# Horizon Companion

> Unofficial Map and Guide

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.SoftwareNotion.HorizonMap](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.SoftwareNotion.HorizonMap)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.SoftwareNotion.HorizonMap`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sebastian Kruse
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 18,506
- **Rating:** 3.48 / 5 (142 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2017-06-10
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 180 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SoftwareNotion.HorizonMap)
- **Website:** [https://software-notion.de/](https://software-notion.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://software-notion.de/legal/privacypolicy](https://software-notion.de/legal/privacypolicy)

## Description

**Horizon Companion** is an unofficial Chrome extension that provides an offline interactive map and detailed guide for Horizon Zero Dawn enthusiasts. It displays precise positions of various in-game collectibles and landmarks such as Vantages, Ancient Vessels, Metal Flowers, Banuk Figures, Texts, Scanned Glyphs, Important Locations, Campfires, Machine Sites, and Merchants.

Designed for aiding exploration and completionists alike, the extension includes a convenient checklist feature allowing users to efficiently track collected items and visited locations. Whether you're a casual player or a dedicated hunter, Horizon Companion enhances your gameplay experience by keeping essential information accessible anytime, even offline.

## Rankings

- #448,058 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.SoftwareNotion.HorizonMap.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users generally find Horizon Companion useful with a good UI, serving as a helpful in-game map tool for Horizon Zero Dawn and its DLC. However, common issues include map download failures, missing map details, navigation difficulties, and privacy concerns. Users also desire more detailed item information and updates for DLC content. Overall, the app is appreciated but has several areas needing improvement to enhance usability and user trust.

### Pros

- Great user interface making it easy to use.
- Useful as an in-game map and location/item checklist for Horizon Zero Dawn.
- Helpful for exploration and completionists in the game.
- Provides options to download different maps including DLC areas.
- App concept is appreciated and considered a useful tool by many users.

### Cons

- Map download issues; app fails to download or load maps reliably.
- Lack of certain map features such as Tallnecks, ruins, caldrons, and bandit camps.
- App requires multiple back presses; navigation and usability concerns.
- Privacy concerns with data collection and permissions required to open the app.
- Missing detailed information or directions on how to find specific items on the map.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.SoftwareNotion.HorizonMap)