Comparison

Database for Stardew Valley vs ToonHQ

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

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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

ToonHQ

This companion app provides essential game information for TTR players. Track active invasions with details on time remaining and cogs, find cog types on streets, and access a fishing guide. Get push notifications for invasion starts and stay updated on game events.

Highlights
  • Invasion tracker
  • Push notifications for invasions
  • Cog type finder
  • Fishing guide
  • Invasion time remaining
  • Cogs left in invasion
Features
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Keep tabs on the game and get useful information with the TTR Game Guide from ToonHQ.org! From a full blown invasion tracker to helpful resources, this app is essential for any Toon! Powered by toonhq.org, the invasion tracker lets you see which invasions are going on, and gives you helpful information like time remaining and cogs left. You can even set up push notifications to be notified when invasions start! If you only care about a few types of cogs, you can choose those as well! The app also helps you find Cog Types on the many streets of TTR, and has a built in Fishing Guide! Stay tooned for an update that will bring our beloved Group Tracker to the app! Keep in mind! This app doesn't let you play the game, it's meant to be an addition to it!

Screenshots

Database for Stardew Valley4 screens
ToonHQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ToonHQ at none against Database for Stardew Valley's 12. ToonHQ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Database for Stardew Valley's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 55%) and ratings volume (4K vs 486). On price, rating 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. ToonHQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Database for Stardew Valley against 4.8 for ToonHQ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Database for Stardew Valley has 4K ratings behind it against 486, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Database for Stardew Valley's written reviews are positive against 55% of ToonHQ's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Database for Stardew Valley versus ToonHQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatabase for Stardew ValleyToonHQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4K ratings)4.8 (486 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better55.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4K — better486
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB51 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperKateryna MomotovaLeah Sapan

Customer experience

Database for Stardew Valley

All ratings4,001 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews366 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative24.9%

ToonHQ

All ratings409 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral24.1%
Negative20.7%

User reviews

Database for Stardew Valley

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Comprehensive database
  • 🔍 Helpful search functionality
  • 🗂️ Organized information
  • 📱 Convenient mobile app
  • 🆓 Free to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes/bugs
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Lack of ad-free option
  • 🧭 Navigation issues

ToonHQ

From 486 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for cog details and fishing
  • 👍 Integrated into TTR and TTCC
  • 👍 Fun game
  • 👍 Great for invasions
  • 👍 Love the notifications

Room to improve

  • 👎 Missing website features
  • 👎 Notifications lack sound/haptic
  • 👎 Useless in current state
  • 👎 Doesn't show invasions anymore
  • 👎 Notifications don't always work

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

ToonHQ

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notifications do not make sound or haptic
  • Invasion notifications are persistent even when turned off
  • Cannot look at newsletters on Apple
  • App not opening on phone

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add groups feature
  • Add corporate clash invasions notifications
  • Add TTR groups to the app
  • Add beanfest notifier
  • Incorporate group joining and field office options from website
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  • Add groups, gardening, CCG, and doodles
  • Add website options and things to the app
  • Add news letters viewing on Apple
  • Add TTCC to the app
  • Add invasion history/stats
  • Implement groups into the app

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
None

ToonHQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Database for Stardew Valley free?
Database for Stardew Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ToonHQ free?
ToonHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Database for Stardew Valley or ToonHQ?
ToonHQ is rated higher. Database for Stardew Valley averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while ToonHQ averages 4.8 from 486 ratings.
Do Database for Stardew Valley or ToonHQ have ads?
Database for Stardew Valley shows ads; ToonHQ does not.

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