GW2 Assistant vs Black Desert+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GW2 Assistant
Access your Guild Wars 2 account and character details remotely. View boss timers without an API key, or generate a token to see your characters, inventory, and progression. Supports barcode scanning for easy API key entry.
- View Guild Wars 2 account details
- Track character information
- Access boss timers
- API key integration
- Barcode scanning for API keys
- Offline boss timer viewing
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GW2 Assistant is a fan-made app for viewing your Guild Wars 2® account and character information on the go! Without an API key you can view the Boss Timers. If you'd like to view your character and account information, you will need to generate an API token on https://account.arena.net/applications, and make sure to give it permission to builds, characters, progression, wallet, builds, account, inventories, and unlocks. You can enter the key by copying and pasting it onto the settings page or by scanning the barcode. If you do not give it a given permission, the app will still function but the page attached to that permission will not be available. Most views can be refreshed by dragging down and releasing when "refresh" appears. We request the Camera permission to allow the scanning of barcodes. All Guild Wars 2 content is copyright Arenanet and comply with the Content Terms of Use (https://www.guildwars2.com/en/legal/guild-wars-2-content-terms-of-use/)
Black Desert+
Stay connected to the world of Black Desert Online with this companion app. Get timely alerts for World Boss spawns, watch live streams, redeem coupon codes, and manage your in-game market items on the go. Access customer support directly from your device.
- World Boss spawn alerts
- Watch Black Desert TV livestreams
- Redeem in-game coupon codes
- Mobile Central Market access
- Customer Support Center
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Black Desert+ is Black Desert Online’s mobile companion app that allows you to keep up-to-date with the latest news. World Boss Times - Always be on time to battle the World Bosses by setting up alerts for the World Boss spawns! Black Desert TV - Watch exciting livestreams straight from Black Desert TV. Coupon Redemption - Redeem coupon codes directly through Black Desert+ to receive valuable in-game items. Mobile Central Market - Buy and sell items on the Central Market whenever, wherever. Customer Support - Visit our Support Center to get help quickly and easily.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GW2 Assistant at 4.1 against Black Desert+'s 2.7. GW2 Assistant also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 34%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Black Desert+'s advantage is ratings volume (216 vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GW2 Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Desert+ has 216 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of GW2 Assistant's written reviews are positive against 34% of Black Desert+'s.
GW2 Assistant ships an update every 2 months, Black Desert+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GW2 Assistant | Black Desert+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (14 ratings) — better | 2.7 (216 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 34.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 216 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | CTHONIC STUDIOS LLC | Pearl Abyss Corp. |
Customer experience
GW2 Assistant
Black Desert+
Bugs and requests
GW2 Assistant
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Black Desert+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Steam login not working
- Central Market connection errors
- App not loading or getting stuck on splash screen
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for PC NA/EU servers
- Implement persistent login to avoid repeated authentication
- Integrate more in-game functionality like character stats and gear management
In-app purchases
GW2 Assistant
No in-app purchases
Black Desert+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GW2 Assistant free?
Is Black Desert+ free?
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