Pedro CorreiaMagic Lamp Technologies Limited

Customer experience

Guide for Binding of Isaac

All ratings8,938 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews1,070 reviews
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.6%

MapGenie

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

User reviews

Guide for Binding of Isaac

From 9.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Extremely helpful and informative
  • 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
  • 🔍 Comprehensive coverage of game content
  • 📊 Useful tracking and progress features
  • 💡 Innovative camera-based item lookup

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Some missing/outdated content
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version

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

Guide for Binding of Isaac

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Collection progress not syncing correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to link accounts across platforms
  • More detailed information on enemy champions
  • Option to sort items by type/pool in collection
  • Spindown dice calculator

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

6 purchases

Guide for Binding of Isaac

One-time6
  • Remove ads/Unlock custom icons$6.99
  • Remove ads/Unlock custom icons$9.99
  • Remove ads/Unlock custom icons$12.99
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  • Remove ads/Unlock custom icons$17.99
  • Remove ads/Unlock custom icons$19.99
  • Remove ads/Unlock custom icons$24.99
1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade$9.99

Questions

Is Guide for Binding of Isaac free?
Guide for Binding of Isaac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guide for Binding of Isaac or MapGenie?
Guide for Binding of Isaac is rated higher. Guide for Binding of Isaac averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Guide for Binding of Isaac or MapGenie have ads?
Both Guide for Binding of Isaac and MapGenie show ads.
Which is updated more often, Guide for Binding of Isaac or MapGenie?
Guide for Binding of Isaac ships an update monthly, and MapGenie every 26 months. Most recently, Guide for Binding of Isaac was updated on October 31, 2026 and MapGenie on October 30, 2026.

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