GameMaps vs The Forest Map Companion
GameMaps
gamemaps.netThe Forest Map Companion
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| Figure | GameMaps | The Forest Map Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $0.58/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Interactive Game Maps | 8.1 (#6) | 7.6 (#10) |
| Integrations | GameMaps integrates map tools and locations for Tarkov, including an Items To Keep tool, an Ammo Chart, and Quests. | The iOS version history tells users to join the app's Discord from the app menu for bugs or feature requests. |
| Support | Users can contact support by email for account issues and password resets, and submit game suggestions or bug reports through the feedback page. | Google Play lists [email protected] as the app support email. |
Plans
The Forest Map Companion
- FreeFree
- Forest Monthly$3.99 a month
- Forest Companion App$6.99, paid once
- Forest Yearly$6.99 a year
In their own words
GameMaps
GameMaps provides interactive maps and related tools for video games through its website, with a Windows option through the Overwolf app. Its map collection includes Escape from Tarkov, Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, and Overwatch. For Tarkov, maps include 2D layouts, 3D renders, stash and key maps, and quest maps, with markers for extracts, spawns, bosses, keys, locked doors, loot, and quest objectives. Logged-in Tarkov users can mark quests complete and enter their player level to see relevant quests. GameMaps also offers Tarkov tools for items to keep, ammunition, and quests. Browser maps are free at free. The Overwolf app provides an in-game overlay and can also run in a secondary desktop window; paid subscriptions are available through the app, but no price is listed. Some features require an account, and features may differ between the website and app. The service is supported by third-party advertising, and users can adjust cookie and advertising preferences through privacy settings.
The Forest Map Companion
The Forest Map Companion is an interactive map and guide for The Forest and Sons of the Forest, available on Android, iOS, and the web. The homepage lists 1,122 markers for The Forest and 1,419 for Sons of the Forest. Map layers include full cave maps, while filters cover locations, collectibles, items, wildlife, and more. Users can mark items as found, check completion counters by category, and move to the next missing item. Custom pins can record bases, caches, and other points of interest; discovery mode hides other markers. Guides provide step-by-step walkthroughs, and recipes specify ingredients and quantities. The free plan includes interactive maps and guides. Full access is listed at $3.99 a month, $6.99 a year, or $6.99, paid once. The homepage labels The Forest 3 as coming soon. This is an unofficial fan-made companion and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Endnight Games Ltd.