Comparison
Map Genie (Elden Ring)vsAtlasForge (Elden Ring)
Comparison between the dedicated mapper with mobile apps (Map Genie) and the multi-game platform with integrated planner (AtlasForge).
Verdict
Map Genie if you'll use the mobile app as a companion while playing; AtlasForge if you want everything free with fewer ads and an integrated planner.
Side-by-side
| Map Genie (Elden Ring) | AtlasForge (Elden Ring) | |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Official | No | No |
| Type | Web App | Web App |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Difficulty | Beginner | Beginner |
| License | — | — |
| Source | — | — |
| Verified | June 2, 2026 | June 2, 2026 |
Which to use for what
- Native mobile app while playing on consoleBetter pick: Map Genie (Elden Ring)
Map Genie has dedicated iOS and Android apps; AtlasForge is web responsive only.
- Free tracking without paying for ProBetter pick: AtlasForge (Elden Ring)
AtlasForge enables persistent checkboxes in the free tier; Map Genie requires Pro.
- Cross-game user (Cyberpunk, D4, WoW)Better pick: AtlasForge (Elden Ring)
AtlasForge is multi-game — one account covers multiple games. Map Genie also covers multiple games but cross-game integration is weaker.
- Fast updates post-DLC launchBetter pick: Map Genie (Elden Ring)
Map Genie has a dedicated team; at SOTE launch they updated markers within 48h. AtlasForge took longer.
- Combine map + weapon database + build plannerBetter pick: AtlasForge (Elden Ring)
AtlasForge integrates all three features in a single UI; Map Genie is map only.
Both cover the same problem (interactive map of the Lands Between + Realm of Shadow) but with different strategies. Map Genie is the map specialist with native mobile apps; AtlasForge is the multi-game platform with integrated map + database + planner.
Mobile vs Web
Map Genie has native iOS and Android apps — install the app and your phone becomes a companion screen while playing on PS5/Xbox/PC. Checkboxes sync with the web.
AtlasForge is web-only, responsive. It works on mobile browsers but the experience is inferior — no offline cache, no notifications, not a PWA.
For companion use during play, Map Genie has the clear edge.
Free tier
AtlasForge is more generous on free: checkboxes persist without Pro account, ads are less intrusive. Map Genie requires Pro (~$2/month) for persistent checkboxes and ad-free mobile app.
For price-sensitive users, AtlasForge wins.
Post-patch updates
Map Genie has a dedicated team and updates fast: at SOTE launch, new markers appeared within ~48h. AtlasForge relies on manual updates and took longer to add complete Realm of Shadow content.
Multi-feature
AtlasForge integrates map + weapon database + build planner in a single UI. If you want to see an item on the map, click the marker and see stats directly, no other tool needed.
Map Genie is map only — for stats you go to Fextralife or EIP.
When each wins
| Scenario | Best option |
|---|---|
| Mobile app companion during play | Map Genie |
| Free tracking without Pro | AtlasForge |
| Cross-game user (D4, WoW, etc.) | AtlasForge |
| Fast post-DLC updates | Map Genie |
| Integrated map + database + planner | AtlasForge |
| Offline apps for travel | Map Genie |
Verdict
Use Map Genie if: you'll play a lot using mobile as companion. The Pro investment pays for mobile UX. Use AtlasForge if: you want everything in a single web app without paying. For most casual players, AtlasForge is enough; for serious completionists, Map Genie + Pro is the better setup.
Interactive map with sites of grace, NPCs, dungeons, items, and per-category filters — Lands Between and SOTE
View Map Genie (Elden Ring)Interactive map + weapon database + build planner integrated on a single multi-game platform
View AtlasForge (Elden Ring)