Comparison

Database for Stardew Valley vs Guide for Dead Cells

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

Head to head
About

Database for Stardew Valley

This comprehensive companion app provides essential game information, tips, and guides for players. It offers detailed data on items, recipes, quests, and more, all accessible offline. Enhance your gameplay experience with customizable features and easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive game guides and tips
  • Detailed item and recipe information
  • Quest and achievement tracking
  • Offline access to essential data
  • Customizable display options
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Interconnected object navigation
Features
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Looking for help or the latest tips for Stardew Valley? This all-in-one solution is exactly what you need to enhance your gameplay and improve your skills. It caters to both novice and experienced players and, once downloaded, does not require an internet connection for daily use—ensuring that essential information is always at your fingertips. Languages: The database is available in the following languages: • Chinese (中文) • English • French (Français) • German (Deutsch) • Hungarian (Magyar) • Italian (Italiano) • Japanese (日本語) • Korean (한국어) • Portuguese (Português) • Russian (Русский) • Spanish (Español) • Turkish (Türkçe) Features: • Achievements • Crafting • Drops • Environment details • Guides • Hints • In-game news • Items • Quests • Recipes • Tips • Tricks • Videos Additional Benefits: • Ability to add or remove objects from favorites • Ability to sort objects by category, name, or type • Customizable font size, style, and color themes for a personalized reading experience • Dark theme for comfortable viewing • Easy navigation throughout the app • Interconnected objects: navigate from a recipe directly to its ingredients and explore related items seamlessly • List of recently viewed objects for quick reference • Optimized for both iPad and iPhone • Powerful text search and object name search functionality • Works offline once the database is downloaded (internet connection required only for heavy files like videos or animated GIFs) • Zoom functionality for images and text Content Overview: • Comprehensive guides, hints, tips, and tricks to support both beginners and experienced players • Detailed information on items and recipes, including images, ingredients, and stats • Latest news and engaging videos about Stardew Valley Performance: The app is fully optimized for all Apple mobile devices. With the database downloaded, you can access all essential game information even in offline scenarios such as when you’re on the subway. Feedback: For any requests, suggestions, or comments, please use the "Feedback" option within the app or email me at kateryna.momotova@yahoo.com. Your positive reviews are highly appreciated, and if you would like to help with translations, please get in touch via email. License: Content is available under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0) unless otherwise noted. Note: This app is unofficial and is not affiliated with the game’s developer, publisher, or distributor. All in-game content, imagery, text, and videos are the property of their respective owners. This reference app is designed solely for informational purposes to assist fans alongside playing the game. It may include information sourced from freely available online resources. If you have any concerns or believe there is a copyright or trademark issue that falls outside of "fair use," please contact me directly at kateryna.momotova@yahoo.com. Subscription Details: Your payment will be charged to your iTunes account once you confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the period’s end. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Terms--Conditions-02-13. Terms & Conditions: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-02-13-6.

About

Guide for Dead Cells

Features
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Good. Let's make sure this run doesn't end in tears. Dead Cells Guide is the unofficial companion for mastering Dead Cells, the fast-paced roguelike Metroidvania. Every weapon, enemy, mutation, rune and biome is cross-referenced in one place, so you don't have to alt-tab to a wiki mid-run. Combat: 9 categories of content, weapons, enemies, mutations, aspects, runes, mechanics, pickups and skills, all searchable in seconds Weapon details: DPS, combo damage, blueprint locations, scaling and full synergy lists for every weapon in the game Build planner: combine weapons, mutations and tags into your own loadouts, with space for your own strategy notes Progress tracking: outfits, items and achievements, logged so your suffering counts for something Steam Sync: connect your Steam account and your achievement progress updates automatically Search: find any weapon, enemy or outfit the moment you know what you're after Works offline, so a dead connection mid-run never costs you a lookup Built for players who want answers fast without breaking their flow. Save the exact combo that finally got you past that boss. Dead Cells Guide is a fan-made companion app, not affiliated with or endorsed by Motion Twin, Evil Empire or Playdigious. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Database for Stardew Valley4 screens
Guide for Dead Cells4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Guide for Dead Cells at fortnightly against Database for Stardew Valley's every 2 months. Database for Stardew Valley's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Database for Stardew Valley sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Guide for Dead Cells sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Database for Stardew Valley ships an update every 2 months, Guide for Dead Cells fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Database for Stardew Valley versus Guide for Dead Cells: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatabase for Stardew ValleyGuide for Dead Cells
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB238 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKateryna MomotovaJoel Caetano

Bugs and requests

Database for Stardew Valley

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Search function not working
  • Crashing on opening pages
  • Downloading/updating issues
  • Incompatibility with newer game versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Checklist/progress tracking
  • Villager schedules/gifts
  • Monster/mine information
  • Community center/bundle tracking
  • Heart event tracking
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  • Stardew Valley Expanded mod support

Guide for Dead Cells

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Database for Stardew Valley

Subscriptions1
  • Tip jar subscription$0.991 Month
One-time9
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$4.99
  • Small tip$6.99
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  • Large tip$9.99
  • Medium tip$9.99
  • Large tip$14.99
  • Generous tip$14.99
  • Generous tip$24.99
  • Enormous tip$49.99
1 purchases

Guide for Dead Cells

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Database for Stardew Valley free?
Database for Stardew Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guide for Dead Cells free?
Guide for Dead Cells is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Database for Stardew Valley or Guide for Dead Cells have ads?
Both Database for Stardew Valley and Guide for Dead Cells show ads.
Which is updated more often, Database for Stardew Valley or Guide for Dead Cells?
Database for Stardew Valley ships an update every 2 months, and Guide for Dead Cells fortnightly. Most recently, Database for Stardew Valley was updated on October 24, 2026 and Guide for Dead Cells on October 6, 2026.

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