Comparison

Database for Stardew Valley vs GI Guide

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

GI Guide

This fan-made helper app provides real-time notifications for in-game codes, daily reminders for materials and events, and tools to track progress. It offers character build guides, wish simulators, and quiz games to enhance your gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Primogem code notifications
  • Daily material and event reminders
  • Resin and timer trackers
  • Character and weapon progress planner
  • Wish simulator and calculator
  • Character build guides
  • Quiz games
Features
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Genshin Guide - Your Ultimate Companion for Genshin Impact Genshin Guide (formerly Genshin Notifier) is the ultimate fan-made helper app for Genshin Impact players. Receive free Primogem code notifications and get daily reminders for farming materials, talents, and events to help you level up faster and never miss an opportunity. Key Features: Real-Time Notifications for: - Primogem Codes: Get notified the moment new codes are released. - Daily Talent Book & Material Reminders: Personalized alerts for your selected characters and weapons. - Abyss, Boss & Event Resets: Stay on top of Spiral Abyss, Weekly Bosses, and Paimon's Bargains shop resets. - Custom Notifications: Set custom reminders for daily and weekly tasks (Pro feature - requires in-app purchase). Tools & Timers: - Resin Timer: Avoid resin overflow and maximize your gameplay. - Parametric Transformer and Realm Currency Timers: Never miss essential in-game refreshes. - Local Specialty Tracker: Optimize your farming for ascension materials like flowers and plants. - Wish Simulator & Calculator: Plan and track your wishes with ease. Detailed Progress Planner: Track and manage progress for all weapons and characters, including popular favorites like Linnea, Varka, Zibai and Columbina. Keep tabs on ascension materials, talent upgrades, and total resource costs. Exclusive Guides & Resources: - Best Character Builds and Team Recommendations (Pro feature - requires in-app purchase). - Spiral Abyss Analytics: Improve your strategies with detailed performance data. - Primogem Calculation: Maximize your Primogem collection for future banners. - Genshin Map & Wiki Access: Easily locate in-game items and uncover hidden resources. - Character & Weapon Build Costs: Plan ahead with comprehensive cost breakdowns. - Wish Pity System & Upcoming Banners: Stay informed about upcoming banner rates and probabilities. Fun Quiz Games: Test your Genshin Impact knowledge with exciting quiz games: Free Games: - Warrior's Eye, Guess Wish Art, Spot Fatui Harbingers, Guess Who?, Which Weapon?, Who said it? Pro Games (requires in-app purchase): - Name the Monster, Guess by Emoji, Vision Hunt Decree, Whose Constellation?, Whose Legs?, Namecard Detective, Random Shadows Extra Features: - Daily Web Check-in Rewards: Earn rewards with just a tap. - Genshin Impact Video Playlists and Manga Access. - Dark Mode for night-time playing. - Web Event Alerts: Never miss out on limited-time events and extra rewards. Pro Features (available via in-app purchase): - Remove all ads - Custom notification times for daily and weekly reminders - Access to all quiz games - Team recommendations and advanced build guides - Cloud data backup - never lose your progress - And more exclusive features! Why Genshin Guide? Genshin Guide is designed to streamline your Genshin Impact experience. Whether you're farming, building teams, or planning your next wish, Genshin Guide helps you stay organized and maximize your gameplay. DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial fan-made app for Genshin Impact and is not affiliated with or endorsed by miHoYo or HoYoverse. If you have any feature requests or issues, please contact me at coder@genshinguide.app Website: https://www.genshinguide.app/ Privacy policy: https://www.genshinguide.app/privacy Terms of use: https://www.genshinguide.app/terms

Screenshots

Database for Stardew Valley4 screens
GI Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GI Guide at every 3 weeks against Database for Stardew Valley's every 2 months. GI Guide also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Database for Stardew Valley's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 850). On price, rating, 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. Database for Stardew Valley sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GI Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 4.7 for GI Guide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 850 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Database for Stardew Valley's written reviews are positive against 77% of GI Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Database for Stardew Valley ships an update every 2 months, GI Guide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Database for Stardew Valley versus GI Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatabase for Stardew ValleyGI Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4K ratings) — better4.7 (850 ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews77.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K — better850
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB181 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKateryna MomotovaSaron Surendran

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%

GI Guide

All ratings850 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative15.9%

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

GI Guide

From 850 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Reminders for daily check-in, talent book days, and resin
  • 👍 Helpful for prefarm materials and wish tracking
  • 🚀 Convenient features like character guides and material lookup
  • 👍 Useful for beginners and casual players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
  • 🤑 Excessive ads and paid features
  • 🔌 Connectivity problems, especially in certain regions
  • 🔍 Missing some key features like resin sync and interactive map integration

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

GI Guide

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Daily rewards not working due to endless loading loop
  • Wish simulator not functioning properly (blank screen)
  • Accidental clicks on ads
  • Some content not loading properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Link to interactive map and boss details
  • Update wish simulator to latest game version
  • Add Russian language support
  • Integrate user's Genshin account for better personalization

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
3 purchases

GI Guide

Subscriptions2
  • Genshin Notifier subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Database for Stardew Valley free?
Database for Stardew Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GI Guide free?
GI Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Database for Stardew Valley or GI Guide?
Database for Stardew Valley is rated higher. Database for Stardew Valley averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while GI Guide averages 4.7 from 850 ratings.
Do Database for Stardew Valley or GI Guide have ads?
Both Database for Stardew Valley and GI Guide show ads.
Which is updated more often, Database for Stardew Valley or GI Guide?
Database for Stardew Valley ships an update every 2 months, and GI Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, Database for Stardew Valley was updated on September 23, 2026 and GI Guide on September 24, 2026.

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