Comparison

Database for Stardew Valley vs Assistant for Stardew Valley

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

Assistant for Stardew Valley

An unofficial guide to enhance your farming simulation experience. Access an in-game encyclopedia, track NPC schedules and gift preferences, manage farm tasks, and monitor in-game events and community center bundles.

Highlights
  • Game encyclopedia
  • NPC schedule tracking
  • Task management
  • NPC gift preferences
  • In-game event monitoring
  • Community Center bundle tracking
Features
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Unofficial Assistant for Stardew Valley helps you optimize your farming experience. With this guide, you can: • Browse the game encyclopedia: View information about crops, fish, items, and characters. Our app's built-in Stardew Valley wiki has all the information you need in one convenient place. • Track NPC schedules: Plan your interactions with NPCs and view their availability on specific days. • Manage tasks: Set repeat patterns for tasks and track their completion to help you stay on top of your farm work. • View NPC gift preferences: Make gift-giving easier and build stronger relationships with NPCs by viewing their favorite and disliked items. • Monitor in-game events: Keep track of festivals, birthdays, and other important in-game events. • Track Community Center bundles: Keep track of the items needed to complete each bundle. The app is an independent tool developed to enhance players' experience. It is not affiliated with ConcernedApe. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Database for Stardew Valley4 screens
Assistant for Stardew Valley4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Database for Stardew Valley at Free against Assistant for Stardew Valley's $3.99. Database for Stardew Valley also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 312) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Assistant for Stardew Valley's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (98% vs 69%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Database for Stardew Valley is free to download; Assistant for Stardew Valley costs $3.99 up front. Database for Stardew Valley sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Assistant for Stardew Valley sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.9 for Assistant for Stardew Valley. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Database for Stardew Valley has 4K ratings behind it against 312, 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 98% of Assistant for Stardew Valley's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Database for Stardew Valley ships an update every 2 months, Assistant for Stardew Valley every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Database for Stardew Valley versus Assistant for Stardew Valley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatabase for Stardew ValleyAssistant for Stardew Valley
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (4K ratings)4.9 (312 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews98.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K — better312
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#56 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB109 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKateryna MomotovaITHERSTA LLP

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%

Assistant for Stardew Valley

All ratings312 ratings
Positive99.4%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.2%

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

Assistant for Stardew Valley

From 312 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful and easy to use
  • 👍 Great organization and tracking features
  • 🤩 Useful for both new and experienced players
  • 💡 Customizable checklists and reminders
  • 🗓️ Convenient calendar and schedule tracking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some features not up-to-date with latest game updates
  • 🔍 Could use more in-depth information and integration with wiki
  • 🔧 Room for improvement on certain tracking features

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

Assistant for Stardew Valley

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes reported
  • Limitations on selecting multiple remixed bundles

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more trackers for things like museum, achievements, and farm design
  • Integrate with Stardew Valley wiki for easy access to additional information
  • Improve customization options for checklists and reminders

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

Assistant for Stardew Valley

Subscriptions3
  • Blueberry Supporter$2.991 Month
  • Starfruit Supporter1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Ancient Fruit Supporter$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Database for Stardew Valley free?
Database for Stardew Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Assistant for Stardew Valley free?
Assistant for Stardew Valley costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Database for Stardew Valley or Assistant for Stardew Valley?
Assistant for Stardew Valley is rated higher. Database for Stardew Valley averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Assistant for Stardew Valley averages 4.9 from 312 ratings.
Do Database for Stardew Valley or Assistant for Stardew Valley have ads?
Database for Stardew Valley shows ads; Assistant for Stardew Valley does not.
Which is updated more often, Database for Stardew Valley or Assistant for Stardew Valley?
Database for Stardew Valley ships an update every 2 months, and Assistant for Stardew Valley every 5 weeks. Most recently, Database for Stardew Valley was updated on November 6, 2026 and Assistant for Stardew Valley on November 7, 2026.

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