# Database for Stardew Valley vs Assistant for Stardew Valley

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Database for Stardew Valley | Assistant for Stardew Valley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-for-stardew-valley/id1442223084/reviews) | **[4.9 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assistant-for-stardew-valley/id6450314946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 312 |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | **98.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#56** |
| Size | 161 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kateryna Momotova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442223083) | [ITHERSTA LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692796711) |

## 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


### Assistant for Stardew Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assistant-for-stardew-valley/id6450314946)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blueberry Supporter | $2.99 | per month |
| Starfruit Supporter | $5.99 | per month |
| Ancient Fruit Supporter | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes reported
- Limitations on selecting multiple remixed bundles

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*