Comparison

Genesis vs BattleMapper

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

BattleMapper

Features
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BattleMapper is a fast, lightweight tactical map editor built for tabletop RPG Game Masters and players. Whether you are sketching a quick impromptu dungeon during a live session or prepping your next encounter on the go, BattleMapper lets you create clean, professional grid maps on your iPhone in seconds. TACTICAL DRAWING TOOLS Smart Walls: Single-tap to toggle wall segments, or drag across orthogonal paths with live dotted previews to build corridors and rooms effortlessly. Merged Doors: Place doorways along grid lines that automatically merge into unified, continuous entryways matching your walls. Secret Passages: Hidden doors rendered with distinct theme accents and vertical S glyphs. Stairs: Place tiered staircases inside individual grid cells, complete with directional up and down badges that toggle with a tap. Windows and Pillars: Add dashed window apertures and toggle circular or square stone pillars at grid intersections. 2D Drag-to-Erase: Tap individual items to erase, or drag a selection box to clear entire rooms, interior elements, and stairs in one motion. VISUAL THEMES Match your campaign atmosphere with multiple vector-rendered aesthetic styles: Pen and Paper: Classic hand-drawn graph paper with ink lines and warm wooden accents. Parchment: Antique fantasy parchment with rich earthen hues. Blueprint: High-contrast technical grid with crisp cyan and white lines. Dark Dungeon: Atmospheric low-light stone aesthetic for underground exploration. GRID CUSTOMIZATION Flexible Dimensions: Configure custom map sizes from 10x10 up to 60x60 squares. Major Grid Accents: Highlight every 5 or 10 squares for rapid movement and spell range estimation. Coordinate Headers: Optional alphanumeric labels (A-Z columns, 1-N rows) for precise player positioning and callouts. Measurement Units: Customize grid scale labels to match your system (5 ft, 1.5 m, 1 sq, 10 ft, or custom). Viewport Navigation: Smooth two-finger pan, pinch-to-zoom, and automatic initial camera centering. MAP LIBRARY AND BACKUPS Continuous Auto-Save: Every stroke, element placement, dimension change, and rename persists instantly in the background. Map Library: Organize, search, rename, and manage all your encounter maps.

Screenshots

Genesis4 screens
BattleMapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BattleMapper at none against Genesis's 13. Genesis's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. BattleMapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Genesis versus BattleMapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenesisBattleMapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (281 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings281 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander WinnThomas Charles Walford

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

BattleMapper

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

BattleMapper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Genesis free?
Genesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BattleMapper free?
BattleMapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Genesis or BattleMapper have ads?
Neither Genesis nor BattleMapper shows ads.

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