# Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki vs SV Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SV Guide at 83% against Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki's 17%. SV Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 3.9). Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (836 vs 86). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SV Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SV Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki has 836 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki's written reviews are positive against 83% of SV Guide's.

Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki ships an update every 8 months, SV Guide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki | SV Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sandbox-guide-and-wiki/id1035132551/reviews) | **[4.4 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sv-guide/id1602155998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **836** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | **83.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phung Doanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/965062916) | [Martin Bech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526455537) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sandbox-guide-and-wiki/id1035132551)

This comprehensive guide provides in-depth tips, tricks, and strategies for the game. Discover detailed information on bosses, items, enemies, NPCs, and crafting recipes across all platforms. Easily search and filter through a vast database of game content.

**Highlights:** Strategy guide with tips and tricks, Searchable item database, Item filtering options, Crafting recipes and details, Enemy and NPC lists, Armor set information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Helpful guide
- 👍 Useful information
- 🤗 Solves problems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Outdated content
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🤯 Missing key features
- 🐌 Performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on click
- Ads won't close
- Distorted/missing images

**Requested features**

- Update to latest Terraria version
- Add search functionality
- Improve organization and navigation
- Include more comprehensive item/enemy/boss information


### SV Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sv-guide/id1602155998)

An unofficial companion app for Stardew Valley players. Quickly access essential game information like villager gift preferences, shop hours, and crop details through an intuitive interface. Enhance your gameplay by easily finding the data you need.

**Highlights:** Villager gift preferences, Shop opening hours and inventory, Crop sales prices and growth times, Fish and foraging locations, Artisan good sales prices, Villager locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and clean UI design
- 👍 Easy to navigate and user-friendly
- ⚡ Fast and smooth performance
- 📚 Comprehensive game information
- 🎯 Well-organized content layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔐 Aggressive paywall for essential features
- 💰 Community center bundles locked behind premium
- ❌ Incomplete information in some sections
- 🐛 App crashes during purchase attempts
- 📊 Outdated bundle information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting premium purchase
- Community center bundles not registering completion
- Incorrect item descriptions (soggy paper, etc.)
- Wrong upgrade costs (house upgrade pricing)
- Spelling error: 'gifiting' instead of 'gifting'

**Requested features**

- Museum collection tracker
- Checklist for bundles and achievements
- Romance/relationship tracking
- Golden walnut location checklist
- Perfection requirements tracker


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki free?

Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SV Guide free?

SV Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki or SV Guide?

SV Guide is rated higher. Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki averages 3.9 out of 5 from 836 ratings, while SV Guide averages 4.4 from 86 ratings.

### Do Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki or SV Guide have ads?

Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki shows ads; SV Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki or SV Guide?

Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki ships an update every 8 months, and SV Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Sandbox Guide & Wiki was updated on October 20, 2026 and SV Guide on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*