Comparison

Genesis vs Westeros Map

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

Head to head
About

Genesis

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
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Genesis – Unlimited Ideas for Writers and RPG Creators! Genesis is the ultimate tool for creators of all types – writers, designers, and world-builders alike. With a massive database of content, Genesis can instantly generate story elements, worlds, settings, and more, tailored to any genre you need. Generate Quadrillions of Characters, Creatures, Weapons, and Worlds! - From fantasy kingdoms to futuristic space stations, Genesis has it all. With just a tap, you’ll have endless ideas at your fingertips, making sure you’re never stuck again. Build Entire Solar Systems and Galaxies - No other tool builds worlds as vast or fast as Genesis. From sprawling galaxies to tiny microbes, create a universe that feels alive and vibrant with endless random possibilities. Instantly Create Weapons, Towns, and Civilizations - Tap to fill your worlds with detail. Generate unique characters, technologies, magical artifacts, religions, and more. Bring depth to any story in seconds. Generate Detailed Creations with Every Tap - Each character, creature, or place comes fully detailed – names, environments, life types, solar system specifics, and more are ready to go. Genesis builds everything you need to tell your story. Expand with Exclusive Content Bundles - Genesis comes loaded with amazing features, but you can unlock even more options: Alien Creatures, Castles, Fantasy Cultures, Pirate Ships, Starships, and much more to fuel your imagination. Save and Share Your Ideas - Saving is simple, and sharing creations with friends is free! Keep your best ideas ready for when you need them. Perfect for RPG Game Masters and Storytellers - Whether you’re setting up an RPG campaign, writing an epic, or developing your own game, Genesis gives you the creative spark you need. With Genesis, incredible characters, worlds, and even galaxies are just a tap away. Download Genesis FREE today, and start creating your story! http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

Westeros Map

Explore detailed maps of Westeros and Essos, perfect for fans of the book series and TV shows. Navigate locations, search for places, and enjoy an immersive experience with audio cues.

Highlights
  • Offline map of Westeros and Essos
  • Search for specific locations
  • Zoom and pan gestures
  • Location details with audio cues
  • Overview and castle views
  • Interactive location pins
Features
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Westeros Interactive Map is a perfect companion app when reading A Song of Ice and Fire novel series which include A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, The Winds of Winter, and A Dream of Spring, and Fire and Blood and other George R.R. Martin books. This is also perfect for fans who watch Game of Thrones ( GOT ) or House of the Dragon ( HOTD ). While watching the said shows in TV or Apple TV, viewers are also engaged with their iPhone or iPad to check out the places mentioned in the series. Users can explore the map through pinch gesture or magnify gesture, and drag gesture. The app also has a search feature that allows the user to simply type the name of the place or location, and the app will automatically locate it in the map. If you like the app, kindly give us positive ratings. For comments and suggestions, please write it here in the App Store. Thank you! FEATURES: 1. Westeros Map is the only iOS app that can work offline to process detailed view of various locations in Westeros and Essos. 2. While watching the show in TV or Apple TV, viewers can also be engaged in their iPhones or iPads to explore the places mentioned in the series. 3. At the app launch, users can choose between an overview and a castle view by zooming and dragging on the map. 4. Users can explore different territories by swiping the map. 5. A list of all locations can be viewed in one navigation stack by clicking "Search Location". To return to the zoomable map, click "Back" from the top left corner of the screen. 6. Users can enhance resolution of any places by applying pinch out gesture. 7. The audio “Dracarys” by Daenerys Targaryen was added for enhanced user experience. If a description is included for certain locations, we can hear the audio Dracarys. And when you here this sound, this means the location pin is clickable and it displays brief details about the place. The information provides additional interests and clarify some context while watching the tv show. Click "OK" to close the description. 8. Users can search different locations by typing the exact name or just a substring of the place. To return to Search Box, click "Location" from the top left corner of the screen. 9. The location pin is also added with ease in and ease out animation to give the user a feel of traveling in the Westeros and Essos world during a search. For example, try searching “Xon”, “Ulthos”, etc.

Screenshots

Genesis4 screens
Westeros Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Westeros Map at none against Genesis's 13. Genesis's advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 5) and review sentiment (58% vs 50%). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Genesis sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Westeros Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Genesis against 4.0 for Westeros Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Genesis has 281 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Genesis's written reviews are positive against 50% of Westeros Map's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Genesis versus Westeros Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenesisWesteros Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (281 ratings)4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings281 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander WinnGilbert Oca

Customer experience

Genesis

All ratings281 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative29.6%

Westeros Map

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Genesis

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Purchased content not unlocking
  • Saved entries disappearing or duplicating
  • Crashes on launch or usage

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Westeros Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Genesis

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Tier (Monthly)$5.991 Month
One-time12
  • Religions Generator$0.99
  • Fantasy Cultures Generator$0.99
  • Continents & Islands Generator$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Fantasy Creatures Generator$0.99
  • Medieval Towns Generator$0.99
  • Countries & Nations$0.99
  • Wars Generator$0.99
  • Alien Creatures Generator$0.99
  • Fantasy Bundle$4.99
  • Worldbuilding Bundle$7.99
  • All Genesis Generators$11.99
  • All Generators$19.99
None

Westeros Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Genesis free?
Genesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Westeros Map free?
Westeros Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Genesis or Westeros Map?
Westeros Map is rated higher. Genesis averages 3.9 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Westeros Map averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Genesis or Westeros Map have ads?
Neither Genesis nor Westeros Map shows ads.

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