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.
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.
- Item identification via camera
- Advanced search and filters
- Comprehensive game data (items, bosses, characters)
- Synergy and interaction details
- Collection status tracking
- Dark Mode support
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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.
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.
- Over 4000 locations
- 70+ categories
- Quicksearch functionality
- Progress tracking
- Note-taking on map
- Website sync
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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)!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Guide for Binding of Isaac | MapGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9.1K ratings) — better | 4.8 (2.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.8% of reviews — better | 56.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K — better | 2.6K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rui Pedro Correia | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited |
Customer experience
Guide for Binding of Isaac
MapGenie
User reviews
Guide for Binding of Isaac
From 9.1K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Guide for Binding of Isaac
- 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
MapGenie
- Elden Ring Map PRO Upgrade$9.99
Questions
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