Comparison

MHOtomo vs MHGU Database

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

MHOtomo

This unofficial companion app provides comprehensive information for a popular action RPG. Access the latest event schedules, bounties, and online rewards. Explore a detailed in-game wiki with powerful search filters and create custom builds for your character.

Highlights
  • Latest event quests and bounties
  • Offline game database (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
  • Powerful in-game wiki with search filters
  • Custom build creator and saver
  • Online cloud storage for builds and favorites
  • In-game map functionality
Features
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~~~ Monster Hunter World Companion App ~~~ Iceborne Ready * Latest Events * Build Searcher * Wikipedia * Stunning UI - GET THE LATEST ONLINE REWARDS, EVENT QUESTS, AND BOUNTIES INFORMATION! Don't miss any login rewards and time-limited events! All the info you need will deliver to you! You can check game-related news & articles, schedule for event quests, weekly or daily bounties and other useful information (Some features are premium members only) - DATABASE FOR PS4 & XBOXONE & PC Databases are free to update! All databases can be used offline! You can switch the database to the platform you are playing with. The database is organized manually to be synchronized with the game. The database will be updated soon after the game is updated. The data will deliver within the app, you won't need to update the client, just drag and refresh to get updated! - COMPLETE GAME WIKIPEDIA, WITH A POWERFUL SEARCH ENGINE Setting filters to find anything from the game. The filters can be anything you want, elements, slots, weapon augments, skills.. or just use keywords! Star an item for your targets. Need a weapon? Complete a quest? Mark them as your favorites, so that you can visit later! New in-game map added! Can you imagine using it like google map? It is even more powerful than the one in the game! - MAKE A BUILD BY SEARCHING SKILLS! Use the powerful build searcher to find builds! ICEBORNE support! You can save the builds for later use. Saved builds can be sorted by defense, name or modified time. You can tag the builds for better grouping/filtering. - ONLINE STORAGE My builds, My jewel sets, and My favorites... Newly introduced "Online Member" allows you to store your data on the cloud! You can visit your data anytime on any of your devices. No need to worry about your data - after you delete the app or even worse, lost your phone. We kept them safe! Choose different plans for your needs. - MULTI LANGUAGES SUPPORT We provide online Google Sheets for different languages. If you don't find your language supported in the app, just help to make one! I'll make sure they will be added in the later versions. - CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY! The app is completely made using the cutting-edge Flutter engine from Google. Try the FUTURE out! Everything you want from Monster Hunter World, all in this app! Privacy policy: Https://ooizumi.github.io/mhwotomo/privacy_policy.html Terms and conditions: Https://ooizumi.github.io/mhwotomo/terms_and_conditions.html Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/mhwo_official Brave hunter! Take me along! I will be your best partner to help you explore the new world!

About

MHGU Database

A comprehensive offline reference guide for Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. Access detailed information on equipment, monsters, quests, skills, item combinations, and more. Features universal search and quick, load-time-free access to game data.

Highlights
  • Monster weakness and habitat data
  • Equipment and weapon trees
  • Quest details and rewards
  • Item combination recipes
  • Skill list and decorations
  • Offline access
  • Universal search
Features
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Quick and easy to use Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate reference, including equipment, monsters, quests, skills, and more! This app is open source! Anyone who would like to help make the app better can contribute on github: https://github.com/JoeLago/MHGUDB-iOS Features Include: * Quest List with Goals, Subquest, and Rewards * Monster Weakness, Carves, and Habitats * Gathering Points with Drop Percentages * Full Weapon Trees with creation and upgrade materials * Armor List with Skills and creation materials * Palico Weapons with creation materials * Item Combinations * Decorations * Skill List * Linked cross-referencing for all data * Universal search for all the data in the app * Quick reference with no load times, no internet connection needed * Accurate data gathered from the game itself Email support@hunterdb.com if you are having issues or just want to request a feature!

Screenshots

MHOtomo4 screens
MHGU Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MHGU Database at 4.9 against MHOtomo's 4.3. MHGU Database also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). MHOtomo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MHOtomo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MHGU Database asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MHGU Database holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MHGU Database has 6.1K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of MHOtomo's written reviews are positive against 91% of MHGU Database's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MHOtomo ships an update every 5 days, MHGU Database every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MHOtomo versus MHGU Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMHOtomoMHGU Database
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (69 ratings)4.9 (6.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews91.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings696.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB43 MB
Age rating9+9+
Developer九思 李Joe Lagomarsino

Customer experience

MHOtomo

All ratings69 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative14.6%

MHGU Database

All ratings5,618 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive91.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative3.2%

Bugs and requests

MHOtomo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MHGU Database

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect quest information
  • Search bar not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add armor set builder
  • Improve search functionality
  • Include more details on quests and items
  • Add monster descriptions
  • Expand to other Monster Hunter games

In-app purchases

5 purchases

MHOtomo

One-time5
  • VIP Member$2.99
  • Otomo's Lifetime Contract$4.99
  • Professional Hunter2 variants$4.99
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  • Veteran Hunter2 variants$9.99
  • Master Hunter2 variants$19.99
None

MHGU Database

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MHOtomo free?
MHOtomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MHGU Database free?
MHGU Database is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MHOtomo or MHGU Database?
MHGU Database is rated higher. MHOtomo averages 4.3 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while MHGU Database averages 4.9 from 6.1K ratings.
Do MHOtomo or MHGU Database have ads?
MHOtomo shows ads; MHGU Database does not.
Which is updated more often, MHOtomo or MHGU Database?
MHOtomo ships an update every 5 days, and MHGU Database every 5 months. Most recently, MHOtomo was updated on November 11, 2026 and MHGU Database on November 11, 2026.

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