# Genesis vs MapGenie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Genesis at 58% against MapGenie's 18%. Genesis also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 75 months). MapGenie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Genesis sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MapGenie asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 250 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Genesis's written reviews are positive against 18% of MapGenie's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Genesis ships an update every 3 weeks, MapGenie every 75 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Genesis | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genesis-world-building/id997559721/reviews) | **[4.3 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-map-for-tesv/id1521921042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 250 |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 17.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 75 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 295 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## What reviewers say

### Genesis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genesis-world-building/id997559721)

Instantly generate unlimited story elements, characters, creatures, weapons, and entire worlds for writers and RPG creators. Explore vast galaxies or detailed towns with endless random possibilities. Save and share your creations for free.

**Highlights:** Generate characters, creatures, weapons, and worlds, Build entire solar systems and galaxies, Create towns, civilizations, and technologies, Detailed creations with names and specifics, Expand with exclusive content bundles, Save and share creations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Tier (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Continents & Islands Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Creatures Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Towns Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Countries & Nations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wars Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Worldbuilding Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| All Genesis Generators | $11.99 | one-time |
| All Generators | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for writing and world-building
- 👍 Detailed information in generators
- 🚀 Generates ideas quickly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to unlock all features
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🐛 Glitchy saved entries
- 🤔 Contradictory or unrealistic results

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased content not unlocking
- Saved entries disappearing or duplicating
- Crashes on launch or usage

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit or rename saved entries
- More free generators and customization options
- Character and world-building tools
- Ability to mix and match generated content


### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-map-for-tesv/id1521921042)

Explore the vast world of The Elder Scrolls V with this fan-made map. Discover over 2500 locations, including Dragon Priest Masks, followers, and rare item spawns. Track your progress, take notes, and quickly search for any point of interest.

**Highlights:** Over 2500 locations, 90+ categories, Base game & Solstheim maps, Quick search functionality, Progress tracking, Note-taking on map

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great map when it works
- 💡 Interactive tool for gamers
- 👍 Saves time finding collectibles
- 👍 Helps discover new locations
- 👍 Useful for tracking progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Map background not loading
- 🐛 Blank map screen
- 🐛 Only shows icons, no map
- 🐛 Map visuals are broken
- 🐛 Inconsistent 'Show All' feature

**Reported bugs**

- Map background does not load
- Map is completely black
- Map is blank
- Map does not load after download
- Map landscape never loads

**Requested features**

- Add maps for The Witcher 3
- Add Far Cry maps
- Add Assassin's Creed maps
- Japanese language support
- Ability to purchase Pro version on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Genesis free?

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

### Is MapGenie free?

MapGenie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Genesis or MapGenie?

MapGenie is rated higher. Genesis averages 3.9 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.3 from 250 ratings.

### Do Genesis or MapGenie have ads?

MapGenie shows ads; Genesis does not.

### Which is updated more often, Genesis or MapGenie?

Genesis ships an update every 3 weeks, and MapGenie every 75 months. Most recently, Genesis was updated on November 1, 2026 and MapGenie on November 3, 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.*