# Fallout Notes vs Pal Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fallout Notes at 100% against Pal Guide's 44%. Fallout Notes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Pal Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 47 months) and ratings volume (180 vs 8). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pal Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fallout Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fallout Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pal Guide has 180 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Fallout Notes's written reviews are positive against 44% of Pal Guide's.

Fallout Notes ships an update every 47 months, Pal Guide every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fallout Notes | Pal Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fallout-notes-loot-and-quests/id1444697294/reviews)** | [4.3 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-guide-map-tips-and-more/id6476694349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 44.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 47 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CrioSoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245475415) | [Malau Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582423354) |

## What reviewers say

### Fallout Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fallout-notes-loot-and-quests/id1444697294)

This app helps Fallout players keep track of important in-game locations and details. Quickly search for points of interest like traders, terminals, and power armor to find them again.

**Highlights:** Store adventure notes, Quick location search, Special Points of Interest, Search for traders, terminals, safes, power armor, boss monsters, Sub-notes per POI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pal Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-guide-map-tips-and-more/id6476694349)

Enhance your Palworld adventures with a comprehensive guide. Access a Pal encyclopedia, interactive world map, item details, and strategic tips. Plan breeding with a dedicated calculator and stay updated with the latest game information.

**Highlights:** Pal Encyclopedia, Interactive World Map, Item Guide, Tips and Strategies, Breeding Calculator, Constant Updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful companion app
- 🗺️ Helpful map layout
- 💡 Great breeding tips
- ✅ All pals listed
- ✨ Considers non-paying users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription required for use
- 🚫 App doesn't load
- ⚪ Blank screens
- 📉 Outdated information
- 💰 Expensive premium

**Reported bugs**

- App requires subscription for any use
- App is completely blank/white screen
- Nothing loads
- Search bar doesn't work
- Paid subscription but still not working

**Requested features**

- Update with new game content
- Show pal spawn locations
- Add ability to check off pals
- View pal habitats
- More zoom on map


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fallout Notes free?

Fallout Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pal Guide free?

Pal Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fallout Notes or Pal Guide?

Fallout Notes is rated higher. Fallout Notes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pal Guide averages 4.3 from 180 ratings.

### Do Fallout Notes or Pal Guide have ads?

Both Fallout Notes and Pal Guide show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fallout Notes or Pal Guide?

Fallout Notes ships an update every 47 months, and Pal Guide every 2 days. Most recently, Fallout Notes was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pal Guide on October 24, 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.*