# Database for Stardew Valley vs ToonHQ

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Database for Stardew Valley | ToonHQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-for-stardew-valley/id1442223084/reviews) | **[4.8 (486 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toonhq/id1543043205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 486 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 161 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kateryna Momotova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442223083) | [Leah Sapan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543043207) |

## What reviewers say

### Database for Stardew Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-for-stardew-valley/id1442223084)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip jar subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Generous tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Generous tip | $24.99 | one-time |
| Enormous tip | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Checklist/progress tracking
- Villager schedules/gifts
- Monster/mine information
- Community center/bundle tracking
- Heart event tracking


### ToonHQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toonhq/id1543043205)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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