# Forest Companion App — Interactive Map and Guides

> Interactive map and guide for The Forest and Sons of the Forest survival games. (iPhone/iPad app by Colby Maloy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-companion-app/id1576018666 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Colby Maloy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438078477)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 145 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-companion-app/id1576018666/reviews.md

## What is Forest Companion App?

If you play The Forest or Sons of the Forest, this app is a must have.

Forest Map is an interactive The Forest map and Sons of the Forest map that shows you cave locations, collectibles, items, crafting recipes, and guides for both games — with The Forest 3 map on the way.

Whether you're a new or returning player, this app's got you covered: every item from the original Forest and its sequel, Sons of the Forest, so you can play more and search less.

INTERACTIVE MAPS
• 2,500+ hand-placed markers across The Peninsula and the Sons of the Forest island
• Full cave map layers — never get lost underground again
• Filter by locations, collectibles, items, wildlife, and more
• Instant search: type what you need and jump straight to it

TRACK YOUR WAY TO 100%
• Mark items as found right from the map
• Watch your completion grow with per-category progress counters
• Tap any category to jump to the next item you're missing
• Long-press to check off an entire category at once

DISCOVERY MODE & CUSTOM MARKERS
• Drop your own pins for bases, caches, and points of interest
• Discovery mode hides everything but your own markers for a spoiler-free playthrough

GUIDES & CRAFTING
• Step-by-step walkthroughs, including How to Beat The Forest
• Every crafting recipe with exact ingredients and quantities
• Growing guide library covering all three Forest games

WHAT SURVIVORS SAY
"Best game companion app I have ever used!" — 5 Stars
"All the items are easily findable. It saves a lot of time." — 5 Stars
"This is an awesome help for me and my friend." — 5 Stars

Forest Map Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription (weekly, monthly, or annual) or a one-time lifetime purchase. All plans unlock the same full access. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.

This is an unofficial fan-made companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Endnight Games Ltd.

Privacy Policy: https://theforestmap.app/privacy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Interactive map with item locations
- Crafting recipes
- Detailed guides with screenshots
- Optional video guides
- New item notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forest Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Forest Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Forest Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Forest Companion App | $6.99 | per year |
| Forest Companion App | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip $5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip $10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip $20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tip $50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Tip $100 | $99.99 | one-time |
| On God? | $999.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-companion-app/id1576018666/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Was good until it became paid

*2026-08-03*

Bs

### 1/5 — Greedy dev/paywall.

*2026-08-02*

Everything is locked behind a paywall now like the information isn’t free on the web. Was a great app before, used it often. The greed is sad.

### 1/5 — Payment

*2026-07-30*

You have to pay now🫩

### 1/5 — 1 star

*2026-07-29*

It cost money now

### 1/5 — Paywall

*2026-07-28*

Nachträglich wurde ein Abo für die App eingeführt, für die ich ohnehin schon etwas bezahlt habe. Das ist ein interessanter Versuch mir Geld aus der Tasche zu ziehen.

### 1/5 — Really? A paywall?

*2026-07-27*

Now it’s behind a paywall?

### 1/5 — Used to be good

*2026-07-20*

Now there’s a forced subscription

### 1/5 — Bought the whole app now doesn’t work after the update

*2026-07-20, version 3.0.1*

This is not a good companion app, I bought it without looking before because I want to help out fellow developers. This app has very basic functionality, low to basic, not enough to pay for it. Hopefully the app update will make the app a better app, otherwise, money lost, wasted time.

Edit: what do you mean what could you do better? I bought your app fully and after your BIG update, now I have to buy it one more time or I can’t use it. You took my money and didn’t give me the goddamn product. And why link your twitter when you don’t even reply on your own post when a user needs help?

### 2/5 — Decent

*2026-07-18*

The app is decent but it used to be better before the newest update it’s now that you have to pay for it and there is no free version meaning I don’t have help to the map anymore I hope it goes back to having a free version

### 2/5 — Subscription after update

*2026-07-17*

Bought the app a few weeks ago for 0.99p on the App Store as I was running through another play through and needed quick help. It was consistent and adequate for what I needed, very detailed and had everything you need! Well laid out app.

My review is 2 stars as after updating this app I’m stuck at a paywall for a subscription to gain access. Would rather google the questions I have than pay for that. 

9.99 one single further payment after already paying for the app is a steep jump and 9.99 as a monthly fee is not worth it in my opinion.

**Developer response:** hey there, please join discord for support and ill restore that for you

## Frequently asked questions about Forest Companion App

### What does The Forest Companion App do?

This app serves as an interactive map and informational tool for the survival games "The Forest" and "Sons of the Forest." It helps players find the locations of various items within the games, access crafting recipes, and utilize detailed guides.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include an interactive map displaying item locations, a comprehensive list of crafting recipes, detailed guides with screenshots for each item, optional video guides, and notifications for newly discovered items.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does contain advertisements and offers in-app purchases. These purchases may unlock additional content or remove ads, providing a more streamlined experience.

### What games is this app compatible with?

This app is designed to assist players with "The Forest" and its sequel, "Sons of the Forest." It provides information relevant to both of these specific survival video games.

### How does this app help me in the game?

The app acts as a valuable resource by showing you exactly where to find essential items, ingredients for crafting, and offering step-by-step instructions through its guides. This can significantly improve your survival experience and progress in the games.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.2 — 2026-07-20

added bug fixes

### 3.0.1 — 2026-07-17

fix bugs and  improvements

### 3.0.0 — 2026-07-14

Forest Map has been rebuilt from the ground up — new design, new features, and a much faster map.

• All-new design: darker, cleaner, and built for one-handed use
• Faster interactive maps with smooth marker rendering, even with 1,000+ pins on screen
• NEW Progress tracking: mark collectibles as found and climb to 100% completion
• NEW Tap a progress category to jump straight to the next item you're missing
• NEW Guides: step-by-step walkthroughs, starting with How to Beat The Forest
• NEW Crafting recipes with exact ingredients and quantities
• NEW Discovery mode: hide all markers except your own for spoiler-free exploring
• Improved search with category filters — browse everything, find anything
• Custom markers for your bases and stashes
• Now available in Spanish
• Lifetime unlock owners: your purchase carries over automatically

Found a bug or want a feature? Join our Discord from the app menu.

### 2.5.0 — 2025-11-23

Removed ads

### 2.2.0 — 2025-07-08

add locales

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All apps by Colby Maloy: https://appshunter.io/developer/1438078477

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