Comparison

Shrines Guide vs LocArk

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

Head to head
About

Shrines Guide

This app serves as a comprehensive guide to help players locate all shrines, Korok seeds, and other points of interest within the game world. It provides detailed information on treasures, quests, recipes, and more, acting as an indispensable companion for exploration.

Highlights
  • Shrine locations and treasures
  • Korok seed locations
  • Miniboss and enemy camp markers
  • Quest and armor information
  • Cooking recipes
  • Stable and horse locations
Features
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Do you need a little help finding all the shrines? Want to explore the entire map, find all the treasures, unlock the most valuable features? This app will help you find that impossible-to-find shrine. It is an indispensable pocket companion for your fun times. Features that the app offers: - Shrines, including their treasures - All Korok locations - Minibosses - Quests - Armors - Cooking recipes - Great fairies - Captured memories - Enemy camps - Stables - Best horses - Chests and EX Chests Shrines - The Complete Guide is a third party App. The developer of this software is not affiliated with Nintendo Co. Ltd. in any way. However, the creation and maintenance is permitted until withdrawal from Nintendo. Privacy policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jbefUkiJEiQjav_cDAxmAftQKU3Elz-l Terms of use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G8mTSVZGA9bdmzPnkrQ3fQDGkg2eeIfk

About

LocArk

Features
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LocArk is a local-first private workspace for notes, passwords, kanban boards, mind maps, and quick captures. New workspaces are encrypted by default, work offline, and stay in the storage location you choose. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Workspace data stays in the storage location you choose • New workspaces use local encryption with master password protection • No LocArk account needed for everyday use • No tracking, no telemetry • Choose local storage or iCloud Drive to sync across Apple devices SPACES & CATEGORIES • Organize documents in spaces and nested folders • Use categories to view all notes, passwords, boards, or mind maps • Search within the current space or category • Keep related files, history, and note images in the same workspace structure NOTES • Markdown editor with preview support • Folder organization, Markdown image support, and full-text search • Find and replace, a live heading outline, and quick link and table insertion • Clean, focused writing experience PASSWORDS • Securely store website logins, app credentials, and bank cards • Built-in templates for quick entry • One-tap copy for usernames, passwords, and other fields • Auto-lock and clipboard auto-clear for safety KANBAN BOARDS • Visual task management with customizable columns • Priority levels, due dates, and completion tracking • Drag-and-drop cards across columns MIND MAPS • Start from a central topic and branch out freely • Great for brainstorming, project planning, and reading notes • Edit on the canvas or in an outline, with undo and redo • Fold branches and navigate with the keyboard INBOX • Capture quick ideas now and sort them later OFFLINE WORKSPACE • Manage your local workspace without an internet connection • Pick a storage folder that fits your backup workflow • Export your data when you need a portable copy FREE AND PRO • Free: notes, passwords, and Inbox • Creating kanban boards and mind maps requires Pro, available as an annual or lifetime purchase Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://locark.com/privacy

Screenshots

Shrines Guide4 screens
LocArk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LocArk at 4 against Shrines Guide's 2. LocArk also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shrines Guide sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and LocArk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shrines Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, LocArk every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shrines Guide versus LocArk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShrines GuideLocArk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas LtdaSELFARK

Bugs and requests

Shrines Guide

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Filters tab won't close
  • Regions not loading properly
  • Completed shrines not saving correctly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add quest tracking
  • Include chest locations
  • Add compendium/item database
  • Allow marking completed Koroks
  • Improve Korok seed accuracy
Show 1 more
  • Implement iCloud sync

LocArk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Shrines Guide

Subscriptions1
  • Full access (1 Year)$2.991 Year
One-time5
  • Premium Version$0.99
  • Premium Version$1.99
  • Premium Version$2.99
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  • Lifetime purchase$5.99
  • Lifetime purchase$7.99
2 purchases

LocArk

Subscriptions1
  • LocArk Pro - Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • LocArk Pro - Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Shrines Guide free?
Shrines Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LocArk free?
LocArk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shrines Guide or LocArk have ads?
Neither Shrines Guide nor LocArk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shrines Guide or LocArk?
Shrines Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and LocArk every 4 weeks. Most recently, Shrines Guide was updated on November 11, 2026 and LocArk on November 9, 2026.

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